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Problem-Solution Essay

Criteria for Evaluation for Problem Solution Paper

Rubric Code: JB762W

By swezeman

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate


	Good 25 pts	Fair 20 pts	Inadequate 15 pts	Score 25 pts
Problem	Good The problem is clearly defined. Facts illustrate the severity of the problem.	Fair The problem is defined but it is difficult to understand the nature of the problem. Information is unclear and confusing.	Inadequate The statement of the problem is not clearly defined. Information is not adequate.	Score _____ of 25
Solutions	Good The solutions are clearly defined. Focus is on the causes and effects, as well as consequences. Shortcomings of the solutions are clearly stated.	Fair The solutions are stated but is difficult to understand the evidence presented.	Inadequate The solutions are unclear and confusing. Information is inadequate.	Score _____ of 25
Evidence	Good Good support was given to the main idea. Facts and statistics were supplied from credible resources.	Fair Some evidence was given but is confusing and it does not fully support the main idea very well.	Inadequate No evidence was given to support the main idea.	Score _____ of 25
Optimal Solution	Good The optimal solution is clearly and thoroughly defined and supported. Focus is on why this solution could work where others have failed.	Fair The optimal solution is presented, but it is not supported with reasoning on why it will succeed.	Inadequate The optimal solution is barely mentioned.	Score _____ of 25
Organization	Good The essay is written in a logical order that the reader can easily follow and understand.	Fair The essay is only somewhat organized. It is a little difficult to read from one part to the next.	Inadequate The essay is very messy. There is no clear order to the writing.	Score _____ of 25
MLA Formatting	Good Flawless or few errors	Fair Significant number of errors	Inadequate Overwhelmingly flawed - will be officially defined as plagiarism in college.	Score _____ of 25