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CANCER Family History Research Essay 
This rubric will be used for assessing a family cancer research project. The outcome will be a better understanding of their cancer risk and in some instances, some very positive actual changes may take place in them.
Rubric Code: CX3963B
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Poor

4 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Content & Development

Poor

- Content is incomplete, major points about the health concerns are not clear.
- Report does not address the health concern as described in course.
- Reasons are NOT supported with reliable evidence.
Fair

- Content is not comprehensive, major points about the health concerns are addressed, but not well supported.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
- Reasons are rarely supported with reliable evidence.
Good

- Content fairly comprehensive, accurate and clearly presented.
- Major points are stated but are not well supported.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
- Most reasons are supported with reliable evidence.
Excellent

- Content is comprehensive, accurate and clearly presented.
- Major points are stated and are well supported.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear and explained fully.
- All arguments are supported with reliable evidence.
Organization & Structure

Poor

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- The report is disjointed and lacks transition of thoughts.
- Conclusion doesn't tie up the writers purpose, the thesis statement is not restated.
Fair

- Structure of the essay is not easy to follow.
- Transitions need improvement.
- Conclusion doesn't tie up the writers purpose clearly and the thesis statement is not restated.
Good

- Structure of the essay is clear and easy to follow.
- Transitions are presented.
- Conclusion ties up the writers purpose and fairly restates the thesis statement.
Excellent

- Structure of the essay is clear and easy to follow, and interesting.
- Transitions are excellent and aid the reader's understanding of the ideas presented.
- Conclusion ties up the writers purpose and adequately restates the thesis statement.
Format

Poor

- No thesis statement.
- Essay is inadequate/excessive in length.

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Fair

- Incomplete thesis statement.
- Paper is over/ under necessary.

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Good

- Good thesis statement.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.

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Excellent

- Clear thesis statement.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. (1300-1500 words)

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Language Use

Poor

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Fair

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with a few exceptions; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display varied structure.
Excellent

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

Poor

-The family history of cancer was not adequately explored in the essay
Fair

-The family history of cancer was adequately explored in the essay but conclusions and reflection are not adequately emphasized
Good

-The family history was clearly explored in the essay and conclusions and reflection are adequately emphasized
Excellent

-The family history was clearly explored in the essay and conclusions and reflection are excellently emphasized



Keywords:
  • Community Research; cancer research; family history of cancer







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