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Reaction Paper Rubric 
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Rubric Code: X23XW6
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

7 pts

Fair

8 pts

Good

9 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Content & Development
50 pts

Poor

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
Questions were not adequately answered.
Fair

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Good

- Content is accurate and persuasive.
- Major points are stated.
- Responses are adequate and address assignment.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Excellent

- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Responses are excellent, timely and address assignment including course concepts.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization & Structure
30 pts

Poor

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Fair

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.
Good

- Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions are present.
- Conclusion is logical.
Excellent

-Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
- Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Format
10 pts

Poor

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting.
- Paper is inadequate/excessive in length.
-Paper is not double spaced
Fair

- Paper follows most guidelines.
- Paper is over/ under word length.
Good

- Paper follows designated guidelines.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
-Format is good.
Excellent

- Paper follows all designated guidelines.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
-Format enhances readability of paper.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
10 pts

Poor

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Fair

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors.
Spelling is correct.
Excellent

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.










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