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Essay
Short Essay
Rubric Code:
SXCC547
By
bryandineros
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Subject:
(General)
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Short Essay rubric
Needs improvement
8 pts
Fair
10 pts
Good
15 pts
Excellent
20 pts
Introductory
Needs improvement
The introduction does not clearly state the topic, and/or no thesis statement is present.
Fair
The introduction states the topic and includes a thesis statement, but the thesis is either flawed or does not provide a preview of the main points of the essay.
Good
The introduction clearly states the topic and includes an adequate thesis statement that provides a preview of the main points of the essay.
Excellent
The introduction is very interesting, clearly states the topic that will be developed in the essay, and includes a well-constructed thesis statement that provides a preview of the main points of the paper.
Support
Needs improvement
Insufficient amount of evidence, misinterpreted evidence, and/or very limited evidence is used to support the author's main points. Needs vast improvement.
Fair
The evidence provides some support to the author's main points. Some ideas are vague or
not clearly supported room for improvement.
Good
Appropriate and adequate amount of evidence is used to support the author's main points.
Excellent
Strong and adequate evidence is used to support the author's main points.
Quality of Content
Needs improvement
The writer is unclear about the topic he or she is writing about. The discussion is not focused.
Fair
The writer shows an understanding of the topic, but some ideas are not fully developed.
Good
The writer has a good control of the topic he or she is writing about. Main ideas are adequately developed.
Excellent
The writer demonstrates a superior understanding of the topic he or she is writing about. Main ideas are fully developed.
Conclusion
Needs improvement
The essay does not contain a detailed conclusion restating the thesis or main points. The essay ends with the reader doubting the viewpoint of the author. The meaning of the discussion is not clear.
Fair
The essay has a conclusion restating the thesis or main points. The reader is not completely convinced as the conclusion is not fully clear.
Good
The essay has a detailed conclusion restating the thesis or main points. Little doubt is left in the reader's mind.
Excellent
The essay has a detailed conclusion restating the thesis or main points and wrapped up the paper satisfactorily. The reader is fully convinced by the author's argument.
Language/Grammar/style
Needs improvement
The essay is not clear and contains many grammatical, spelling, and/or errors.
Fair
The essay is mostly clear, but it contains several grammatical, spelling, and/or errors.
Good
The essay is written in a clear, easily accessible form for the reader. It contains some grammatical, spelling, and/or errors.
Excellent
The essay is well-written. The language is clear and sophisticated.
Grammar, spelling, and errors are minimal.
Keywords:
Essay Rubric
Subjects:
English
History
Political Science
Psychology
(General)
Types:
Writing
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