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Expository Essay 
Expository Essay
Students must write an informative essay using at least 4 credible sources. Must have an introduction with thesis/main topic. Essay must have at least 3 supporting ideas for the thesis/main topic. Students must integrate the 4 sources within their paper. Finally the students conclude the paper with personal observations and possible implication (local, national & international) their findings could possibly have.
Rubric Code: NX5975B
By mskoch
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Expository/argument essay
  Proficient

4 pts

capable

3 pts

novice

2 pts

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Introduction/thesis/

Proficient

Introduction hooks reader with compelling and original main idea/thesis
capable

introduction matter-of-fact/plain with a discernible main idea/thesis.
novice

introduction is overly simplistic; suggesting total lack of focus with no regard to the topic. main idea/thesis scarcely discernible
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no main idea/thesis
supporting ideas

Proficient

Effectively supports main idea/thesis by employing well-crafted ideas that are expertly documented while providing compelling evidence assimilated from a mixture of credible sources
capable

sufficiently supports main idea/thesis by employing relevant ideas in a logical order. Evidence from a mixture of sources adequately assimilated and well documented.
novice

Supporting ideas not logical/does not sufficiently articulate, assimilate and document ideas and sources
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little or no fortifying evidence to support main idea/thesis
Organization and structure

Proficient

proficient structure: clear and engaging introduction. Logical and meaning flow of ideas-ideas that strongly support the main idea. Conclusion strongly fortifies thesis and provides closure
capable

suitable structure: interesting introduction. Logical flow of ideas based on main idea/thesis. Conclusion supports main idea and provides closure
novice

inadequate structure: Introduction/thesis/ body and/or conclusion need editing. Evidence is arbitrary and random and lacks fluidity
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little or no structure: Introduction, body and/or conclusion is difficult to detect and needs major editing and revision
style/sentence fluency/diction

Proficient

writing is fluid, skillful and clear. Sentences are forceful and vivid. Sentences also show diversity in structure and word choice, lending to a well articulated paper. Diction/ or writers written expression is consistent with well chosen words
capable

Writing is clear and sentences show varied structure, but lacks force and conviction. Diction/or writers written expression is consistent
novice

writing at times is disjointed, with brief moments of fluidity. Disruptions come from unclear thoughts expressed through poorly crafted sentences. Diction/or written expression is appropriate
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Writing is muddled, and is difficult to follow.Contains run-on sentences and/or fragments and/or verb confusion. Diction/or writers written expression is inappropriate
citations/references

Proficient

Four reputable sources all skillfully used within paper. All sources properly APA formatted and correctly cited within text and on reference page
capable

Uses all four sources, but 2-3 of them are reputable. Uses All sources and cites with APA format within text and reference page, but has minor errors
novice

Out of four sources maybe 1 or 2 of them is reputable. Incomplete use of all sources within text, and APA formatting is incorrect in text and in reference page
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Mechanics

Proficient

Punctuation, spelling, capitalization are correct. No errors
capable

Punctuation, spelling, capitalization for the most part correct, with few errors (1-4).
novice

intermittent errors in punctuation,spelling capitalization (4-6).
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Paper is littered with errors- in punctuation, spelling, capitalization (6+ errors)



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