iRubric: Utopian/Dystopian Novel Essay #1 rubric

The writing lacks a clear sense of direction. Ideas are strung together in a loose fashion.
• Not title is present.
• Sequencing of details is not clear.
• Transitions are evident.

• The organization structure is somewhat effective but reader may be confused at times.
• The title is present but uninspired
• Sequencing of details is limited.
• Transitions are limited.

• The organizational structure is strong enough to move the reader through the essay without too much confusion.
• The title is original but does not clearly capture the central theme.
• Sequencing of details is logical.
• Transitions attempt to tie the ideas of the paper together.

• The organization enhances the central theme or idea and allows reader to move easily through the essay.
• The title is original and captures the central theme of the essay.
• Sequence of detail is effective and logical.
• Transitions effectively tie the ideas of the paper together.

• A minimal grasp of standard writing conventions is apparent.
• Numerous errors in conventions distract and/or confuse the reader.
*Single spaced
Use of first and second person pronouns

• A basic grasp of the standard writing conventions is apparent.
• Errors in conventions may impair readability.
*Some uses of first and second person pronouns

• A strong grasp of the standard writing conventions is apparent: capitalization is correct, punctuation is smooth and enhances meaning, spelling is essentially correct, grammar and usage are generally correct.
*Mostly uses third person pronouns.

• A strong grasp of standard writing conventions is apparent: capitalization is accurate, punctuation is smooth and enhances meaning, spelling is correct, grammar is essentially correct.
*Uses third person pronouns throughout the essay.