iRubric: Cause and Effect Rubric

-Well-developed introduction with a clear thesis statement that introduces the topic.
-It engages the reader and creates interest
-Contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic to be described.

-Introduction contains a thesis statement. The thesis creates interest and is fairly well developed.
-While it contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic being described, it is not very engaging.

-Introduction contains a thesis statement, but it either does not give accurate and complete information about the topic, or it lacks detail.
-Does not engage reader.

-The introduction does not contain a thesis statement. It does not introduce the central theme of the essay.

-Presents an organization that enhances the central idea or theme.
-Writing flows smoothly
-Logical progression of details
-Appropriate and effective transitions.
-Conclusion reinforces unity.

-The writing presents an organization that reinforces the central theme
-Includes transitions that are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness.
-Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order.
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-The writing presents an organization that satisfactorily develops the central theme.
-Presents a conclusion, but tie essay together.
--The flow of the essay from detail to detail is difficult to understand or important information has been left out.

--Presents an organization that is not adequate for the central idea or theme.
-Includes a structure that is a simple listing of loosely connected events, ideas, and/or details
-Transitions are missing and ideas may not flow.
-No conclusion or the conclusion is not related to the thesis and body of the paper.

-Is almost error-free and demonstrates an outstanding control of appropriate standard writing conventions.

-Exhibits few errors and mainly shows effective control of appropriate standard writing conventions.
-A few minor consistent errors, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.

-Reflects limited control of appropriate standard writing conventions.
---A few regular errors that, while distracts from the meaning and intent of the essay, can still be determined.
-Requires moderate editing

-Contains many errors that reflect a struggle with control of basic conventions.
-Distracting and major errors.
-Requires extensive editing.