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Popularizing habits of mind 
A popular essay that conveys information about the best choices to make
Rubric Code: X428WA
By rellingrw
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Needs Work

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Effective

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Exceptional

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Introduction

Needs Work

There is no organization. The paper just begins with a main point.
Effective

The introduction is vague. Either we don't know exactly what the topic is, or we don't know whom the writer is addressing.
Exceptional

The introduction lets the reader know what to expect in the paper. The topic is defined. The audience is addressed. It is well written and thoughtful.
Variety

Needs Work

The writer does not include a variety of the basic patterns of rhetoric. This lack of variety makes the essay boring.
Effective

The writer includes description, definition and examples. The writer includes mini-narratives, so that we understand how the habits apply to life.
Exceptional

The writer includes description, definition, and examples, as well as mini-narratives. The writer combines the rhetorical patterns so well that a reader is both engaged in the essay and convinced by it.
Structure and coherence

Needs Work

The writer just plops down stuff.
Effective

The writer has organized her or his ideas and presents them in a way that is easy to understand.
Exceptional

In addition to organizing and presenting the material in a way that is easy to understand, the ideas fit together well. There are no digressions.
in-text citation

Needs Work

The writer does not attribute his information on habits of mind to Costa and Kallick.
Effective

The writer attributes the material on habits of mind to Cost and Kallick.
Exceptional

The writer includes the reference to the authors skillfully in the essay.
Conclusion

Needs Work

The paper just stops.
Effective

The conclusion reminds us of the major points in the essay. We understand why this topic is important.
Exceptional

The conclusion reminds us of the major points in the essay. We understand why this topic is important. In addition, the writer has included an engaging anecdote or has included some parting comment to the audience. Readers feel that the writer has "said good bye."
Mechanics

Needs Work

There are so many mistakes in spelling, grammar and punctuation that we do not understand the content easily.
Effective

We notice some minor mistakes, but they do not interfere with our understanding.
Exceptional

We can concentrate on the content and enjoy the way the writer has phrased his or her ideas and insights. It is a pleasure to read this essay.
Clarity

Needs Work

The vocabulary does not convey the ideas clearly. The paragraphs do not correspond to the development of the ideas.
Effective

The paragraphs are not well developed, or they have more than one idea in each one. Some words are used too often, so that the meaning is either lost or becomes vague.
Exceptional

The paragraphs develop one major idea per paragraph, or clarify the idea in the previous paragraph. Word choice is thoughtful and precise.




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