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Personal Essay 
Personal Essay
Rubric Code: Q33A8B
By jessicafinn
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Below Basic 1

1 pts

Basic 2

2 pts

Proficient 3

3 pts

ADVANCED 4

4 pts

Points

(N/A)

Introduction and Title

Below Basic 1

Introduction does not present topic. No title.
Basic 2

Introduction attempts to present topic. Following points are not obvious. Title shows little thought or relation to the thesis.
Proficient 3

Introduction presents topic but does not make clarify main points. The title is appropriate and descriptive of the theme.
ADVANCED 4

Introduction presents an interesting and original topic. The opening catches the reader's attention. The title is original and contributes to the theme.
Points
Thesis Statement

Below Basic 1

No evidence of a thesis statement: student provides a number of related points.
Basic 2

There is some evidence of a thesis statement, but it is not clear. Thesis does not relate to rest of essay.
Proficient 3

Thesis statement is somewhat clear, but could be worded better.
Relates somewhat to rest of essay.
ADVANCED 4

Thesis statement is stated clearly and is appropriately limited to an interesting controlling idea.
Points
Supporting Points and Structure

Below Basic 1

A thesis statement may be evident.
No supporting points or details are provided.
Basic 2

There may be one or two supporting points: details are inadequate. Points not always clearly structured or clearly related to each other. Few transitions.
Proficient 3

There are supporting points, though some may be missing. Details are included, but may not fully support points. Organization is present but not as strong as it could be.
ADVANCED 4

Student uses points which support thesis statement. There are details which support the points. The points are logically organized and presented with transitions.
Points
Conclusion

Below Basic 1

No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Basic 2

Conclusion does not adequately summarize or restate thesis.
Proficient 3

Conclusion restates the thesis.
ADVANCED 4

Conclusion is engaging and restates the thesis in a new way.
Points
Mechanics

Below Basic 1

Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
Basic 2

There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Proficient 3

Minimal errors are found (2-4). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
ADVANCED 4

Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are minimal and not distracting. (0-2).
Points
Usage and Language

Below Basic 1

Numerous and distracting errors in sentence structure and word usage; Voice is absent or inappropriate to topic.
Basic 2

Errors in sentence structure and word usage. Voice is not clearly articulated.
Proficient 3

Almost no errors in sentence structure and word usage. Flow and voice are appropriate to the topic.
ADVANCED 4

Writing has voice and flows easily. No errors in sentence structure and word usage. Voice contributes to overall theme of essay.
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