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Part One: Essay 
Rubric Code: CXXB5B
By smitan3
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Poor

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Idea Development

Poor

Text lacks attempt at including clear idea, thesis, or details. No details support the main idea. No details engage, inspire, or intrigue the reader.
Fair

Text attempts to be clear. Text attempts to include a thesis. Details are included but most do not relate to the thesis. Most details do not engage, inspire, or intrigue the reader.
Good

Text is mostly clear and attempts to catch the reader's attention. Most details support the thesis. Most ideas engage, inspire, or intrigue the reader.
Excellent

Text is clear and focused; captures the reader's attention. All details are relevant, interesting, vivid, and accurate. Details support the main idea. Ideas engage, inspire, or intrigue the reader.
Organization

Poor

Order is missing or random. No identifiable structure. Introduction and conclusion absent Sequence is random. Organization makes it hard to identify the the main idea.
Fair

Includes introduction conclusion and body paragraphs in the correct order.
Good

Order mostly moves toward a thoughtful ending. Order is logical. Most ideas are enhanced by the organization.
Excellent

Order moves toward a logical, thoughtful ending. Order enhances the main idea. Order is logical. Ideas are connected to one another.
Word Choice

Poor

Wore are simple or vague. Words and phrases make meaning less clear. Language is used incorrectly.
Fair

Words are sometimes simple or vague. Words sometimes make the meaning less clear. Language is sometimes used incorrectly.
Good

Words are usually specific and clear. Language is usually natural and appropriate. Words usually help develop ideas.
Excellent

The right word, used in the right way, at the right time. The writer chooses words that create the intended effect. Words are specific with clear meanings. Language is natural and appropriate.
Fluency and Conventions

Poor

Sentences ramble, are incomplete, or awkward. Sentences have no variety. Many grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes.
Fair

Sentences are routine and only sometimes flow. Sentences are mostly choppy and awkward. Some grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes.
Good

Languages usually flows and sentences are well-crafted. Sentences usually vary in length and structure. Sentences mostly use purposeful varied beginnings. Feels business-like. Few grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes.
Excellent

Languages flows and sentences are well-crafted. Sentences vary in length and structure. Sentences use purposeful varied beginnings. Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation is present.
Completion and Presentation

Poor

All directions for formatting and length are not followed.
Fair

Two elements of formatting and presentation were not followed.
Good

One element of formatting and presentation was not followed.
Excellent

12 point Times New Roman font. Double-spaced. Typed. Full-length.




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