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Professional Essay Professional Essay This is for 1-2 page essay assignments on content related to professional knowledge. Rubric Code: N6W884 By Headley Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Psychology Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

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	developing 15 pts	sufficient 20 pts	Good 22 pts	Excellent 25 pts
content 50 % breadth and depth of relevant information presented in the essay	developing Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work.	sufficient Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work	Good Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline and shape the whole work.	Excellent Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer's understanding, and shaping the whole work.
sources 20 % evidence and citations for the content of the essay	developing Demonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas in the writing.	sufficient Demonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing.	Good Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.	Excellent Demonstrates skillful use of high-quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing
language 20 % grammar, syntax, written language conventions	developing Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage.	sufficient Uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors.	Good Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers. The language in the portfolio has few errors.	Excellent Uses graceful, professional language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error-free.
organization 10 % Disciplinary Conventions: Formal and informal rules inherent in the expectations for writing in particular forms and/or academic fields	developing Attempts to use a consistent system for basic organization and presentation.	sufficient Follows expectations appropriate to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s) for basic organization, content, and presentation	Good Demonstrates consistent use of important conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s), including organization, content, presentation, and stylistic choices	Excellent Demonstrates successful execution of a wide range of conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task, including organization, content, presentation, formatting, and style.

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