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Cause & Effect Essay - English 97 
Cause & Effect Essay - English 97
Cause & Effect essay
Rubric Code: GA6W89
By helsmith
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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Introduction
15 pts

N/A

The introduction is creative and attracts the reader's interest.
N/A

Introduction creates some interest and is somewhat engaging.
N/A

Introduction makes general statements but does not grab attention.
N/A

Introduction is off-topic or limited in content
Thesis Statement
15 pts

N/A

The thesis statement clearly identifies the topic of the essay and outlines the specific main points to be discussed.

The thesis statement is placed correctly.
N/A

The thesis statement presents the topic of the essay, and generally outlines of the points without addressing the specifics

The thesis statement is placed correctly.
N/A

The thesis statement has awkward sentence structure and has grammatical errors.
N/A

The thesis statement is not clear, or one was not included. The thesis statement was off-topic.
Body Paragraphs
20 pts

N/A

The writer provided thoroughly sufficient details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic, which are documented as factual (not merely the writer's opinion). Each body paragraph has at least 2 in-text citations (parenthetical citations)
N/A

The writer provided some details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic, which are documented as factual (not merely the writer's opinion). Body paragraphs have only 1 in-text citation.
N/A

The writer did not provide enough details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic. Those that were presented may have not been adequately documented. There are body paragraphs with no in-text citations.
N/A

The body paragraphs are off-topic and do not relate to thesis statement.
Conclusion
10 pts

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

There is no clear conclusion. The essay just ends after a body paragraph.
Style
20 pts

Logical flow, sentence structure, transitions, topic sentences and supporting details.
N/A

Clear topic sentences. Details are placed in a logical order;

A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how the ideas are connected.
N/A

Basic topic sentences. Most details are placed in a logical order, and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.

Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are unclear.
N/A

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.

The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistant.
N/A

Supporting sentences do not relate to topic sentences.
Conventions
20 pts

N/A

Little to no errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar or capitalization.

No errors in MLA format.
Works Cited page has 5 sources and no errors.
N/A

Minimal errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.

1-2 errors in MLA format.
Works Cited page has 4 sources and no errors.
N/A

Many distracting errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.

Many errors in MLA format and Works Cited page
N/A

Major errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.

Works Cited page is "free-style" or does not exist.



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