iRubric: In Class Essay rubric

Argument incomplete. Assertions not substantiated. Ideas underseveloped. No understanding of task, audience, and purpose. Too short to evaluate. Language does not allow the reader to comprehend the piece.

Essay makes an argument and backs it up to a point. Develops ideas, but in a limited way. Demonstrates understanding of task, audience, and purpose. Argument could be clearer and paper could go deeper to develop it.

Ideas presented in all their complexity, as author draws conclusions and offers informed opinions with considerable nuance and insight. Language lets the reader read and comprehend the piece. Demonstrates clear understanding of task, audience and purpose. Shows originiallity, imagination, and thoughtfulness. Clearly shows writer's personality and uniqueness.

Points: _______________/10

No sentence variety. Too short to show sentence patterns. Too few details. No attempt at formal style.

Some sentence variety. Uses a variety of sentence patterns. Some errors in structure. Some attempt at formal style, but still some slang, cliche, or unclear sentences

Sentence variety enhances what is said and how it is said. Very few or no errors in structure. Extensive use of formal style throughout.

Missing vital information. Gaps in argument and assertions not backed up by facts and/or evidence

Basic information presented. Little elaboration on detail.

Extensive use of supporting information. Elaborates on simple facts in great detail. Complexity of subject illustrated. Ideas clear and backed up with evidence and example.

Points: _______________/10