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Extended Definition Research Essay 
Definition Essay
Students will combine the three elements of affective arguments and identify their audience to write a definition essay. This essay is the first building block of the argument research paper.
Rubric Code: ZB2C88
By shereesebe
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Definition Essay
Students are to write a five page essay defining a word or concept.
  Effective

Achieves excellence in all stated objectives in each of the components of the Definition Essay.

(N/A)

Adequate

Satisfactorily meets all stated objectives in each component of the Definition Essay.

(N/A)

Marginal

Meets some but not all of the stated objectives for each component of the Definition Essay.

(N/A)

Below Marginal

Very few objectives, if any, of the objectives of the stated components are met in the Definition Essay

(N/A)

Introduction/Thesis

20
Effective

Writes a captivating introduction that is pathos-driven and culminates in a thesis statement embodying the essence of the definition.
Adequate

Introduction is present and makes an attempt at argumentative writing. Thesis is a start at developing the essence of the definition.
Marginal

Introduction is present but it does not address argument principles. Thesis does not capture the essence of the definition.
Below Marginal

Paper starts with little to no introduction and a very vague idea of what the thesis will be.
Organization/Development

40
Effective

Establishes a clear and logical organization to define the targeted concept. Achieves coherent development with specific and relevant details and examples based on audience and ethos, pathos, and logos.
Adequate

Uses an identifiable
organizational plan for developing the essay.Has focused but occasionally uneven development; incorporates some specific details based on audience and ethos, pathos, and logos.
Marginal

Shows some evidence of an organizational plan for developing the essay. Has some development but lacks specific details; may be limited to a listing, repetitions,or generalizations.
Below Marginal

Fails to organize ideas logically to develop the definition.Demonstrates little development; usually lacks details or examples or presents irrelevant information. Elements of argument and audience are barely present.
Word Choice/Spelling and Punctuatio

20
Effective

Exhibits varied and precise word choice. No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.
Adequate

Exhibits appropriate word choice.One to two grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.
Marginal

Exhibits a narrow range of word choice, often including inappropriate selections. Three to four grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors.
Below Marginal

Exhibits little variety of word usage, words are redundant. Four or more grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Format/Sources/Length

20
Effective

Paper follows all format guidelines. 1 inch margins, 12 point Times New Roman,title with student identification. Paragraphs are indented. Contains at least three viable sources. Paper is four to five pages.
Adequate

Some format guidelines are followed, but missing one requirement. Contains at least two viable sources.Paper is three to four pages.
Marginal

Some format guidelines are followed but missing two requirements. Contains only one viable source.Paper is two to three pages.
Below Marginal

Some format guidelines but missing three requirements.Does not contain any sources.Paper is one to two pages.
Works Cited/ In-text Citations

50
Effective

Contains a works cited page in proper MLA format along with properly cited in-text citations.
Adequate

Contains a works cited page in mostly proper MLA format along with somewhat properly cited in-text citations.
Marginal

Contains a works cited page but not in proper MLA format. In-text citations are mostly incorrect.
Below Marginal

Works cited page is not properly formatted and in-text citations are either incorrect or missing.



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