iRubric: EDAS 7312 Graduate Level Essay Rubric

Student exhibits a defined
and clear understanding of the assignment. Thesis is clearly defined and well constructed to help guide the reader throughout the assignment. Student builds upon the thesis of
the assignment with well- documented and exceptional supporting facts, figures, and/or statements.

Establishes a good comprehension of topic and
in the building of the thesis.
Student demonstrates an effective presentation of thesis, with most support statements helping to support the key focus of assignment.

Student exhibits a basic understanding of the
intended assignment, but
the thesis is not fully supported throughout the assignment. While thesis helps to guide the development of the assignment, the reader may have some difficulty in seeing linkages between thoughts. While student
has included a few supporting facts and statements, this has limited the quality of the assignment.

Exhibits a limited understanding of the
assignment. Reader is
unable to follow the
logic used for the thesis and development of key themes. Introduction of thesis is not clearly evident, and reader must look deeper to discover the focus of
the writer. Student’s writing is weak in the inclusion of supporting facts or statements.

Student demonstrates a higher-level of critical
thinking necessary for graduate level work.
Learner provides a strategic approach in
presenting examples of problem solving or critical thinking, while drawing logical conclusions which are not immediately obvious. Student provides well-supported ideas and reflection with
a variety of current and/or world views in the assignment. Student presents a genuine intellectual development of ideas throughout assignment.

Student exhibits a good command of critical
thinking skills in the presentation of material
and supporting statements.Assignment demonstrates the student’s above
average use of relating
concepts by using a variety of factors. Overall, student provides adequate conclusions, with 2 or fewer errors.

Student takes a common, conventional approach in
guiding the reader through various linkages and
connections presented in assignment. However, student presents a limited
perspective on key
concepts throughout assignment. Student appears to have problems applying information in a problem-solving manner.

Student demonstrates beginning
understanding of key concepts, but overlooks
critical details. Learner is unable to apply information in a
problem-solving
fashion. Student presents confusing statements and facts in assignment. No evidence or little semblance of critical thinking skills.

Student provides
sophisticated synthesis of complex body of information in the preparation of
assignment. Research provided by student contributes significantly to the development of the
overall thesis. Student incorporates at least of 7-
10 quality references from provided resources in assignment. Student
incorporates a variety of
research additional resources and methodology in the development of assignment.

Student achieves an above average synthesis of research, but interpretation
is narrow in scope and
description within assignment. Assignment contains less than 7 resources, and presents an average overview of key concepts.

Assignment provides a basic, but borderline perspective of student’s
research abilities. Student
has incorporated less than
4 sources, which does not attempt to cover key elements of assignment.

Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for
assignment. The lack
of appropriate references or source materials demonstrates the student’s need for additional help or training in this area.
Student needs to
review and revise the assignment. The paper is not of acceptable quality for graduate- level work.