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Research essay
Research essay
Rubric Code:
D62WW4
By
mweiner123
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
(none)
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Unacceptable
(N/A)
Beginning
2 pts
Approaching
5 pts
Meets
10 pts
Exceeds
17 pts
Introduction
Unacceptable
-No thesis
Beginning
-Thesis is incomplete, unclear or confusing
Approaching
-Has a thesis, introduction is poorly structured or unclear
Meets
-Has a thesis that is arguable, and clearly stated,
Exceeds
-Has a strong thesis that is arguable, clearly stated, and provides a 'hook' to encourage the reader to continue
Body
Unacceptable
-No transitions
- No supporting details
Beginning
-No transition
-Less than 2 supporting details per body paragraph
Approaching
-Some of the body paragraphs start with a transitional word or phrase
-each body paragraph
has at least 2 supporting details
Meets
-Each body paragraph begins with a transitional word or phrase
-each body paragraph has at least 3 supporting details
Exceeds
-Each body paragraph begins with a well chosen transitional word or phrase
-each body paragraph has at least 3 supporting details and one direct quote.
Conclusion
Unacceptable
-No conclusion
Beginning
-Empty conclusion
Approaching
-Missing either restatement of thesis or summary of essay
Meets
-Restates thesis
-summarizes essay
Exceeds
-Restates the thesis in different words that add to the understanding of topic and/or writers opinion
-summarizes and brings a feeling of closure to essay
References
Unacceptable
-No references
Beginning
0-1 references
-not well chosen
-many errors in formatting or incomplete information
Approaching
2 references
-at least one well chosen
(reliable and credible)
-some errors in formatting or incomplete information
Meets
3 references
-well chosen (reliable and credible)
-some errors in formatting
-MLA formatting
Exceeds
3 references
-well chosen (reliable and credible)
-few or no errors in formating
-MLA formatting
Grammar, usage & mechanics
Unacceptable
-Errors throughout writing. Meaning is lost.
Beginning
-Many errors in the writing where meaning is lost. No title page.
Approaching
-Many errors in writing, but meaning is understandable. Title page is present but does not follow the given format.
Meets
-Some errors in writing, but they do not interfere with the meaning. Title page is present but does not quite follow the given format.
Exceeds
-Few or no errors in writing. Title page is complete and follows given format.
ideas / organization
Unacceptable
-Ideas are unclear
-Reader can not follow the meaning
Beginning
-Ideas are unclear, incomplete, or poorly organized. Much of the meaning is lost to the reader.
Approaching
-Some problems with organization and flow of ideas. Simple sentence structure with little variety.
Meets
-Ideas are reasonably well linked and organized. Clear sentence structure. Mostly relevent and cohesive structure.
Exceeds
-Strongly linked ideas.
Excelent transition and flow throughout the essay. Excellent sentence structure. Everything is relevent and cohesive.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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