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Short Essay 
Short Essay
Short Essay
Rubric Code: S3B95X
By raidergyrl
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Introductory paragraph
15 %

Thesis
Poor

The argument is not presented in a clear manner. The nature of the response is not clear. No thesis statement is present.
Fair

The argument is presented but not completely clear. The main ideas are not entirely laid-out for the reader. A thesis statement is not clearly given.
Good

The argument is well-laid out for the reader. The main ideas of the response are detailed. A thesis statement is clearly present.
Excellent

The argument is well laid out for the reader. The main ideas of the response are well-thought out. A thesis statement is well-constructed and clearly present.
Body paragraphs
20 %

Textual evidence
Poor

The body includes no detailed explanation of how the author arrived at the argument presented. The evidence provided no proof of the author's original statement in the opening paragraph.
Fair

The body includes at least one explanation of how the author arrived at the argument presented. The evidence provided some proof of the author's original statement in the opening paragraph.
Good

The body includes at least two specific details with explanations as to how the author arrived at the argument presented. The evidence provided support to the author's original statement in the opening paragraph.
Excellent

The body includes at least three specific details with explanations as to how the author arrived at the argument presented. The evidence provided strong support to the author's original statement in the opening paragraph.
Content
20 %

Poor

Much mis-information is given. The writer is obviously unclear about the topic he or she is writing about.
Fair

Most of the content presented is factual. A bit of misinformation is given. The writer is, for the most part, understanding of the material at hand.
Good

The content presented is factual. No misinformation is given to the reader. The writer is clearly well-versed on the topic he or she is writing about.
Excellent

The content presented is factual. The author is not only well-verse on the topic he or she is writing about, but also demonstrates critical thinking skills.
Conclusion
10 %

Poor

The response does not contain a detailed conclusion re-stating the opening position. The response ends with the reader doubting the viewpoint of the author. The meaning of the response is not clear.
Fair

The response has a conclusion re-stating the opening position. The reader is not completely convinced as the conclusion is not fully clear.
Good

The response has a detailed conclusion restating the opening position. Little doubt is left in the reader's mind.
Excellent

The response has a detailed conclusion restating the opening position and wrapped up the paper satisfactorily. The reader is fully convinced by the author's argument.
Organization
10 %

Poor

The paper does not flow well. Need to work on coherence and unity.
Fair

The paper, at times, does not flow well from paragraph to paragraph. Need to work on transitions.
Good

Proper transitions are used, and the paper flows.
Excellent

Proper transitions are used throughout the paper. Ideas flow seamlessly from one point to the next.
Language
15 %

Poor

The essay is not clear and contains many grammatical, spelling, and/or sentence-level errors.
Fair

The essay is mostly clear, but it contains several grammatical, spelling, and/or sentence-level errors.
Good

The essay is written in a clear, easily accessible form for the reader. It contains some grammatical, spelling, and/or sentence-level errors.
Excellent

The essay is well-written. The language is clear and sophisticated.
Grammar, spelling, and sentence-level errors are minimal.
Word Count
10 %

Poor

Less than 360 or more than 740 words
Fair

Less than 380 or more than 720 words
Good

Less than 400 or more than 700 words
Excellent

400-700 words



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