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Synthesis Essay AQWF 
Synthesis Essay
Synthesis essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: WX47935
By kristinewalker1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Criteria for Paragraph
  Outstanding. Exceeds expectations

4 pts

Good. Fully within expectations

3 pts

Fair. Minimally meeting expectation

2 pts

Poor. Not yet within expectations

1 pts

Intro/Thesis Statement

Outstanding. Exceeds expectations

Thesis is clear and found at the beginning of the opening or first paragraph. Thesis presents a clear topic for the rest of the paper plus an assertion. Introduction engages the reader and includes the TAG
Good. Fully within expectations

Thesis is present and in the proper place. Thesis expresses the main topic, however it is not as strong as it could be. There does not fully express the main topic. Includes the TAG
Fair. Minimally meeting expectation

Thesis is not a true thesis. Thesis does not relate to the paper or express the main idea of the paper. Introduction may be brief
Poor. Not yet within expectations

No thesis or main idea is stated. Introduction too brief.
Details/Examples

Outstanding. Exceeds expectations

The thesis statement is clearly supported with examples and quotes. These are cited correctly.
Good. Fully within expectations

The thesis statement is somewhat supported, but the support could be stronger. A few insightful connections are made. These are generally cited correctly.
Fair. Minimally meeting expectation

The thesis statement is weakly supported and is minimally supported. Support is meagre
Poor. Not yet within expectations

Meagre or insufficient discussion, details, examples. Quotes may be absent.
Organization/Structure

Outstanding. Exceeds expectations

Each paragraph flows to the next paragraph using transitions. Paragraphs follow a logical order. Ideas are logically separated into paragraphs.
Good. Fully within expectations

Some paragraphs flow to the next paragraph. Most paragraphs follow a logical order. Some, but not many, transitions are used.
Fair. Minimally meeting expectation

Paragraphs do not follow a logical order. Paragraphs are out of order. Ideas are not logically categorized in paragraphs. Transitional phrases are used very infrequently.
Poor. Not yet within expectations

Paragraph form is not used. No transitions used.
Style

Outstanding. Exceeds expectations

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. Title is original.
Good. Fully within expectations

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate. Title is somewhat original
Fair. Minimally meeting expectation

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. Title is generic. (ie: Essay #3)
Poor. Not yet within expectations

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
Quotes/Citations

Outstanding. Exceeds expectations

Citations are complete, correct and appropriately placed within the text.
Good. Fully within expectations

Citations are complete and correct but may be awkwardly placed.
Fair. Minimally meeting expectation

Ciitations are incomplete or incorrect.
Poor. Not yet within expectations

For some or all sources there may not be any citation.
Language + Mechanics

Outstanding. Exceeds expectations

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good. Fully within expectations

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph. Appears to be carefully proofread.
Fair. Minimally meeting expectation

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Poor. Not yet within expectations

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Concluding paragraph

Outstanding. Exceeds expectations

Conclusion is forceful, persuasive and provides a call to action and/or a reminder of the relevance of this issue to a larger context.
Good. Fully within expectations

Conclusion is forceful and persuasive but fails to add a reminder of the context.
Fair. Minimally meeting expectation

Conclusion is a summary of the introduction.
Poor. Not yet within expectations

There is no conclusion.
Format/Original Title

Outstanding. Exceeds expectations

Title page, word count and page #s included. Footnotes and MLA style followed. Title is original. Name is typed on first page
Good. Fully within expectations

Title page, word count and page #s included. Footnotes and MLA style followed. Some aspects missing or incorrect.
Fair. Minimally meeting expectation

Format/original title not followed correctly
Poor. Not yet within expectations

No title page or evidence of MLA style.



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