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Introduction Part II (RRL) Rubrics

Cause and Effect Essay

Part of this rubric comes from: http://faculty.weber.edu/kristinhadley/med6000/Literature%20Review%20Rubric.pdf

Rubric Code: F6C4C8

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Criteria for Essay
	Excellent (N/A)	Good (N/A)	Acceptable (N/A)	Unacceptable (N/A)
Introduction/Thesis Statement	Excellent Very clear overview of paper, demonstrates very well importance of topic. They engage the reader and create interest. 10	Good Clear overview of paper, demonstrates importance of topic. They engage the reader and create interest. 9.5 / 9	Acceptable More or less clear overview of paper, and somehow demonstrates importance of topic. They engage the reader and create interest. 8.5 / 8	Unacceptable Overview of paper is not clear, barely demonstrates importance of topic. They do not engage the reader. 7.5 / 7 / 6.5
Body Paragraphs Topic Sentences & Supporting Details	Excellent All the ff. are present: Balanced viewpoint: Objective, balanced view from various perspectives. Coherent theme: Each cited study related to the topic and to other studies. Depth and breadth of research: Variety of studies and attention to detail about the topic. Analysis: Collection of studies analyzed for differences and commonalities about the topic 25 / 24.5 / 24	Good One or two of the ff. are somehow wanting: Balanced viewpoint: Objective, balanced view from various perspectives. Coherent theme: Each cited study related to the topic and to other studies. Depth and breadth of research: Variety of studies and attention to detail about the topic. Analysis: Collection of studies analyzed for differences and commonalities about the topic 23.5 / 23 / 22.5 / 22	Acceptable One or two of the ff. are lacking: Balanced viewpoint: Objective, balanced view from various perspectives. Coherent theme: Each cited study related to the topic and to other studies. Depth and breadth of research: Variety of studies and attention to detail about the topic. Analysis: Collection of studies analyzed for differences and commonalities about the topic 21 / 20.5 / 20 / 19.5	Unacceptable Three or more of the ff. are clearly lacking: Balanced viewpoint: Objective, balanced view from various perspectives. Coherent theme: Each cited study related to the topic and to other studies. Depth and breadth of research: Variety of studies and attention to detail about the topic. Analysis: Collection of studies analyzed for differences and commonalities about the topic 19 / 18 / 17 / 16
Conclusion	Excellent Information expertly synthesized and brought to a coherent and logical conclusion. 10	Good Information well synthesized and brought to a logical conclusion. 9.5 / 9	Acceptable Most information well synthesized and brought to a logical conclusion, although some parts show signs of faltering logic. 8.5 / 8	Unacceptable Information not well synthesized and some conclusions were not logically arrived at. 7.5 / 7 / 6.5
Definition of Terms	Excellent All the terms written are only those necessary for the paper to be understood. All definitions are accurate. 10	Good While most of the terms written are necessary for the paper to be understood, one or two were not necessary. All definitions are accurate. 9.5 / 9	Acceptable While most of the terms written are necessary for the paper to be understood, one or two were not necessary. Most definitions are accurate. 8.5 / 8	Unacceptable Many terms written were not necessary. Several definitions written were not accurate. 7.5 / 7 / 6.5
APA Style & Communication	Excellent All the ff. are present: APA style followed: tone, word choice, person, citation, etc. Information logically organized with good flow. Issues threaded throughout paper.They engage the reader and create interest with creativity. Transitions are logical and smooth. 10	Good One or two of the ff. are somehow wanting: APA style followed: tone, word choice, person, citation, etc. Information logically organized with good flow. Issues threaded throughout paper.They engage the reader and create interest with creativity. Transitions are logical and smooth. 9.5 / 9	Acceptable One or two of the ff. are lacking: APA style followed: tone, word choice, person, citation, etc. Information logically organized with good flow. Issues threaded throughout paper.They engage the reader and create interest with creativity. Transitions are logical and smooth. 8.5 / 8	Unacceptable Three or more of the ff. are clearly lacking: APA style followed: tone, word choice, person, citation, etc. Information logically organized with good flow. Issues threaded throughout paper.They engage the reader and create interest with creativity. Transitions are logical and smooth. 7.5 / 7 / 6.5
References	Excellent References correctly typed in APA format, exceeds the minimum number and all high quality sources. 5	Good References correctly typed in APA format, exceeds the minimum number and a good mix of high quality and internet sources. 4.5	Acceptable References correctly typed in APA format, meets the minimum number and quality sources. 4	Unacceptable References not correctly typed in APA format, less than the minimum number and poor quality sources. 3.5 / 3
Mechanics	Excellent No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. 10	Good A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph. 9.5 / 9	Acceptable A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned. 8.5 / 8	Unacceptable Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. 7.5 / 7 / 6.5

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