iRubric: Synthesis Essay rubric

-Introduction includes problem asked.
-Thesis Statement is arguable; specific enough to be addressed.
-Body of essay includes a synthesis of the texts as they relate to a common thread, issue, theme/subject.
-Major points are stated clearly and are well supported with research.
-Conclusion indicates future research is needed in a certain area.
-At least four citations are used and are integrated properly and explain their signi

-Introduction includes situation and problem
-Body of essay includes solution, without a process or includes one possible solution.
-Major points are addressed, but not well supported with research.
-At least one citation is used and are integrated properly and somewhat explain their significance developing the ideas present.
--Conclusion weakly indicates future research is needed in a certain area.

-Either the situation and/or problem is missing
-Body of essay does not include a comprehensive solution.
-Major points are not clear.
--At least one citation is used, but are not integrated with the ideas that help develop the ideas.
-No conclusion

-Citations and references are used appropriately and follow the correct guidelines.
At least two citations are reported.

-Paper provides citations, but they are incorrectly prepared.
-At least one citation is used.

-Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting.
-Citations and references are not provided or a limited enough.