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Portfolio Essay 
Cause-Effect Essay
Rubric Code: M9AWC4
By niczakrew
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Criteria for Essay
  Excellent

8 pts

Good

6 pts

Fair

4 pts

Poor

2 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement

Excellent

Very well-developed introduction with a clear thesis statement<BR>
that introduces the topic and makes a central point about it. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic to be described.
Good

Introduction contains a thesis statement.<BR>
The thesis creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic being described, it is not very engaging.
Fair

Introduction contains a thesis statement, but it either does not give accurate and complete information about the topic, or it lacks detail and creativity.
Poor

The introduction does not contain a thesis statement. It does not introduce the central theme of the essay.
Body Paragraphs

Excellent

Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph around one point.<BR>
Details/examples in the body paragraphs are clear and well developed, and there are enough details to create vivid images in the reader's mind with the use of vivid/ sense language that creates a dominant impression.
Good

Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph on one point.<BR>
Details/examples are clear and presented from general to specific, but they are not well developed. Vivid/sense language is not used as effectively as it could be used to create imagery for the reader.
Fair

Some body paragraphs don't contain a clear topic sentence or might not have as strong a topic sentence as is needed. There are details/examples in each paragraph, but they might be either unclear or not presented from general to specific. Vivid/sense language is not used effectively, or the details do not create a dominant impression in the paragraph.
Poor

Body paragraphs do not contain a topic sentence.<BR>
Details/examples are either wrong or lacking. No vivid/sense language is used. There is no dominant impression created in the paragraph.
Conclusion

Excellent

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for cause and effect. It contains an engaging and interesting point about the fear or irritation.
Good

The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for cause and effect, but it is not very engaging or interesting.
Fair

The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for cause and effect, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Poor

There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay.
Corrections made

Excellent

Student revised and edited the paper. It is evident that pride was put into it.
Good

Student revised the paper, but missed out on editing.
Fair

Student edited the paper, but made no revisions.
Poor

Student turned in original. No revisions or edits.
Transitions

Excellent

Many internal and external transitions used to help the reader process the essay.
Good

Only internal OR external transitions were used to help the reader process the essay.
Fair

Some transitions were used, but more would be helpful to process the essay.
Poor

No transitions used.
Mechanics

Excellent

No consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good

A few minor consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Fair

A few regular errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
APA format

Excellent

Perfect APA formatting
Good

2-3 errors but paper is recognizable as APA
Fair

4+ errors and paper is hard to recognize as APA.
Poor

APA formatting not evident at all. Presentation makes it difficult to read.




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