iRubric: Motivation/Emotion Essay rubric

Discusses and compares 3 or more theories of emotion/motivation. Mutliple examples are included to further explanation.

Discusses and compares 2 theories of emotion/motivation. A few examples are included to further explanation.

Discusses 1 theories of emotion/motivation.

Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph around one point.
Details/examples in the body paragraphs are clear and well developed.

Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph on one point.
Details/examples are clear and presented from general to specific, but they are not well developed.

Each body paragraph does NOT contain a clear topic sentence.
There are details/examples, but they are either unclear or not presented from general to specific.

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order, effective transitions.Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph.

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice.

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better.