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Cause of World War I Essay 
Causes of World War I Essay
Your writing should use at least three cited sources and be a minimum of three pages (double spaced) in length. Your completed final draft is due by Friday, November 1.
Rubric Code: F2W2972
By MrHannah
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Cause of WWI Essay
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Introduction

Poor

The introduction is completely unclear and provides little support to the essay. The topics have little information as a preface and is more detrimental than useful. There is not a strong thesis or a thesis is not obviously present.
Fair

The introduction is somewhat vague or unclear and the hook is relatively weak. There is a general introduction to the topics that will be covered, but there are areas where the topics are unclear. The thesis has room for improvement, but gives the general perspective.
Good

The introduction is precise and provides an adequate hook. The paragraph contains a preface that provides a preface to the topics to be covered, but may be slightly vague. The thesis statement is strong, but there is room for more clarity or enforcement.
Excellent

The introduction is precise, providing a captivating hook. The introduction includes a preface to topics that will be covered. There is a strong thesis statement that provides the opinion that will be enforced throughout the essay.
Cause

Poor

The cause is not described in enough detail to be considered an argument. It is backed by very little, if any, examples of evidence.
Fair

The cause is made into a weak argument, backed by at least one example of strong evidence.
Good

The cause is made into a somewhat strong argument, backed by at least two examples of strong evidence.
Excellent

The cause is made into a strong argument, backed by at least three examples of strong evidence.
Example Battle

Poor

The battle is not described in enough detail to be considered a supporting example. It is backed by very little, if any, evidence.
Fair

The battle is made into a weak supporting detail, backed by at least one example of strong evidence.
Good

The battle is made into a somewhat strong supporting detail, backed by at least two examples of strong evidence.
Excellent

The battle is made into a strong supporting detail, backed by at least three examples of strong evidence.
Conclusion

Poor

The conclusion restates the thesis, with completely similar wording to the opening. The paragraph ineffectively wraps up the essay, but contains multiple flaws or weak area. The author provides no excess examples to back up the arguments. The paragraph is overall an weak end to the essay.
Fair

The conclusion restates the thesis, with very similar wording to the opening. The paragraph wraps up the essay, but contains multiple flaws or weak area. The author provides few examples to back up the arguments. The paragraph is overall an weak end to the essay.
Good

The conclusion restates the thesis, with somewhat different wording. The paragraph wraps up the essay, but may contain some flaws or weak area. The author provides additional examples to back up the arguments. The paragraph is overall an adequate end to the essay.
Excellent

The conclusion restates the thesis, with different wording. The paragraph effectively wraps up the essay, providing additional examples to back up the arguments. The paragraph is overall a strong end to the essay.
Organization

Poor

Writing is disorganized and
underdeveloped with no transitions
or closure.
Fair

Writing is confused and loosely
organized. Transitions are weak and closure is ineffective.
Good

Uses correct writing format and Incorporates a coherent closure.
Excellent

Writing includes a strong, beginning, middle, and end
with clear transitions.




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