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3060J Essay 1 With Cover 
1510 Essay 1 With Cover
Rubric Code: HXX2422
By kholcomb
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric ENG 3060J
  Excellent

9 pts

Good

8 pts

Fair

7 pts

Poor

6 pts

Expression
3 pts

Measures how well the student is able to communicate complex ideas in writing.
Excellent

Employs strong, accurate, varied vocabulary, formal tone (mature and balanced, third person); varied, effective sentences; sophisticated ideas, approach. Intellectually rigorous.
Good

Much of the previous is true. Vocab accurate, tone formal, ideas clearly described and explained. Has some sparkle to it.
Fair

Essay covers all required bases. Might use informal language (first or second person, slang). Some sentences might be awkward, ungrammatical, or confusing.
Poor

Awkward. Lacks writing maturity and adequate understanding of the rules of language. Sentences can be unclear, with awkward syntax. Vocab may be incorrect.
Development & Structure
2.5 pts

Measures planning, layout, development of ideas, and use of sources.
Excellent

Intro clear, complete, focused. Language fresh, striking, engaging. All sources introduced and foregrounded. Ideas explained and supported with enough quotes. NO SQs. Transitions clear and integral. Paragraphs organized and cohesive.
Good

Most of the previous is true. Intro lays out clear plan for essay. Everything in intro belongs there. Sources introduced, ideas mostly supported and explained with quotes. Only one or two SQs if any. Transitions clear, paragraphs organized.
Fair

Some of the previous is true. The intro lays out ideas to follow, but might generalize. Ideas sometimes supported by quotes. One or two SQs if any. Transitions missing or sequential (first, second). Paragraphs crowded or undeveloped.
Poor

Little of the previous is true. Intro more like body paragraph. Body paragraphs overly long, too short, or too packed with information. Too much summary and paraphrase, with too few quotations. Transitions weak or missing.
Format (MLA) & Mechanicss
2.5 pts

Measures attention to details of writing and MLA format.
Excellent

Highly polished with NO typos, spelling, grammar, punctuation errors, NO format errors or missing elements. Citations correct. WC correct.
Good

Fairly polished. Few format errors and missing elements. Quotations and paraphrases are cited parenthetically. WC mostly correct.
Fair

Less polished. Several format errors and/or missing elements. Might lack some citations. WC contains several mistakes.
Poor

Many format errors and/or missing elements. Several quotations and paraphrases are not cited parenthetically. WC incorrect or missing.
Cover Letter
2 pts

Discusses revision.
Excellent

Shows student's keen insight into and interest in the process of revision.
Good

Deals with some larger aspects of revision.
Fair

Is present and adequate, but focuses mostly on editing.
Poor

Seems rushed, lacks insight, and/or focuses on editing.




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