iRubric: Cause & Effect Essay rubric

The introduction contains a strong, attention-grabbing opening statement.

Opening statement is present, but not "attention-grabbing".

Opening statement falls short or is not present

The writer provided thoroughly sufficient details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic, which are documented as factual (not merely the writer's opinion).

The writer provided some details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic, which are documented as factual (not merely the writer's opinion).

The writer did not provide enough details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic. Those that were presented may have not been adequately documented.

Details are placed in a logical order;presentation effectively keeps the interest of the reader.

A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how the ideas are connected.

Most details are placed in a logical order, and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.

Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are unclear.

Some details may not be in a logical order or expected order, and this distracts the reader.There is little sense that the writing is organized.

The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistant.

The writer demonstrates proper use of vocabulary that adds to the quality of writing and enhances the overall meaning of the topic.

The writer utilizes adequate vocabulary choices, although words are occasionally either misused or out-of-place.

Word choice is generally unremarkable, misused or out-of-place.