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Reader Response

Grading rubric for Essay 3

Rubric Code: J9X58B

By JonathanBolick

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

English 102
	5 (N/A)	4 (N/A)	3 (N/A)	2 (N/A)	1 (N/A)
Thesis/main idea	5 Easily identifiable, plausible, novel, sophisticated, insightful, crystal clear. Connects well with the paper title.	4 Promising, but may be slightly unclear, or lacking in insight or originality. Title does not connect as well with thesis or is not as interesting	3 May be unclear (contain vague terms), appear unoriginal, or offer relatively little that's new; provides little around which to structure the paper. Title and thesis do not connect well or title is unimaginative.	2 Difficult to identify at all, may be bland restatement of obvious point.	1 Is like the Needs Help paper but problems are more serious or more frequent.
Structure	5 Evident, understandable, appropriate for thesis. Excellent transitions from point to point. Paragraphs support solid topic sentences.	4 Generally clear and appropriate, though may wander occasionally. May have a few unclear transitions, or a few paragraphs without strong topic sentences.	3 Generally unclear, often wanders or jumps around. Few or weak transitions, many paragraphs without topic sentences.	2 Unclear, often because thesis is weak or non-existent. Transitions confusing and unclear. Few topic sentences.	1 Is like the Needs Help paper but problems are more serious or more frequent.
Use of evidence	5 Primary source information used to buttress every point with at least one example. Examples support topic sentences Excellent integration of quoted material into sentences. Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the ideas in the sources and critically evaluates/responds to those ideas in an analytical, persuasive manner.	4 Examples used to support most points. Some evidence does not support or may appear where inappropriate. Quotes well integrated into sentences. Demonstrates a solid understanding of the sources and critically responds in an analytical, persuasive manner.	3 Examples used to support some points. Points often lack supporting evidence, or evidence used where inappropriate (no clear point?) Demonstrates a general understanding of the ideas in the sources and only occasionally critically evaluates/responds to those ideas in an analytical, persuasive manner.	2 Very few or very weak examples. General failure to support statements, or evidence seems to support no statement. Quotes are not integrated into sentences; "plopped in" in improper manner. Demonstrates a little understanding of (or occasionally misreads) the ideas in the sources and does not critically evaluate or respond to those ideas in an analytical, persuasive manner.	1 Is like the Needs Help paper but problems are more serious or more frequent.
Style/Mechanics	5 Sentence structure, grammar, and diction excellent; correct use of punctuation and citation style; minimal to no spelling errors; absolutely no run-on sentences or comma splices. Conforms in every way to format requirements.	4 Sentence structure, grammar, and diction strong despite occasional lapses; punctuation and citation style often used correctly. Some (minor) spelling errors; may have one run-on sentence or comma splice. Conforms in every way to format requirements.	3 Problems in sentence structure, grammar, and diction (usually not major). Some errors in punctuation, citation style, and spelling. May have some run-on sentences or comma splices. Conforms in almost every way to format requirements.	2 Big problems in sentence structure, grammar, and diction. Frequent major errors in citation style, punctuation, and spelling. May have many run-on sentences and comma splices. Does not conform to format requirements.	1 Is like the Needs Help paper but problems are more serious or more frequent.

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English

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Writing

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