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Lessons We've Learned Essay Definition Essay Rubric Code: M2W5B85 By mrscmerrill Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Definition Essay
	Excellent 4 (N/A)	Good 3 (N/A)	Fair 2 (N/A)	Poor 1 (N/A)
Introduction (Organization)	Excellent The introduction is intriguing and has a strong thesis statement. The reader wants to read on!	Good The introduction is basic and contains a thesis statement.	Fair The introduction is present, but the thesis statement is unclear.	Poor The introduction is present, but there is no thesis statement in the introduction.
Body Paragraphs	Excellent Three separate lessons with examples have been provided. Each lesson has strong detail and uses multiple things we read, did, watched in class.	Good Three separate lessons with examples have been provided. Each lesson has some detail and uses several things we read, did, watched in class.	Fair Two separate lessons with examples have been provided. Each lesson has strong detail and uses multiple things we read, did, watched in class.	Poor Body paragraphs are lacking detail and examples.
Conclusion	Excellent The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at."	Good The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends.	Fair The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends.	Poor There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.
Support for Topic	Excellent Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable.	Good Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion is unsupported.	Fair Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions are unsupported.	Poor Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.
Word Choice	Excellent Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind; words seems accurate, natural and not forced.	Good Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind; occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone.	Fair Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair.	Poor Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest.
Conventions	Excellent Essay has no spelling errors.	Good Essay has 1-2 spelling errors.	Fair Essay has 3-4 spelling errors.	Poor The paper has not been edited for spelling errors.