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In Class Essay 
In Class Essay
Analytical essay
Rubric Code: C23WX3W
By jbenson
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Overall Organization
15 %

Excellent

The details are in a clear effective order. Arguments are covered thoroughly and given about the same amount of space.
Good

The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to a set pattern. Arguments are given roughly the same space.
Fair

The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the essay, or the details do not adequately support the author's controlling point.
Poor

No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Intro/Thesis/Conclusion
15 %

Excellent

Well developed intro & thesis statement. They address one of the essay prompts and propose a clear, logical argument. The conclusion effectively unifies the essay.
Good

Intro & thesis statement are fairly well developed. But while they address one of the essay prompts and propose an argument, the argument is a bit unclear. The conclusion unifies the essay but there may be too much restating.
Fair

Intro & thesis statement introduces the paper's topic and addresses one of the essay prompts, but information is not accurate and complete; they do not emphasize the main point in a clear manner. The conclusion makes a point about the paper's main argument, but it does not "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Poor

Intro & thesis statement do not introduce the paper's topic; it is unclear which essay prompt is covered. There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay.
Body Paragraphs
50 %

Excellent

Each paragraph contains a clear topic. Examples in the paragraphs are clear & specific; there are enough focused examples to fully support and defend the paper's main argument.
Good

Each paragraph contains a clear topic. Examples are clear & specific, but do not fully defend the paper's main argument; needs to be fleshed out a bit more.
Fair

There is some confusion as to topic in at least 1 paragraph. Examples are not thorough enough to defend the main argument.
Poor

There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph. Examples are either wrong or lacking.
Mechanics
10 %

Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Page numbers are present for the scenes cited.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning. A few missing page citations.
Fair

Several errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, still get meaning and intent of the essay across. Page citations are missing.
Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Sentence Structure
10 %

Excellent

Writing is logical and fluid. Nothing distracts from the topic.
Good

Writing is easy to read but runs into some disjointed thoughts; the paragraph structure, however, is clear.
Fair

Writing has run-ons or choppy sentences that distracts from the flow, but paragraph structure is clear.
Poor

Writing is difficult to follow. Many issues with sentence structure and paragraph flow.



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