iRubric: Short Essay Rubric

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Short Essay Rubric Writing Assignments Rubric Use this rubric for grading student papers. Can be customized for any subject. Rubric Code: XAXC4X By lvoyles Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Health Type: Writing Grade Levels: Graduate

Criterion Answer this week's Short Essay question with a 2-3 paragraph paper using scholarly writing, in APA format. 200-400 words.Include a title page and a separate page for references.Support with at least 2 references from course texts. Additional outside references are not required, but may be added.
	Excellent 10 pts	Fair 5 pts	Poor 0 pts
Content & Development 4 pts See this week's assigned question/topic	Excellent - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.	Fair - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Poor - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
Organization & Structure 2 pts	Excellent - Structure of the paragraph(s) is clear and easy to follow.	Fair - Structure of the paragraph(s) is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement.	Poor - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraph is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Format 1 pts	Excellent - Paper follows designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.	Fair - Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper is over/ under word length.	Poor - Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting.No title page. No separate reference page. - Paper length is inadequate/or excessive in length.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 3 pts	Excellent - Rules of APA, grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure. Graduate level scholarly writing is apparent.	Fair - Paper contains few APA, grammatical, punctuation and/or spelling errors. - Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.	Poor - Paper contains numerous APA, grammatical, punctuation, and/or spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.