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Essays Writing assignments for the World Religions course are designed to strengthen critical thinking and writing skills as well as measure content knowledge. Rubric Code: N22527 By chahn1975 Draft Public Rubric Subject: Social Sciences Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 9-12

Essay Essay writing
	Poor (N/A)	Fair (N/A)	Good (N/A)
Organization 20 pts	Poor Essay is not clearly organized, perhaps missing an introduction, conclusion or important elements of the body.	Fair Essay is organized with an adaquate introduction, body and conclusion.	Good Essay is clearly organized with a strong introduction, effective body and strong conclusion.
Spelling and Grammar 10 pts	Poor English language usage contains many errors in spelling and grammar.	Fair English language contains some errors in spelling or grammar.	Good English language usage contains few or no errors in spelling or grammar.
Critical Thinking 35 pts	Poor Essay does not adaquately analyze the topic at hand.	Fair Essay adaquately analyzes the topic at hand, but perhaps does not effectively counter potential opposing arguments.	Good Essay intelligently analyzes the topic at hand, anticipating and effectively countering potential opposing arguments.
Content Knowledge 35 pts	Poor Essay does not correctly or adaquately use content knowledge as supporting evidence.	Fair Essay correctly uses content knowledge as supporting evidence.	Good Essay correctly, extensively and effectively uses content knowledge as supporting evidence.