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Informative/Explanatory Essay and Infographic Rubric 
Informative/Explanatory Essay and Infographic Rubric
Informative/Explanatory Essay and Infographic Rubric
Rubric Code: LX7355B
By BIONDI_PAOLA
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Type: Project  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Expository Writing
"Pizzo" in Bergamo: An Analysis of the Extortion Racket
  4

4 pts

3

3 pts

2

2 pts

1

1 pts

Planning

4

The student creates a planning organizer that is a clear roadmap for the writing piece. Detailed thought about the topic, supporting details, and the order in which the details will appear in the piece is evident in the planning.
3

The student creates a planning organizer. Thought is given to the topic and the supporting details, but the planning is not highly organized or the ideas are not in logical order.
2

The student creates a planning organizer. Minimal thought is given to the topic and the supporting details. The planning is not organized and easy to follow. The ideas are not in a logical order.
1

The student does not complete or include a planning sheet.
Introduction

4

The introduction is well-thought out. It grabs the reader's attention and really makes them start thinking about the topic. The reader is interested and motivated to read further and learn more about the features of the topic.
3

The introduction tells the reader about the topic, and states the 3 features being discussed in the essay.
2

There is an introduction, but it doesn't clearly introduce the topic or state the features.
1

There is no introduction or sentence.
Topic Sentences

Body Paragraphs
4

The topic sentence is creatively developed for each paragraph and
helps the reader clearly understand what the topic of is and what the writer has to say about it.
3

The topic sentence is creatively developed for each paragraph and
helps the reader understand what the topic of the writing is.
2

Topic Sentences are not developed for each paragraph and the reader is unclear or may be confused about what he/she is about to read.
1

Topic Sentence is not present for any of the body paragraphs.
Supporting details

4

Each detail supports, or tells more about the topic. Follow up sentences provide additional support. Relevant facts and examples are used.
3

Each detail supports the topic sentence but there are no follow up sentences for additional support.
2

Some of the details support the topic sentence, but there are some that do not.
1

The details do not support the topic sentence.
Logical order

4

The sentences are developed in a logical order, appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers needs. The writer uses effective transition words that clearly connect one idea to the next.
3

Most of the sentences are presented in a logical order. Readers should have little trouble following the supporting details. Some transition words are used.
2

The writer attempts to develop the sentences in a logical order, but some of the writing may be presented in an order readers may find confusing. Few if any transition words are used.
1

The supporting sentences within the paragraph as a whole are not developed in a logical order.
Conclusion

4

The conclusions does an excellent job of summing up, or restating the main idea. A clear and powerful final statement about the topic has been made and the supporting details are tied together.
3

The conclusion sums up the topic, by restating it, but it does not make a final, powerful statement about the topic. Some supporting details may not be tied together.
2

There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it doesn't restate the topic, or tie any of the supporting details together.
1

There is no conclusion. The writing just ends without summing up, or restating the topic.
Writing Conventions

Infographic is presented with proper grammar and mechanics.
4

The paragraph contains no more than two errors. There is nothing in the spelling, usage or mechanics that is distracting to the reader.
3

The paragraph contains 1 or 2 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, but they are not distracting to the reader.
2

The paragraph contains 3 to 5 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, some of which are distracting to the reader.
1

The paragraph contains 6 or more errors in usage, spelling and mechanics most of which are distracting to the reader.
Works Cited

Sources are identified on infographic.
4

Sources provided, sources are not from peer-reviewed journals, scholarly articles, reputable website references may not be in MLA style format.
3

Sources from peer-reviewed journals, scholarly articles, and reputable website references may not be in MLA style format.
Good

6-8 sources from peer-reviewed journals, scholarly articles, and reputable websites
2

Sources from peer-reviewed journals, scholarly articles, and reputable websites presented in MLA style format.
1

Sources from peer-reviewed journals, articles, and reputable websites presented in MLA format.
Layout/Neatness

Overall flow of infographic works for the viewer. There is logic to the way in which the viewer is taken through the data. The text and images are clear and easy to see. Aspects of the design are complimentary and not distracting
4

Layout/neatness takes the viewer through the infographic in an efficient and effective way. The flow contributes to the understanding of the action plan, allowing connections to be made. All information is presented clearly. Fonts and colors do not distract from the presentation but yet enhance.
3

Layout/neatness takes the viewer through the infographic in an efficient and effective way. The flow contributes to the understanding of the action plan, allowing connections to be made. All information is presented clearly. Fonts and colors occasionally distract.
2

Layout/neatness does not always flow smoothly, disrupting the processing of information. There is a general neatness; however, some areas are distracting. Fonts and colors have no cohesiveness and are very distracting.
1

Layout/neatness does not appear to be any sense of order to the infographic. The infographic lacks neatness and clarity.There are no attractive fonts or colors to distinguish different sections of the plans of action.
Diligence and responsibility

Assignment will be turned in by announced due date. Group members participated equally in the preparation of the infographic. Students will submit a brief statement of contribution to the preparation of the infographic.
4

On time. All three group members participated equally in the preparation of the infographic.
3

2 days late. Two members did not participate fully in the preparation of the infographic. Most of the work was completed by one student.
2

1 day late. One group member failed to contribute their portion for the preparation of the infographic.
1

3 days late. No one gave any effort in the preparation of the infographic. Work was completed at the last minute.
Graphs

Minimum of three different different graphs for representing data about topic
4

3 graphs related to the topic and facts that contribute to the understanding of the topic.
3

2 graphs related to the topic and facts that contribute to the understanding it.
2

1-2 graphs related to the topic are presented, some errors.
1

0-1 graph(s) are presented, with errors and/or incomplete and/or graphs are not related to the topic. Graphs do not contribute to the understanding of the topic



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