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Synthesis Essay
Synthesis Essay
Synthesis essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
RXW98AA
By
MrsHunter
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12, Undergraduate
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Criteria for Paragraph
Excellent
10 pts
Good
7 pts
Fair
5 pts
Poor
3 pts
Thesis Statement
Excellent
Thesis is clear and found at the beginning of the opening or first paragraph. Thesis presents a clear topic for the rest of the paper plus an assertion.
Good
Thesis is present and in the proper place. Thesis expresses the main topic, however it is not as strong as it could be. There does not fully express the main topic.
Fair
Thesis is not a true thesis. Thesis does not relate to the paper or express the main idea of the paper.
Poor
No thesis or main idea is stated.
Details/Examples
Excellent
The thesis statement is clearly supported with examples from the appropriate resources. Insightful connections are made between the statement and resources.
Good
The thesis statement is somewhat supported, but the support could be stronger. A few insightful connections are made between the <BR>
statement and the resources.
Fair
The thesis statement is weakly supported and is minimally supported. Only one insightful connection is made.
Poor
The thesis statement is never clearly addressed in the paper.<BR>
The examples used do not support the thesis statement.<BR>
There are no insightful connections.
Organization/Structure
Excellent
Each paragraph flows to the next paragraph using transitions. Paragraphs follow a logical order. Ideas are logically separated into paragraphs.
Good
Some paragraphs flow to the next paragraph. Most paragraphs follow a logical order. Some, but not many, transitions are used.
Fair
Paragraphs do not follow a logical order. Paragraphs are out of order. Ideas are not logically categorized in paragraphs. Transitional phrases are used very infrequently.
Poor
Paragraph form is not used. No transitions used.
Citations
Excellent
Citations are complete, correct and appropriately placed within the text.
Good
Citations are complete and correct but may be awkwardly placed.
Fair
Ciitations are incomplete or incorrect.
Poor
For some or all sources there may not be any citation.
Concluding paragraph
Excellent
Conclusion is forceful, persuasive and provides a call to action and/or a reminder of the relevance of this issue to a larger context.
Good
Conclusion is forceful and persuasive but fails to add a reminder of the context.
Fair
Conclusion is a summary of the introduction.
Poor
There is no conclusion.
Keywords:
Compare/Contrast Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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