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Exemplification Essay Rubric 
Exemplification Essay Rubric
Guidelines for scoring an exemplification essay.
Rubric Code: UXWWA8C
By shereesebe
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Exemplification Essay
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Thesis

Poor

Thesis is not present or unclear.
Fair

Thesis is present but is too broad for the paragraph topic.
Good

Thesis is present and clearly written but not written well enough to be considered excellent.
Excellent

Thesis sentence is clear and well-written; indicates writer's point.
Support

Poor

Examples do not explain or clarify the thesis. Paragraphs do not include sufficient examples or examples are not appropriate to the essay.
Fair

Examples minimally explain or clarify the thesis. Essay includes sufficient examples, but they are not appropriate to the essay or not enough are included.
Good

Examples explain or clarify the essay but do not qualify as excellent. Paragraph includes sufficient examples but they do not qualify as excellent.
Excellent

Examples explain or clarify the essay's in a clear and efficient manner. Paragraph includes more than enough examples and all examples are appropriate to the essay.
Logical Order

Poor

The examples within the paragraphs and/or throughout the paper are not arranged in a logical order.
Fair

The examples within the paragraphs and/or throughout the paper are generally arranged in a logical order, though some ideas may not be in an effective order.
Good

The examples within the paragraphs and/or throughout the paper are arranged in a logical order but do not qualify as excellent.
Excellent

The examples within the paragraphs and/or throughout the paper are arranged in a logical and effective order.
Coherence

Poor

Transitions are not present or do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next.
Fair

Transitions are present but do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Good

Transitions are present and direct readers from one example to the next though not to the level of excellent. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Excellent

Transitions are present and effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They exhibit sophistication on the part of the writer.
Grammar and Mechanics

Poor

Paragraph contains so many errors, some of which are distracting to the reader.
Fair

Essay contains several errors.
Good

Essay contains a few errors, but they are not distracting to the reader.
Excellent

Essay contains one or two errors.
Sentence Skills

Poor

Word usage is informal and/or inappropriate to the essay. Wordiness is prevalent.
Fair

Word usage is appropriate but lacks sophistication expected in word choice for this essay. Sentences are not varied.
Good

Word usage is appropriate but does not qualify as excellent. Point of view is not consistent.
Excellent

Word usage is appropriate for the essay and reflects sophistication on the part of the writer. Point of view is consistent.
Title Page

Poor

Title page is not present.
Fair

Title page is appropriate but contains errors.
Good

Title page contains few errors.
Excellent

Title page is appropriate and follows guidelines.
Outline/Thesis Page

Poor

Outline and thesis page is not present.
Fair

Outline and thesis page is appropriate, yet the outline lacks clarity and coherence.
Good

Outline and thesis page contains few errors and presents the writer's ideas in a clear and organized manner.
Excellent

Outline and thesis page is well-written and follows requirements.




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