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Essay Rubric - Archaeology 
Midterm Essay Rubric
write a reflective essay about a topic of your choice, applying the contents seen throughout the units.
Rubric Code: KX93A4A
By firvegea
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Exemplary

8 pts

Satisfactory

6 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Minimal

2 pts

Introduction/Thesis

Exemplary

Includes necessary components of introduction (hook, title/author, background, thesis) and thesis is stated in a clear and direct way.
Satisfactory

Includes most of the components of introduction and thesis is stated in a clear and direct way.
Proficient

A few of the components are missing and the thesis is not a direct lead in to the topics of the body paragraphs.
Minimal

Introduction does not relate to body of the essay and thesis is weak.
Body Paragraphs

Exemplary

Body paragraphs organized in a structured way (topic, intro, lead in to topic, literary support given, relation to thesis, transition) and fully explain initial intent of paper.
Satisfactory

Paragraphs are organized and necessary components available but are lacking in a cohesive flow.
Proficient

Organization is lacking and a few of the necessary components are missing, thus leading to an incomplete paragraph(s).
Minimal

Body paragraphs provided do not aid in development of thesis.
Structure and Organization

Exemplary

Paragraphs are well developed and appropriately divided; ideas linked with smooth and effective transitions.
Satisfactory

Competent organization, without sophistication. Competent paragraph structure; lacking in effective transitions.
Proficient

Limited attempts to organize around a thesis; paragraphs are mostly stand-alone with weak or non-evident transitions.
Minimal

Organization, while attempted, was unsuccessful. Paragraphs were simple, disconnected and formulaic. No evident transitions or planned sequence.
Grammar and Mechanics

Exemplary

Sentence structure is effective, powerful, and varied; virtually free of punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors.
Satisfactory

Effective and varied sentences; errors due to lack of proofreading; contains occasional punctuation spelling, or capitalization
Proficient

Formulaic sentence patterns; shows errors in sentence construction; contains several punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors.
Minimal

Simple sentences used excessively, errors in structure; contains many serious errors in punctuation, capitalization, and spelling
Contents

Exemplary

Linguistics contents seen throughout units 1 and 2 are present and exemplary used.
Satisfactory

Linguistics contents seen throughout units 1 and 2 are present and effectively used.
Proficient

Linguistics contents seen throughout units 1 and 2 are present and used.
Minimal

Linguistics contents seen throughout units 1 and 2 are somehow present, but misused.
Format and length

Essay includes:
a) A tittle.
b) Introduction including thesis statement.
c) Arguments (Body text)
d) Conclusion
e) Two references minimum.
4. Format:
a) Times New Roman 12. Double spaced.
b) From 500 to 700 words
Exemplary

Format is followed precisely and APA 6th edition is used correctly. Tittle, margins, font, and line spacing are all correctly done.
Satisfactory

Format is followed and APA 6th edition is used. Tittle, margins, font, and line spacing are present.
Proficient

Format is somehow followed and APA 6th edition is sometimes used. Tittle, margins, font, and line spacing are inconsistent.
Minimal

Format is not followed and APA 6th edition isn't used. Tittle, margins, font, and line spacing are missing or misused.




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