iRubric: "This I Believe" personal essay rubric

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Introduction and/or conclusion is missing.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Introduction is missing or, if provided, does not engage the reader.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.

- Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
- Introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and engages the reader.
- Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
- Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language is formal and/or impersonal.

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language lacks clarity.
- Language is sometimes formal and/or impersonal.

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear.
- Language is consistent with the personal tone of a personal essay.