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Causes of World War I essay 
Using the documents we went over in class and the provided outline you will write an essay which answers the questions, what were the underlying causes of WWI?
Rubric Code: J2B3BB
By teacharg
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric World War I Causes Essay
  Excellent

100 pts

Good

80 pts

Adequate

70 pts

Do Over

0 pts

Introduction

Excellent

Features an introductory paragraph that includes a restatement of the question, a definition of terms (where appropriate), a thesis, and a road map that introduces the categories to be developed.
Good

Features an introductory paragraph that includes a restatement of the question, a definition of terms (where appropriate), a thesis, and a roadmap that introduces the analytical categories to be developed.
Adequate

Features an introductory paragraph that includes an adequate thesis, and somwhat of a road map that somewhat introduces the analytical categories to be developed.
Do Over

Does not address or identify the question.
Body of Essay

Excellent

Is clearly organized with body paragraphs arranged in the order of the road map. Incorporates a reasonable number of the documents which are accurately interpreted. Contains clear topic sentences for each paragraph.
Good

Is clearly organized with body paragraphs arranged in the order of the road map. Incorporates a reasonable number of the documents which are mostly accurately interpreted. Contains clear topic sentences for each paragraph.
Adequate

Has a recognizable organization with main ideas divided into paragraphs although not in order of road map. Contains reference to a few documents with some effort at document analysis. Topic sentences are not always clear.
Do Over

Has no recognizable organization. Some documents are referenced but there is little understanding of document analysis. No real evidence of topic sentences.
Conclusion

Excellent

Concludes with a paragraph that clinches argument with a succinct and understandable summary.
Good

Concludes with a paragraph that restaes thesis and may summarize argument.
Adequate

Has some sort of concluding paragraph.
Do Over

Either has no conclusion or conclusion does not flow from essay.
Technical stuff

Excellent

There are few or no errors in sentence structure, spelling, punctuation and capitalization. Documents are cited when used. Outline is attached to essay.
Good

Includes several errors in sentence structure, spelling, punctuation and capitalization. Most documents are cited when used. Outline is attached to essay.
Adequate

Contains many errors in sentence structure, spelling, punctuation and capitalization. Some documents are cited when used. Outline is attached to essay.
Do Over

Contains serious errors in sentence structure and mechanics. Documents are not cited. Outline is not included or poorly executed.




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