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Cause & Effect Essay - 3203 Final Exam Cause & Effect Essay - 3203 Final Exam Cause & Effect essay Rubric Code: DX2WB64 By foltzt16053e Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Exam Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Criteria
	Excellent -Above Average 4 pts	Good - Average 3 pts	Fair - Below Average 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Thesis Statement	4 The thesis statement clearly identifies the topic of the essay and outlines the specific main points to be discussed.<BR> <BR> The thesis statement is placed correctly.	3 The thesis statement presents the topic of the essay, and generally outlines of the points without addressing the specifics<BR> <BR> The thesis statement is placed correctly.	2 The thesis statement has awkward sentence structure and has grammatical errors.	1 The thesis statement is not clear, or one was not included. The thesis statement was off-topic.
Introduction	4 The introduction is creative and attracts the reader's interest.	3 Introduction creates some interest and is somewhat engaging.	2 Introduction makes general statements but does not grab attention.	1 Introduction is off-topic or limited in content
Body Paragraphs	4 The writer provided thoroughly sufficient details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic,	3 The writer provided some details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic	2 The writer did not provide enough details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic.	1 The body paragraphs are off-topic and do not relate to thesis statement.
Conclusion	4	3	2	1 There is no clear conclusion. The essay just ends after a body paragraph.
Style	4 Clear topic sentences. Details are placed in a logical order;<BR> <BR> A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how the ideas are connected.	3 Basic topic sentences. Most details are placed in a logical order, and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.<BR> <BR> Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are unclear.	2 No topic sentences. Some details may not be in a logical order or expected order, and this distracts the reader.There is little sense that the writing is organized.<BR> <BR> The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistant.	1 Supporting sentences do not relate to topic sentences.
Conventions	4 Little to no errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar or capitalization.	3 Minimal errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.	2 Many distracting errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.	1 Major errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.