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Review Essay Rubric 
Book Review Essay Rubric
This essay rubric can be varied to accommodate different types of essays, but includes the major parameters upon which students will be scored
Rubric Code: HX9396C
By kristin43070
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Review Essay
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Exceeds Expectations

4 pts

Introduction

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Poor

Attempt to engage the audience awkward or vague. Prompt is somewhat misunderstood but partially addressed. The central claim is inappropriate, weak, or unclear. No background information.
Fair

Introduction contains a statement but it either does not give accurate and complete information about the topic or it lacks detail and creativity.
Good

Introduction contains a thesis statement. The thesis creates interest and is fairly well developed. But it is not very engaging.
Exceeds Expectations

Very well-developed introduction wtih a clear thesis statement that introduces the topic and is engaging to readers.
Thesis Statement

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Poor

Thesis is missing or difficult to pick out
Fair

Thesis includes subjects being compared and contrasted but does not follow the formula for thesis completion
Good

Strong thesis that includes subjects being compared and contrasted and follows the formula
Exceeds Expectations

Strong, clear thesis that includes components being compared and contrastedcovered as well as title, author, designer, etc. and follows the formula and attempts on an invested opinion.
Body Paragraphs

Poor

Student presents one or two weak points of
Fair

Student presents two or three points
Good

Student presents two clear pointsast
Exceeds Expectations

Student presents three (or more) clear points
Development

Poor

Points are not developed or supported
Fair

Student attempts to support and develop each point of
Good

Student supports and develops each point o with examples and details
Exceeds Expectations

Each point is well developed, explained and supported.
Organization

Poor

The student did not attempt to organize the writing for this essay
Fair

The student attempts to organize the essay. the organization attempt may be missing introduction, body paragraph(s) or conclusion
Good

Student has the essay organized into easily recognizable elements: introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, using transitions to separate each element
Exceeds Expectations

Student uses exceptional organization: point by point OR block subjects <BR>
- points are discussed in the same order throughout <BR>
- clear into, body, conclusion <BR>
- trasntions between each point and paragraph
Style, Sentence Flow, Tone

Poor

Makes an attempt to understand the audience. One or two rhetorical strategies are used. Tone is elementary and/or inconsistent. Does not come across as an authority on the topic.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate could be better. Word choice does not create imagery.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate
Exceeds Expectations

Excellent<BR>
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph
Conclusion

Poor

Conclusion is not present. Essay just ends.
Fair

Conclusion is present but not effective. It does not provide closure for the essay.
Good

Conclusion provides a sense of closure but does not qualify as excellent.
Exceeds Expectations

Conclusion is effective and gives readers a sense of closure.
Mechanics

Poor

The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the essay MIGHT be readable, it is uncomfortable and unprofessional.
Fair

Essay contains several errors, most are not distracting to the reader
Good

Essay contains a few errors, but they are not distracting to the reader
Exceeds Expectations

Essay contains one or two errors



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