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Community Research Essay 
Community Research Essay
This rubric was used for assessing a community based research essay. The students had submitted a pproposal for the essay. Each proposal contained: a description of the community controversy that was proposed for research; community based research plan that went beyond print or electronic sources.
Rubric Code: Q65W4C
By marylian
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

0-3

(N/A)

Fair

4-6

(N/A)

Good

7-8

(N/A)

Excellent

9-10

(N/A)

Content & Development

Poor

- Content is incomplete, major points about the controversy are not clear.
Essay does not address a true controversy as described in course
- Reasons are NOT supported with reliable evidence.
Fair

- Content is not comprehensive, major points of a controversy are addressed, but not well supported.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
- Reasons are rarely supported with reliable evidence.
Good

- Content fairly comprehensive, accurate and clearly presented
- Major points are stated but are not well supported.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
- Most reasons are supported with reliable evidence.
Excellent

- Content is comprehensive, accurate and clearly presented
- Major points are stated and are well supported.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear and explained fully.
- All arguments are supported with reliable evidence.
Organization & Structure

Poor

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- The essay is disjointed and lacks transition of thoughts.
- Conclusion doesn't tie up the writers purpose, the thesis statement is not restated.
Fair

- Structure of the essay is not easy to follow.
- Transitions need improvement.
- Conclusion doesn't tie up the writers purpose clearly and the thesis statement is not restated.
Good

- Structure of the essay is clear and easy to follow.
- Transitions are presented.
- Conclusion ties up the writers purpose and fairly restates the thesis statement.
Excellent

- Structure of the essay is clear and easy to follow, and interesting.
- Transitions are excellent and aide the reader's understanding of the ideas presented.
- Conclusion ties up the writers purpose and adequately restates the thesis statement.
Format

Poor

- No thesis statement.
- Paper lacks or incorrectly uses many elements of correct MLA formattting.
- Essay is inadequate/excessive in length.
Fair

- Incomplete thesis statement.
- Paper follows most MLA guidelines.
- Paper is over/ under necessary.
Good

- Good thesis statement.
- Paper follows designated MLA guidelines with only minor errors.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Excellent

- Clear thesis statement.
- Paper follows designated MLA guidelines in all details without error.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. (1300-1500 words)
Language Use

Poor

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Fair

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with a few exceptions; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display varied structure.
Excellent

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Community Research

Poor

-A plan for Community Research was not adequately explained in the appropriate section of the essay.
-The Community Research Plan was not followed, or problems were not explained clearly.
Fair

-A plan for Community Research was explained in the appropriate section of the essay.
-The Community Research Plan was followed, but problems were not explained clearly.
Good

-A plan for Community Research was clearly explained in the appropriate section of the essay.
-The Community Research Plan was followed, and problems were explained.
Excellent

-A plan for Community Research was clearly and specifically explained in the appropriate section of the essay.
-The Community Research Plan was followed, and problems were explained along with responses to the problems.
Requirements

Poor

-Essay did not follow the specified elements of the assignment.
Specified sections of essay were missing or inadequate.
Fair

- The specified sections of the essay are present but all requirements are not adequately fulfilled.
Good

- The essay contains each of the specified elements of the essay.
-The sections are clear and factually supported.
Excellent

- The essay contains each of the specified elements of the essay.
-The sections are clear, factually supported, and written in an interesting factor that draws the reader to the essays main points.
Attachments

Poor

In class work or rubric is not attached.
Fair
Good
Excellent

-Attached in-class work and rubric.



Keywords:
  • Community Research, Controversy, writing, English, MLA Format



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