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3080J Essay 1 
3060J Essay 1 With Cover
Rubric Code: LX22W8B
By kholcomb
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric ENG 3080J
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Good (B- to B)

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Fair (C- to C)

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Expression
1.5 pts

Measures how well the student is able to communicate complex ideas in writing.
Excellent (A- to A)

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

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

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

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
1.5 pts

Measures planning, layout, development of ideas, and use of sources.
Excellent (A- to A)

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 (B- to B)

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 (C- to C)

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 (D and below)

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
1 pts

Measures attention to details of writing and MLA format.
Excellent (A- to A)

Highly polished with NO typos, spelling, grammar, punctuation errors, NO format errors or missing elements. If assigned, citations correct. WC correct.
Good (B- to B)

Fairly polished. Few format errors and missing elements. Quotations and paraphrases are cited parenthetically. If assigned, WC mostly correct.
Fair (C- to C)

Less polished. Several format errors and/or missing elements. Might lack some citations. If assigned, WC contains several mistakes.
Poor (D and below)

Many format errors and/or missing elements. Several quotations and paraphrases are not cited parenthetically. If assigned, WC incorrect or missing.




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