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Short Essay Exam History 86 
Short Essay Exam History 86
Short Essay answering historical question. Five paragraphs. 50 points total
Rubric Code: G88XWW
By huilin
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Introductory paragraph
5 pts

Thesis statement
Poor

The introduction does not clearly state the topic, and/or no thesis statement is present.
Fair

The introduction states the topic and includes a thesis statement, but the thesis is either flawed or does not provide a preview of the main points of the essay.
Good

The introduction clearly states the topic and includes an adequate thesis statement that provides a preview of the main points of the essay.
Excellent

The introduction is very interesting, clearly states the topic that will be developed in the essay, and includes a well-constructed thesis statement that provides a preview of the main points of the paper.
Support
15 pts

Use of Evidence Within Essay
Poor

No sufficent number of evidence, misinterpreted evidence, and/or no evidence is used to support the author's main points.
Fair

The evidence provides some support to the author's main points.
Good

Appropriate and adequate number of evidence is used to support the author's main points.
Excellent

Strong and adequate number of evidence is used to support the author's main points.
Content
15 pts

Development of Ideas
Poor

The writer is unclear about the topic he or she is writing about. The discussion is not focused.
Fair

The writer shows an understanding of the topic, but some ideas are not fully developed.
Good

The writer has a good control of the topic he or she is writing about. Main ideas are adequately developed.
Excellent

The author demonstrates a superior understanding of the topic he or she is writing about. Main ideas are fully developed.
Conclusion
5 pts

Poor

The essay does not contain a detailed conclusion restating the thesis or main points. The essay ends with the reader doubting the viewpoint of the author. The meaning of the discussion is not clear.
Fair

The essay has a conclusion restating the thesis or main points. The reader is not completely convinced as the conclusion is not fully clear.
Good

The essay has a detailed conclusion restating the thesis or main points. Little doubt is left in the reader's mind.
Excellent

The essay has a detailed conclusion restating the thesis or main points and wrapped up the paper satisfactorily. The reader is fully convinced by the author's argument.
Organization and Language
10 pts

Poor

The paper lacks internal paragraph coherence. Some ideas do not relate to the thesis and/or a few paragraphs lack topic sentences.
Fair

The paper, at times, does not flow smoothly from paragraph to paragraph. A few topic sentences are either general or flawed.
Good

Proper transitions are used. Every paragraph contains a clear topic sentence. Ideas flow logically from one paragraph to the next.
Excellent

Excellent transitions and topic sentences are used in the paper to guide readers through the progression of ideas. Readers can see how one idea is developed from the previous one.



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