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ENG 111 Final Draft

Rubric for final draft of research paper for ENG 111

Rubric Code: B683W5

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

ENG 111 Final Draft 50 % Final Draft Evaluation
	Missing or Unacceptable 0 pts	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Introduction 10 pts How effective is the introduction?	Missing or Unacceptable "Your paper lacks an introduction. The introductory paragraph should have three parts: An attention getter (sometimes called the ""hook"") The topic's thesis sentence A preview of the next three paragraphs (sometimes called the ""guideposts"") "	Poor "The introductory paragraph should have three parts: An attention getter (sometimes called the ""hook"") The topic's thesis sentence A preview of the next three paragraphs (sometimes called the ""guideposts"") "	Fair "Your introduction is lacking one or more of the following areas: An attention getter (sometimes called the ""hook"") The topic's thesis sentence A preview of the next three paragraphs (sometimes called the ""guideposts"") "	Good "Your introduction is nicely worded, but would benefit from a stronger representation in one of the following areas: An attention getter (sometimes called the ""hook"") The topic's thesis sentence A preview of the next three paragraphs (sometimes called the ""guideposts"") "	Excellent Your introduction is very well done.
Topic Addressed 10 pts How well does the assignment address the assigned issue?	Missing or Unacceptable This document does not address the assigned issue. Please be sure to carefully follow all directions for assignments in the future.	Poor While you've addressed the issue for this assignment, the lack of detail and focus makes it very difficult for a reader to reach the conclusion you need them to reach.	Fair You've addressed the issue for this assignment. However, your document lacks details to make it effective.	Good You've done a very good job of addressing the issue for this assignment. You'll want to include more detail in future assignments of this type.	Excellent You've done a superb job of addressing the issue for this assignment.
Organization 10 pts How well is the body organized?	Missing or Unacceptable The organization of the body of this document is seriously lacking. Remember that many readers do not have the time or patience to decipher documents and will usually stop reading when they get lost. Should that happen, you have failed your audience and failed to communicate your issue and point.	Poor There are several areas of this document where the organization fails to keep the reader focused on the topic. Remember that many of readers do not have the time or patience to decipher documents and will usually stop reading when they get lost. Should that happen, you have failed your audience and failed to communicate your issue and point.	Fair There are a few places in your body where a reader is easily lost or confused. Consider how you might use stronger organization to make the document more accessible for your audience.	Good The body is nicely organized, though there are a few places where topics shift without warning or transition. Consider how you might improve the readability of the document through stronger organization.	Excellent This document is clearly organized. Information is presented in such a way that a reader can easily access information and follows the logical path you've created from the introduction through to the conclusion. Well done!
Conclusion 10 pts How well does the conclusion of the document sum up the document?	Missing or Unacceptable "Please remember that in order to be effective, a conclusion must: Re-state your main thesis sentence and then summarize your thoughts and final conclusions. Be specific and reflective. Avoid inclusion of new information. This last paragraph is perhaps the most important part of your essay. Your conclusion falls short in all of these areas. Please review the information in our text regarding effective conclusions."	Poor "Please remember that in order to be effective, a conclusion must: Re-state your main thesis sentence and then summarize your thoughts and final conclusions. Be specific and reflective. Avoid inclusion of new information. This last paragraph is perhaps the most important part of your essay. Your conclusion falls short in two or more of these areas."	Fair "Please remember that in order to be effective, a conclusion must: Re-state your main thesis sentence and then summarize your thoughts and final conclusions. Be specific and reflective. Avoid inclusion of new information. This last paragraph is perhaps the most important part of your essay. Your conclusion falls short in one or more of these areas."	Good "Your conclusion is well done. However, please remember an exemplary conclusion should do the following: Re-state your main thesis sentence and then summarize your thoughts and final conclusions. Be specific and reflective. Avoid inclusion of new information. This last paragraph is perhaps the most important part of your essay."	Excellent Your conclusion is very nicely done. You've restated the thesis or effectively wrapped up your issue and clearly indicated to the reader where you stand on your issue.
General Areas 50 %
	Yes 1 pts	No 0 pts	NA (N/A)	NA (N/A)	NA (N/A)
Word Count 10 pts Paper is 1250-1750 words in length.	Yes You've done enough research and analysis to meet the word count expectation for the assignment. Good job.	No Your paper is either significantly short or long as compared to the expected word count for the assignment. Please review the comments included in the paper itself for details.	NA	NA	NA
Persuasive Essay 20 pts Paper is a persuasive essay.	Yes You've done a good job using the persuasive and argumentative rhetorical patterns.	No While you've included good information, you have not made an argument or attempted to persuade your audience. Review our text and rework to include a clear persuasive stance.	NA	NA	NA
Topic 10 pts Paper takes a position on one of the approved topics.	Yes You've done a good job sticking to the topic you chose in week one.	No This paper does not address an appropriate topic. Please review the requirements of the assignment.	NA	NA	NA
Counter Arguments 10 pts Counter-arguments are addressed.	Yes You've done a good job addressing the other side of the issue.	No While you've addressed your stance on the issue, you have not addressed the other side. Remember that effective arguments anticipate response from the other side.	NA	NA	NA
Accuracy 10 pts The content is accurate and persuasive.	Yes Your research is scholarly and supports your position. Good job.	No Please be sure to include sufficient research to make your argument accurate and persuasive.	NA	NA	NA
Tone 5 pts The tone is appropriate for the intended audience.	Yes The tone of your writing is right on target for an academic audience.	No Please review the requirements for academic tone in writing.	NA	NA	NA
Internal Citations 20 pts Internal Citations are correctly formatted and included for all quoted or paraphrased information.	Yes Your MLA citations look very good. Remember this skill when you progress to future courses which require MLA formatting for citations.	No Your internal citations are lacking in either number or format. Please review the comments in the body of the paper for more details.	NA	NA	NA
References 20 pts References: A minimum of 5 in-text citations,and 5 corresponding reference sources are included. Sources from the list of unacceptable sources are not included.	Yes You've included the required references and have formatted them correctly. Keep up the good work.	No Your references are lacking in either number or format. Please review the assignment requirements and the format for references in MLA. Please remember that sources from the list of unacceptable sources do not count toward your total sources for this paper.	NA	NA	NA
Works Cited 20 pts A correctly formatted MLA Works Cited Page is included with the assignment.	Yes Your Works Cited Page looks very good. Keep up the good work.	No The correct format for MLA works cited citations is not used in your paper. Please review our handbook for the proper format.	NA	NA	NA
MLA Format 10 pts The paper is formatted in MLA format	Yes You've done a very good job formatting your paper in MLA format.	No Your paper is lacking some element(s) of MLA formatting. Please review the handbook for standards of MLA formatting.	NA	NA	NA
Spelling, Mechanics and Grammar 5 pts The rules of Standard American English Grammar have been used consistently throughout the paper.	Yes You've done a good job constructing sentences and using Standard American English Grammar conventions.	No Please be sure to more carefully proofread all final drafts. Many of the errors in this document could easily have been caught by using spell check prior to submission. When your message is lost in the quagmire of grammar and spelling errors, you have failed as a communicator.	NA	NA	NA

Keywords:

expository, writing, argument

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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