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Mini Essay Writing Rubric 
Psychology Writing Assignment
Your mini essays for Psychology of Adjustment will be graded with this rubric.
Rubric Code: X6AW57
By alainanickerson
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Almost Fair/Poor

This essay needs a lot of work and is either a near failing essay or an essay that needs to be entirely redesigned/reorganized and rewritten. (Between 60 to 70 possible points with 60 being a D-).

(N/A)

Good/Fair

This is an essay that is working for the most part, but still reads more like a rough draft than a completed essay. (Between 71 to 87 possible points with 71 being a C-).

(N/A)

Excellent/Good

This essay succeeds in reading like a confidently finished product. This essay has been edited, stylized, and completed with an holistic awareness of the assignment, structure, formatting and audience. (Between 88 to 100 possible points, with 90 being a A-).

(N/A)

Content & Development
45 pts

Almost Fair/Poor

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
- Unclear if writer understands purpose (assignment).
Good/Fair

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported. (Topic sentences present but not supported).
- Research (if used) is inadequate or does not address course concepts.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose (assignment) and clarity of thought.
Excellent/Good

- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and addresses the assignment.
- Ideas are presented in a clear and understandable manner.
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Research (if used) is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization & Structure
25 pts

Almost Fair/Poor

- Organization and lack of structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraphs disjointed and lack an awareness of transition of thoughts.
- Topic sentences missing or unclear.
- Supporting sentences too lengthy/wordy, or repetitive.
Good/Fair

- Structure of the paragraphs are not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
-Sentences need more attention to purpose.
Excellent/Good

- Structure of the writer's paragraphs is clear and easy to follow.
- Paragraphs built of good supporting sentences that speak to a clear topic sentence in each paragraph.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
15 pts

Almost Fair/Poor

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Good/Fair

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
Excellent/Good

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

Almost Fair/Poor

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting.
-Paper appears to be formatted only to meet page requirements.
- Paragraphs and/or paper is inadequate in length.
- Writer has not read or does not know format instructions from assignment sheet.
Good/Fair

- Paper follows most assignment guidelines.

- Paper is over/ under page length.
Excellent/Good

- Paper follows all designated guidelines.

- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Paper Heading
5 pts

Almost Fair/Poor

Heading is missing more than one piece of information
Good/Fair

Heading is missing one piece of information
Excellent/Good

-First and Last Name
-Psychology 205
9:00 AM or 11:00 AM (depending on which class you’re in)
-Name of the assigned essay as listed on Blackboard
-Which essay out of your 5 this is






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