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Concept Explanation Rubric 
Concept Explanation Rubric
Essay #2. Write an essay about a concept that interests you.
Rubric Code: D9W698
By pwbattistelli
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Introduction

Background history/thesis statement
Excellent

There is a well-developed introduction with an attention grabber that hooks the reader’s interest and continues to engage the reader up until the thesis statement. The thesis statement clearly states the experience or event that will be described as well as the effect on the writer.
Good

Introduction creates interest. Thesis states the concept.
Fair

Introduction adequately explains the background, but may lack detail. Thesis states the concept, but key elements are missing
Poor

Background details are a random, unclear collection of information. Thesis is vague and unclear
Main Points

Body Paragraphs
Excellent

Well developed main points/topic sentences that relate directly to the thesis. Supporting examples are concrete and detailed. The narrative is developed with an effective point of view.
Good

Three or more main points relate to the thesis, but some may lack details. The narrative shows events from the author’s point of view, but could use more descriptive language.
Fair

Three or more main points are present, but lack details in describing the event. Little descriptive language is used.
Poor

Less than three ideas/main points are explained and/or they are poorly developed. The story tells; it doesn’t show
Conclusion

Excellent

Conclusion effectively wraps up and re stresses the importance of the thesis.
Good

Conclusion effectively summarizes the topic.
Fair

Conclusion exists, but is a basic restatement of the thesis.
Poor

Conclusion is not effective and does not summarize main points.
Organization

Structure and transitions
Excellent

Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the thesis. Transitions are effective and vary throughout the paragraph, not just in the topic sentences.
Good

Logical progression of ideas. Transitions are present throughout the essay, but lacks variety.
Fair

Organization is clear. Transitions are present at times, but there is very little variety.
Poor

Writing is not organized. The transitions between ideas are unclear or non existent.
Style

Sentence flow, variety, diction
Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Diction is consistent and words are well chosen.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure, Diction is consistent.
Fair

Writing is clear, but could use a little more sentence variety to make the writing more interesting.
Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences.
Mechanics

Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar
Excellent

Grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are all correct. No errors.
Good

Grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are generally correct with few errors (1-2)
Fair

There are only a few (3-4) errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Poor

Distracting errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Peer Editing

Excellent

Answered all peer editing questions. Left a minimum of 3 specific ideas for improvement. Highlighted spelling and punctuation errors.
Good

Answered most peer editing questions. Left 2 specific ideas for improvement.
Fair

Answered most peer editing questions with yes or no responses. Left 1 idea for improvement.
Poor

Answered peer editing questions with yes or no responses. Left no specific ideas for improvement.
Audience

Word choice, voice
Excellent

Author clearly understands the needs of his/her audience and uses appropriate vocabulary. Voice is strong and appropriate.
Good

Author understands his/her audience. Vocabulary is less complex. Voice is clearly discernible.
Fair

Author seems to know his/her audience but uses simplistic vocabulary. Voice is unclear.
Poor

Authors does not acknowledge his/her audience in any way. There is no distinguishable voice or it is very simplistic.
Integration of Sources

Excellent

Summaries, paraphrases and quotations are appropriate, interesting and provide necessary information. All sources are correctly cited and are credible. Sources come from a wide range of media.
Good

There are a number of summaries, paraphrases or quotations, but they come from a narrow set of sources or they are not interesting. All sources are correctly cites and are credible.
Fair

There are few sources and some lack credibility or are incorrectly cited. Some of the summaries, paraphrases or quotations do not support the author's point or do not fit the purpose of the essay.
Poor

There are no outside sources.




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