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Evaluative Essay 
Rubric Code: C2398WB
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  A

5 pts

B

4 pts

C

3 pts

D

2 pts

F

1 pts

Focused on Topic

A

Writer focuses on strengths and weaknesses of own writing. Able to effectively judge writing.
B

Writer focuses on strengths and weaknesses of own writing. Commentary on how to improve writing is weak.
C

Writers focuses on strengths or weaknesses but is unable to evaluate both.
D
F

Writer is not clear about strengths and/or weaknesses.
Evaluative Criteria

A

Criteria for evaluation is clearly articulated and logical.
B

Criteria for evaluation is stated and logical in general, but is not always clear.
C

Criteria for evaluation can be found but the ideas lack substance and may be somewhat illogical.
D

Criteria for evaluation is mostly missing and illogical.
F

No criteria is stated.
Specific Examples/Support

A

Writer includes several specific examples to support claims.
B

Writer uses few specific examples to support claims.
C

Writer uses some specific examples but the examples are not developed or are weak and limited.
D

Writer uses some specific examples but the examples are not relevant to topic.
F

Writer fails to use any specific examples.
Writing Fluency and Conventions

A

Academic voice, third person, present/past tense consistent. Almost no grammar or mechanical errors. Writing in clear.
B

Academic voice, third person, present/past tense mostly consistent. Few grammar or mechanical errors. Writing is clear.
C

Academic voice, third person, present/past tense somewhat consistent. Several grammar or mechanical errors. Writing could be clearer.
D

Academic voice, third person, present/past tense inconsistent. Many grammar or mechanical errors. Writing is unclear in significant areas.
F

Lacking academic voice, third person, present/past tense. Grammar or mechanical errors distract from content. Writing is unclear.
MLA

A

Essay follows MLA style guidelines with no errors.
B

Essay follows MLA style guidelines with 1 - 2 minor errors.
C

Essay follows MLA style guidelines with 3 - 5 minor errors or 1-2 major errors.
D

Essay follows MLA style guidelines with many major errors.
F

Format is incorrect.




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