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Classification Essay 
Instructor Review: Classification Essay
If your paper is not at least 500 words (2 pages) in length you will receive an Incomplete (INC) on your paper. If you receive an Incomplete on your paper, you must complete the required word length before the instructor will grade it.
Rubric Code: J24W8W
By katnightsong
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Good

5 pts

Fair

3 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Poor

0 pts

Review Score

(N/A)

MLA Format & Length
0 pts

Good

The writer followed all MLA Format requirements and the length of the paper is at least 500-625 words (2 -2½ pages) typed.
Fair

The writer followed most of the MLA Format requirements and the paper is at least 500-625 words (2 -2½ pages) typed.
Needs Improvement

The writer followed some of the MLA Format requirements and the paper is at least 500-625 words (2 -2½ pages) typed.
Poor

The writer did not follow the MLA Format requirements, but the paper is at least 500-625 words (2 -2½ pages) typed.
Review Score
Introduction
5 pts

Good

The introduction contains an attention-grabbing opening statements that lead to a thesis statement.
Fair

The introduction contains some attention-grabbing opening statements that lead to a thesis statement.
Needs Improvement

The introduction has few attention grabbing statements and/or the attention-grabbing statements do not clearly lead to the thesis statement/topic.
Poor

There is no attention-grabbing introductory sentence included in the introduction.
Review Score
Thesis Statement
10 pts

Good

The thesis statement clearly and concisely presents the topic and how it will be classified.

The thesis statement is placed correctly.
Fair

The thesis statement is somewhat vague in how it presents the topic and/or how it will be classified.

The thesis statement is placed correctly.
Needs Improvement

The thesis statement is vague in how it presents the topic and/or how it will be classified.

The thesis statement may not be placed correctly.
Poor

There is no clear thesis statement.
Review Score
Classification
5 pts

Good

The classification is defined and is consistent throughout the essay.
Fair

The classification is defined and is mostly consistent throughout the essay.
Needs Improvement

The classification is somewhat defined and/or is somewhat consistent throughout the essay.
Poor

The classification is vague or unclear, and is rarely consistent throughout the essay.
Review Score
Body: Focus & Support
10 pts

Good

Each body paragraph contains a definite topic sentence, develops a specific class, and is sufficiently supported by detailed information relevant to that class.
Fair

Each body paragraph has an implied topic, develops a specific class, and is supported by detailed information that is relevant to that class.
Needs Improvement

Each body paragraph has an implied topic, and has some supporting information that may be general and/or in need of more detailed information that is relevant to that class.
Poor

The paragraphs contains a random collection of information that may not focus upon a single class. Specific details may be missing.
Review Score
Sequencing & Organization
0 pts

Good

Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.

The essay includes five distinct paragraphs: Introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion.
Fair

Some details may not be in a logical order or expected order, and this distracts the reader.

The essay includes five distinct paragraphs: Introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion.
Needs Improvement

Many details are not in a logical order or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.

The essay includes five paragraphs: Introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion; however, they may not be clearly presented.
Poor

Most of the details are not in a logical or expected order. The writing is clearly not well organized and/or thought out.

The essay does not include five paragraphs (Introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion).
Review Score
Transitions
0 pts

(Organization)
Good

A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how the ideas are connected.
Fair

Most transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are unclear.
Needs Improvement

Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are unclear or nonexistant.
Poor

The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistant.
Review Score
Supporting Details
5 pts

Good

Each body paragraph has sufficent details and examples to prove the writer's point.
Fair

Most body paragraphs have sufficent details and/or examples to prove the writer's point.
Needs Improvement

The essay has some supporting details and/or examples, although some may be vaguely related to the topic in the body paragraphs.
Poor

The essay has very few and/or vague supporting details or examples in the body paragraphs.
Review Score
Conclusion
5 pts

Good
Fair

The conclusion is mostly effective. It summarizes most of the main points of the essay and restates the thesis statement.
The conclusion may not leave the reader with something to think about.
Needs Improvement
Poor

There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.
Review Score
Grammar & Spelling
10 pts

(Grammar, Spelling, Mechanics, and Word Choice)
Good

The writer makes a few or no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Fair

The writer makes some errors in grammar and spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Needs Improvement

The writer makes many errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Poor

The writer is consistently making too many errors in grammar and spelling that causes the reader to be unable to comprehend the content of the paper.
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