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Essay 1 Rubric 
Rubric Code: DABXWA
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent (A)

10 pts

Good (B)

8.5 pts

Needs improvement (C)

7.5 pts

Poor (C-, below)

6.5 pts

Essay Requirements

Excellent (A)

Essay is written in an interesting way, clearly communicates connections between event and goals of the AFP, and maintains an appropriate tone.
Good (B)

Essay does a good job of fulfilling the requirements.
Needs improvement (C)

Essay does an adequate job of fulfilling the requirements.
Poor (C-, below)

Essay does not hold reader's attention. Connections are not clearly made.Tone inappropriate for essay type.
Description

Excellent (A)

Essay describes the event vividly, in a way that is easy for the reader to understand.
Good (B)

Description and detail are good, but not quite up to "excellent" level.
Needs improvement (C)

Description is adequate. Detail and description could be improved.
Poor (C-, below)

Event is not described vividly or clearly.
Organization

Excellent (A)

Essay is well thought-out and organized. Follows a coherent sequence. Has an interesting beginning and ends solidly.
Good (B)

For the most part, essay sticks to a solid organization. May occasionally lack focus/direction.
Needs improvement (C)

Attempts to stick to a solid organization. May jump around or be confusing at times.
Poor (C-, below)

Essay is disorganized and very difficult to follow.
Participation

Excellent (A)

Writer has participated in all required prewriting and workshop activities. All required elements have been turned in on time.
Good (B)

Writer has participated in most prewriting and workshop activities. Most required elements have been turned in (and turned in on time).
Needs improvement (C)

Writer has participated in some prewriting and workshop activities. Some, but not all required elements have been turned in, or have not been turned in on time.
Poor (C-, below)

Writer has not participated in all required prewriting and workshop activities. Required elements not turned in.
Conventions

Excellent (A)

Your paper contains no errors in MLA format, grammar, and/or mechanics.
Good (B)

The paper contains a few errors in MLA format, grammar, and/or mechanics.
Needs improvement (C)

The paper contains several errors in MLA format, grammar, and/or mechanics.
Poor (C-, below)

The paper contains several errors in MLA format, grammar, and/or mechanics.




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