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Synthesis Essay AQWF
Synthesis Essay
Synthesis essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
WX47935
By
kristinewalker1
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Criteria for Paragraph
Outstanding. Exceeds expectations
4 pts
Good. Fully within expectations
3 pts
Fair. Minimally meeting expectation
2 pts
Poor. Not yet within expectations
1 pts
Intro/Thesis Statement
Outstanding. Exceeds expectations
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 plus an assertion. Introduction engages the reader and includes the TAG
Good. Fully within expectations
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. Includes the TAG
Fair. Minimally meeting expectation
Thesis is not a true thesis. Thesis does not relate to the paper or express the main idea of the paper. Introduction may be brief
Poor. Not yet within expectations
No thesis or main idea is stated. Introduction too brief.
Details/Examples
Outstanding. Exceeds expectations
The thesis statement is clearly supported with examples and quotes. These are cited correctly.
Good. Fully within expectations
The thesis statement is somewhat supported, but the support could be stronger. A few insightful connections are made. These are generally cited correctly.
Fair. Minimally meeting expectation
The thesis statement is weakly supported and is minimally supported. Support is meagre
Poor. Not yet within expectations
Meagre or insufficient discussion, details, examples. Quotes may be absent.
Organization/Structure
Outstanding. Exceeds expectations
Each paragraph flows to the next paragraph using transitions. Paragraphs follow a logical order. Ideas are logically separated into paragraphs.
Good. Fully within expectations
Some paragraphs flow to the next paragraph. Most paragraphs follow a logical order. Some, but not many, transitions are used.
Fair. Minimally meeting expectation
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. Not yet within expectations
Paragraph form is not used. No transitions used.
Style
Outstanding. Exceeds expectations
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. Title is original.
Good. Fully within expectations
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate. Title is somewhat original
Fair. Minimally meeting expectation
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. Title is generic. (ie: Essay #3)
Poor. Not yet within expectations
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
Quotes/Citations
Outstanding. Exceeds expectations
Citations are complete, correct and appropriately placed within the text.
Good. Fully within expectations
Citations are complete and correct but may be awkwardly placed.
Fair. Minimally meeting expectation
Ciitations are incomplete or incorrect.
Poor. Not yet within expectations
For some or all sources there may not be any citation.
Language + Mechanics
Outstanding. Exceeds expectations
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good. Fully within expectations
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph. Appears to be carefully proofread.
Fair. Minimally meeting expectation
A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Poor. Not yet within expectations
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Concluding paragraph
Outstanding. Exceeds expectations
Conclusion is forceful, persuasive and provides a call to action and/or a reminder of the relevance of this issue to a larger context.
Good. Fully within expectations
Conclusion is forceful and persuasive but fails to add a reminder of the context.
Fair. Minimally meeting expectation
Conclusion is a summary of the introduction.
Poor. Not yet within expectations
There is no conclusion.
Format/Original Title
Outstanding. Exceeds expectations
Title page, word count and page #s included. Footnotes and MLA style followed. Title is original. Name is typed on first page
Good. Fully within expectations
Title page, word count and page #s included. Footnotes and MLA style followed. Some aspects missing or incorrect.
Fair. Minimally meeting expectation
Format/original title not followed correctly
Poor. Not yet within expectations
No title page or evidence of MLA style.
Keywords:
Compare/Contrast Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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