iRubric: In-Class Timed Essay rubric

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In-Class Timed Essay To be used for all in-class timed essays Rubric Code: T54W47 By msptrsn Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: Undergraduate

In-Class Timed Essay
	Excellent 5 pts	Good 4 pts	Average 3 pts	Poor 2 pts
Intro	Excellent Directly addresses the prompt in the opening remarks (hook) - clear claim or central idea-clear thesis sentence that directly relates back to the claim or central idea	Good Addresses the prompt in the introduction -claim is slightly unfocused - thesis sentence clear and relates back to the claim	Average Does not directly address the prompt - claim is unfocused - thesis sentence is vague	Poor Weak or ineffective in addressing the prompt-claim is unfocused and thesis sentence is unfocused
Paragraph Development	Excellent Thorough paragraph development-well-developed for college writing(7-8 sentences as requested)-PS and SS present and clear-stays on topic	Good Appropriate paragraph development-support is sound and logical but may lack specificity-PS and SS present for the most part	Average Too short for a college level paragraph (underdeveloped)-PS and SS present but weak in development	Poor Under-developed or undeveloped paragraphs. PS and SS not present in one or all of the paragraphs - lacks logic and cohesion as a result
Mechanics/Grammar	Excellent Freedom from distracting errors such as spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors. Virtually free of grammar errors.	Good Contains only occasional errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar	Average Contains distracting errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar	Poor Frequent and basic errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar