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Synthesis essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: U57B8W
By mmanley1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Criteria for Paragraph
  Excellent

10-8 points

10 pts

Good

7-4 points

7 pts

Fair

3-1 points

3 pts

Poor

0 points

0 pts

Topic Sentence

Excellent

Thesis is clear and found at the beginning of the opening or first paragraph. Thesis presents a clear topic for the rest of the paper.
Good

Thesis is present and in the proper place. Thesis expresses the main topic, however it is not as strong as it could be. There does not fully express the main topic.
Fair

Thesis is not a true thesis. Thesis does not relate to the paper or express the main idea of the paper.
Poor

No thesis or main idea is stated.
Details/Examples

Excellent

The thesis statement is clearly supported with examples from the appropriate resources. Insightful connections are made between the stament and resources.
Good

The thesis statement is somewhat supported, but the support could be stronger. A few insightful connections are made between the
statement and the resources.
Fair

The thesis statement is weakly supported and is minimally supported. Only one insightful connection is made.
Poor

The thesis statement is never clearly addressed in the paper.
The examples used do not support the thesis statement.
There are no insightful connections.
Organization/Structure

Excellent

Each paragraph flows to the next paragraph using transitions. Paragraphs follow a logical order. Ideas are logically separated into paragraphs.
Good

Some paragraphs flow to the next paragraph. Most paragraphs follow a logical order. Some, but not many, transitions are used.
Fair

Paragraphs do not follow a logical order. Paragraphs are out of order. Ideas are not logically categorized in paragraphs. Transitional phrases are used very infrequently.
Poor

Paragraph form is not used. No transitions used.
Generalizations

Excellent

If generalizations were made, they were warranted by content of paragraph.
Good

Some generalizations were used that support content; others were out of place.
Fair

Many claims are too general and lack specific support.
Poor

Unsupported generalizations and stereotypes abound.
Style

Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. W
Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains maney fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
Audience and Tone

Excellent

Polished tone. Clearly tailored to an appropriate academic audience.
Good

Appropriate for academic writing. Generally formal. No second person pronouns.
Fair

Briefly formal. Brief use of second person pronouns.
Poor

Casual and colloquial tone. Inappropriate use of slang. Written to a non academic audience. Overuse of second person pronouns.
Closing Sentence

Excellent

Closing sentence summarizes work. It mirrors topic sentence and gives closure to the paragraph.
Good

Closing sentence gives some clarity of topic and main idea. Gives closure to paragraph.
Fair

Closing sentence is poorly connected to relevant topic and gives no closure to paragraph.
Poor

There is no closing sentence present.
Language + Mechanics

Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Format

Excellent

Work was submitted on time following all specifications. (MLA format)
Good

Work was handed in on time with minor format mistakes.
Fair

Work was handed in with major format/ instruction errors.
Poor

Work did not follow specified rules. Was submitted late/



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