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Descriptive Essay - 3203 
DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY
Evaluates a descriptive essay
Rubric Code: S8X83X
By jbollato
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Descriptive Essay
  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Unsatisfactory

2 pts

Points Earned

50 pts

Introduction (5)

Excellent

Extremely well-developed introduction. It creates interest and fully engages the reader. Thesis is clear and focused.
Good

Introduction is well developed and arouses interest. Thesis is clear and focused.
Fair

Introduction is not adequately developed but arouses some interest. Thesis is not clear and focused.
Unsatisfactory

Weak and ineffective introduction. It does not arouse any interest. Thesis cannot be identified.
Points Earned
Organization/Structure (10)

Excellent

Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the description. Effective use of transitions.
Good

Organization is clear. Transitions are present but could be used more effectively.
Fair

Fair progression of ideas. Transitions are used inadequately.
Unsatisfactory

Poor organization of points. Weak structure. Transitions are not used.
Points Earned
Content (10)

Excellent

Main points in story are fully developed. There is evidence of three or more of five senses with use frequent use of appropriate adjectives to describe ideas.
Good

Main points less than fully developed. 2-3 senses are described. Use of appropriate adjectives, but could use more or better word choices.
Fair

There are clear points, but they lack detail and are not fully developed. 1-2 senses described. Use of adjectives limited or inappropriate. Purpose not clear.
Unsatisfactory

Details are either uninteresting or lacking. No 1 or no senses described. Use of adjectives very limited. TNo evidence of original and creative thought.
Points Earned
Mechanics/Grammar (10)

Excellent

5 or less errors in punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Good

5-7 Punctuation, spelling and grammar errors.
Fair

Major errors in punctuation, grammar and spelling.
Unsatisfactory

Too many major errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Points Earned
Conclusion (5)

Excellent

Strong and very effective. Captures interest and offers a lesson or message to the reader.
Good

Good conclusion. Captures interest and offers a lesson or message to the reader.
Fair

Fair conclusion. Captures some interest. Offers a lesson or message to the reader.
Unsatisfactory

Weak and ineffective conclusion. Does not capture interest or offer a lesson or message to the reader.
Points Earned
Drafts (5)

Excellent

Drafts demonstrate highly effective work.
Good

Drafts demonstrate that a good amount of work was done.
Fair

Drafts demonstrate satisfactory work.
Unsatisfactory

No drafts submitted.
Points Earned
Peer Review (5)

Excellent

Excellent feedback. Actively participates in peer workshop.
Good

Good feedback. Participates in peer workshop.
Fair

Satisfactory feedback. Participates in peer workshop.
Unsatisfactory

Did not participate in peer workshop.
Points Earned
FINAL GRADE



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