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Cause & Effect Paper 
Cause & Effect Paper
Specific expectations for elements of a Cause & Effect Paper: Final Draft
Rubric Code: N2399BW
By ptorwich
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Hook
5 pts

Above Average

The introduction contains a strong, attention-grabbing opening statement.
Average

Opening statement is present, but not "attention-grabbing".
Below Average

Hook falls short or is not present
Thesis Statement
10 pts

Above Average

The thesis statement clearly identifies the topic of the essay and outlines the specific main points to be discussed.

The thesis statement is placed correctly.
Average

The thesis statement presents the topic of the essay, and generally outlines of the points without addressing the specifics

The thesis statement is placed correctly.
Below Average

The thesis statement is not clear, or one was not included.
Topic Sentences
10 pts

Above Average

Each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence which refers to one of the main points from the thesis statement. Topic sentences are well written and clearly communicate the focus of the paragraph.
Average

Each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence which refers to one of the main points from the thesis statement. Topic sentences are adequate, yet unremarkable.
Below Average

Topic sentences are not obviously present, and/or do not refer back to the thesis statement's main points.
Causal Connection
10 pts

Above Average

Includes 3 cause/effect relationships which are logical; the writer clarifies the cause-effect relationship for the audience.
Average

Includes 3 cause/effect relationships, however the writer does not clarify the relationship for the audience (assumes that the audience will put it together).
Below Average

Includes less than 3 cause/effect relationships, and they may lack clarification of the cause-effect relationship for the audience.
Support
10 pts

Above Average

The writer provided thoroughly sufficient details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic, which are documented as factual (not merely the writer's opinion).
Average

The writer provided some details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic, which are documented as factual (not merely the writer's opinion).
Below Average

The writer did not provide enough details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic. Those that were presented may have not been adequately documented.
Conclusion
10 pts

Above Average

The conclusion is effective. It contains a strong restated thesis, summary, and closing sentence which provide insight as to the implications of the information provided.
Average

The conclusion is somewhat effective.
It may contain a restated thesis that was not reworded and a partial summary, but it does not provide insight.
Below Average
Logical Flow
5 pts

Above Average

Details are placed in a logical order;presentation effectively keeps the interest of the reader.

A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how the ideas are connected.
Average

Most details are placed in a logical order, and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.

Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are unclear.
Below Average

Some details may not be in a logical order or expected order, and this distracts the reader.There is little sense that the writing is organized.

The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistant.
Voice
5 pts

Above Average

The writer seems to be writing from knowledge or experience. The author shows ownership and conviction regarding the ideas presented.
Average

The writer seems to be writing from some experience but lacks passion regarding the issue.
Below Average

The writer relates some knowledge but adds little to the topic discussed.
Conventions
5 pts

Above Average

Little to no errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar or capitalization.
Average

Minimal errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.
Below Average

Many distracting errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.
Sentence Structure
5 pts

Above Average

There are no run-ons, comma splices, or sentence fragments in the paragraph.

Writer uses many compound/complex sentences
Average

There are a few run-ons, comma splices, and/or sentence fragments in the paragraph.

Writer uses some compound/complex sentences.
Below Average

There are many run-ons, comma splices, and/or sentence fragments in the paragraph.

Many primer-style sentences are used throughout.
Word Choice
5 pts

Above Average

The writer demonstrates proper use of vocabulary that adds to the quality of writing and enhances the overall meaning of the topic.
Average

The writer utilizes adequate vocabulary choices, although words are occasionally either misused or out-of-place.
Below Average

Word choice is generally unremarkable, misused or out-of-place.
Format
Title
5 pts

Above Average

Paper's title is creative and original, fitting the topic of the essay.
Average

Title is present, fitting the topic of the essay
Below Average

Title does not fit the topic of the essay.
Length
5 pts

Above Average

Essay is at least 500 words (+/-10)
Average

Essay is at least 500 words (+/-10)
Below Average

Essay is considerably shorted than required.
In-text Citation
5 pts

Above Average

The writer followed all MLA Format requirements in regards to In-text Citation
Average

The writer followed most of the MLA Format requirements in regards to In-text Citation
Below Average

The writer did address MLA Format requirements in regards to In-text Citation
Works Cited
5 pts

Above Average

All Sources are correctly cited as per MLA requirements
Average

Most Sources are correctly cited as per MLA requirements
Below Average

Most Sources are not cited correctly or not at all.



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