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Essay rubric Essay rubric Rubric Code: R42WX3 By AlanBabcock Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Psychology Type: Exam Grade Levels: (none)

Criterion
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 4 pts	Good 7 pts	Excellent 10 pts
Thought and Understanding 10 pts	Poor - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. Questions were not adequately answered.	Fair - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Good - Content is accurate and persuasive. - Major points are stated. - Responses are adequate and address assignment. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.	Excellent - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Responses are excellent, timely and address assignment including course concepts. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Coherence 10 pts	Poor - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	Fair - Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. - Introduction or conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow with the body of the paper.	Good - Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions are present. - Introduction and conclusion are logical.	Excellent -Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. - Introduction and conclusion are logical and flow with the body of the paper.
Format 5 pts	Poor - Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting. - Paper is inadequate/excessive in length.	Fair - Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper is over/ under word length.	Good - Paper follows designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. -Format is good.	Excellent - Paper follows all designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. -Format enhances readability of paper.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 10 pts	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 lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.	Good - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors. Spelling is correct.	Excellent - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.