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Essay Scoring Rubric 25 points 
Essay Scoring Rubric 25 points
Paragraph scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: RXW737W
By wjlund
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Unsatisfactory

2 pts

Satisfactory

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Main Point
5 pts

Unsatisfactory

The main point of essay is not clear.
Satisfactory

Topic/thesis introduces the main point, but it either does not give accurate and complete information, or it lacks detail and creativity.
Good

Topic/thesis creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contains accurate and complete information regarding the main point being illustrated, it is not very engaging.
Excellent

Very well developed topic/thesis. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains accurate and complete information regarding the main point to be illustrated.
Details/Examples
5 pts

Unsatisfactory

Details/examples are either wrong or lacking.
Satisfactory

There are details/examples, but they are either unclear or not presented from general to specific.
Good

Details/examples are clear and presented from general to specific, but they are not well developed.
Excellent

Details/examples in the paragraph are clear and well developed, with multiple points and evidence from general to specific.
Organization/Structure
5 pts

Unsatisfactory

No logical organization. Transitions are not present.
Satisfactory

Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.
Good

Logical progression of ideas. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the essay.
Excellent

Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the essay and provides an exceptional illustration of the topic with appropriate and effective transitions.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and
5 pts

word choice.
Unsatisfactory

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. <BR>
The word choice is inadequate.
Satisfactory

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate.
Excellent

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.
Mechanics
5 pts

Unsatisfactory

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Satisfactory

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.





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