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Rubric for grading English Compsition Essays

Rubric Code: H9A2X6

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Subject: English

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Criterion 100 %
	Inadequate 1 pts	Poor 2 pts	Fair 3 pts	Good 4 pts	Excellent 5 pts
Content & Development 30 pts Support: Enough? Relevant?	Inadequate -Assigned topic is not narrowed and referred to only slightly. -Content is unclear and incomplete. -No examples or explanations used for support. -Major points are not addressed.	Poor -Assigned topic is not narrowed. - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear -Vague ideas repeated without support. Inadequate sources, or no sources used for research. -Unclear connection to main idea or thesis	Fair -Student attempts to narrow down assigned topic. - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed or implied, but not well supported. - Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts. Approved sources not used for research. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Good -Assigned topic is narrowed. - Content is comprehensive, and accurate - Major points are stated clearly and are generally supported - Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts. Approved sources used for research. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.	Excellent -Assigned topic is narrowed and made relevant. - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Research is excellent, timely and addresses course concepts. Approved, relevant sources used for research. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization & Structure 30 pts Unity & coherence: Intro, Concln; Thesis	Inadequate -No pattern of organization present. No transitions used. -Introduction and conclusion are missing. -Thesis is missing. -Single sentence paragraphs used without support.	Poor - No clear pattern of organization. No transitions used - Introduction and/or conclusion is missing. -Thesis is missing - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	Fair - Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. - Introduction is missing or, if provided, does not preview major points. -Thesis is missing, vague, implied, or spread through the introduction. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. - Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper. Or Conclusion repeats the thesis exactly, word for word.	Good - Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. - Introduction provides sufficient background on the topic -Clear, focused thesis present as last sentence of Introduction paragraph. Thesis is connected with transitions. - Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. - Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.	Excellent - Structure of the paper is clear, easy to follow and interesting to read. - Introduction is interesting and previews major points. -Thesis is clear, focused, and properly placed. - Paragraph use logical, clear transitions - Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper
Format 10 pts MLA (applicable only to Research assignment)	Inadequate -Paper lacks all elements of correct formatting. -Line, spacing, and page numbering not respected. -First page is not constructed in MLA -Borrowed material not acknowledged with quotes or (Ref). -No Works Cited	Poor - Paper lacks many elements of correct formattting. -line or spacing do not follow required format -First page not constructed in MLA - Citations and references are not provided. -No Works Cited list, or incomplete Works Cited - Paper is inadequate/excessive in length.	Fair - Paper follows most guidelines. -Line, spacing, and page numbers attempted. - Paper provides citations, but they are incorrectly prepared. - Paper provides reference list, with some errors or omissions. -Some (Ref) not in Works Cited. - Paper is over/ under word length.	Good - Paper follows designated guidelines. -First page, line, spacing, and page numbers constructed in MLA. - Citations and references are used appropriately. Proper use of (Ref) - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. -Complete Works Cited	Excellent - Paper consistently follows designated guidelines. -Line, spacing, page numbers, and first page all follow MLA guidelines. - Citations and references are used appropriately. Signal phrases used to introduce borrowed material. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. Complete Works Cited with clear references to (Ref).
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 30 pts Syntax & Coherence: grammar, sentence structure, level of formality (tone), idiom	Inadequate -Frequent, consistent serious syntax errors, like fragments and run-ons. -Frequent use of non-standard sentence structures and non-idiomatic language. -No variety in sentence structure. -Language uses only informal tone, slang, and cliches.	Poor - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. -Some non-standard and non-idiomatic language. -Very little variety of sentence structure. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.	Fair - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. -Few sentence structure errors. -Tries to use a variety of sentence structures. - Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.	Good - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. -Occassional sentence structure of word choice errors. -Semi-formal tone sustained. No use of slang or second person reference. -Varies sentence structure. - Language is generally clear and precise; sentences display some varied structure.	Excellent - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. -No errors in sentence structure or diction. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.

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