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Major Research Essay 
Major Essay
Rubric Code: AX56A7A
By Dieter_Bollmann
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric 1500 Word Essay
20 %
  Excellent

5 pts

Very Good

4 pts

Satisfactory

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Section Failure

0 pts

Formating:
10 %

As per Unit Book instructions with correct Headers, Footers, & Page numbers. INCLUDING student names and numbers.
Double spaced lines.
Times New Roman font size 12 (body) and size (14) titles
Excellent

no formatting errors
Very Good

one formating error
Satisfactory

two or more formating errors
Needs Improvement

Header, Footer, or page numbers missing
Unsatisfactory

Student name and or number missing
Section Failure

all fields Missing
Essay Title:
10 %

Clearly labeled and appropriate title.
Excellent

Interesting, appropriate, and original title
Very Good

Interesting and appropriate title, but unoriginal
Satisfactory

Appropriate title but is uninteresting and or unoriginal
Needs Improvement

Overly simple title
Unsatisfactory

Irrelevant title or title does not match the subject of the essay
Section Failure

Missing
Paragraphs:
10 %

Clearly separated paragraphs with indentations.
Excellent

Paragraphs separate and indented

Five paragraphs

Essay flows naturally

Paragraphs well structured

Essay totals 1500 words +/- 5 words
Very Good

Paragraphs separate and indented

Five paragraphs

Essay between 1450 and 1494 words

Some problems with flow or structure
Satisfactory

One or more paragraphs not indented

Five paragraphs present

Word count is between 1400 and 1449 words
Needs Improvement

Essay less than 1400 words long or greater than 1506 words long

Essay has less than or more than five paragraphs

Paragraph structure doesn't follow
Unsatisfactory

Paragraphs not indented or separated

Word count less than 1000 words
Section Failure

Missing
In Text References:
10 %

Using APA Style eg:
Bollmann, D (2012)
Excellent

All references cited and correctly written.

All references clearly separated from writers own text.

Text has three or more references.
Very Good

All references cited correctly.

References not clearly separated from writers own text

Text has as least three references
Satisfactory

References written correctly

References not separate from writers text

Text has two refernces
Needs Improvement

References not written correctly

References not separate


Text has less than two refferences
Unsatisfactory

References present in text but not cited
Section Failure

Missing
Bibliography:
10 %

Full APA style Bibliography or References page at the back of essay containing ALL cited works.
Excellent

Full bibliography present and written correctly

All cited texts included

Evidence of wide reading and reserch
Very Good
Satisfactory

Bibliography present and written correctly

All cited texts included

No evidence of wide reading or research
Needs Improvement
Unsatisfactory

Bibliography poorly written

Cited texts missing
Section Failure

Missing
File/folder identity
10 %

Correctly labeled folder and file descriptions as per Unit Book guidelines.
Excellent

Folders and files correctly labeled and easy to locate

Followed Unit book guidelines
Very Good
Satisfactory

Folders and files clearly labeled but not according to the Unit book guidelines
Needs Improvement
Unsatisfactory

Confusing files and folder labels

Folders and Files not labeled in English
Section Failure

Missing
Essay: introduction
10 %

Essay has a good introduction that clearly explains what the essay is about.
Excellent

Introduction has an interesting sentence that catches readers attention

Introduction contains a thesis statement and supporting sentences

Essay clearly outlines the topic of the essay
Very Good

Introduction does not have an interesting sentence or statement that catches reader attention

Introduction has thesis statement and good supporting sentences

Essay outlined correctly
Satisfactory

Essay has a thesis statement but supporting sentences are poorly written

Introduction makes a good attempt to explain the essay
Needs Improvement

Essay has a thesis statement but it is poorly written

Supporting sentences are confusing

Introduction not consistent with the body of the essay
Unsatisfactory

Essay is missing a thesis statement

Essay missing supporting sentences

Introduction does not clearly describe the essay
Section Failure

Missing or very poorly written
Essay: Body: Accuracy
10 %

The body of the essay is accurate in terms of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Excellent

No spelling mistakes

No punctuation mistakes

No grammatical errors

Clear evidence that the writer has written several drafts and has proof read the essay before submition
Very Good

Some spelling mistakes, punctuation mistakes and/or grammatical errors but does not distract from understanding

Evidence of proofreading and editing
Satisfactory

Frequent mistakes in spelling grammar and punctuation making the essay distracting but not confusing

No evidence of self editing
Needs Improvement

Essay is rushed and displays numerous simple mistakes in spelling, punctuation and grammar that could have been easily fixed with more attention

Essay is confusing
Unsatisfactory

Essay was poorly written with many mistakes making it difficult to read or understand
Section Failure

Number of mistakes makes essay unreadable in terms of cohesion, fluency, and consistency.

Mistakes are frequent and indicate lack of effort to minimize them
Essay: Conclusion
10 %

Essay has a good conclusion the summarizes what you have written about.
Excellent

Conclusion has an interesting sentence that makes the reader think

Conclusion repeats the thesis statement.

Conclusion clearly summarizes the main points of the essay
Very Good

Conclusion does not have an interesting sentence that makes the reader think

Conclusion repeats the thesis statement.

Conclusion summarizes the main points of the essay
Satisfactory

Conclusion restates the thesis statement

Conclusion summarizes the main points of the essay but is confusing or difficult to follow
Needs Improvement

Conclusion doesn't repeat the thesis statement.

Conclusion doesn't summarize the main points of the essay

Conclusion introduces new points
Unsatisfactory

Conclusion difficult to separate from the main body of the essay
Section Failure

Missing or very poorly written
Essay: General: Comprehension
10 %

Essay is readable and generally understandable in terms os semantics and syntax.
Excellent

Essay is well written, easy to follow and understand.

Essay makes sense

Essay is easy to read

Essay is original and enjoyable
Very Good

Essay is mostly well written with a few mistakes but is generally easy to understand.

Essay makes sense

Essay is original
Satisfactory

Essay has some mistakes that puts extra constraints on the reader but is generally easy to follow

Essay makes sense but is difficult to read at times

Essay is unoriginal
Needs Improvement

Essay has numerous mistakes that it difficult to understand or follow

Essay often makes no sense or requires considerable effort to comprehend
Unsatisfactory

Essay is generally poorly written as is mostly confusing

Some sentences are good but in general the essay needs a lot of work in terms of intelligibility
Section Failure

Number of errors makes essay unintelligible, confusing. incoherent, or near impossible follow




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