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Synthesis Essay 
Synthesis Essay
Synthesis essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: Q22BWX7
By dathomas
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Criteria for Paragraph
  Excellent

5 points

5 pts

Good

3-4 points

3 pts

Fair

1-2 points

1 pts

Poor

0 points

0 pts

Introduction and Title

Excellent

Gains attention and clearly shows what essay will cover
Good

Includes topic and somewhat draws the reader in
Fair

Topic mentioned; lack of attention-getting
Poor

No introduction evident
Thesis Statement

Excellent

Thesis is clear and found as the last sentence of first paragraph. The thesis presents a clear topic for the rest of the paper plus an assertion.
Good

Thesis is present and in the proper place. Thesis expresses the main topic, however it is not as strong as it could be. There does not fully express the main topic.
Fair

Thesis is not a true thesis. Thesis does not relate to the paper or express the main idea of the paper.
Poor

No thesis is stated.
Details/Examples

Evidence used from text
Excellent

The thesis statement is clearly supported with examples from the appropriate resources. Insightful connections are made between the statement and resources.
Good

The thesis statement is somewhat supported, but the support could be stronger. A few insightful connections are made between the
statement and the resources.
Fair

The thesis statement is weakly supported and is minimally supported. Only one insightful connection is made.
Poor

The thesis statement is never clearly addressed in the paper.
The examples used do not support the thesis statement.
There are no insightful connections.
Organization/Structure

Titles and authors are included and formatted correctly
Excellent

Each paragraph flows to the next paragraph using transitions. Paragraphs follow a logical order. Ideas are logically separated into paragraphs.
Good

Some paragraphs flow to the next paragraph. Most paragraphs follow a logical order. Some, but not many, transitions are used.
Fair

Paragraphs do not follow a logical order. Paragraphs are out of order. Ideas are not logically categorized in paragraphs. Transitional phrases are used very infrequently.
Poor

Paragraph form is not used. No transitions used.
Conclusion

Excellent

Closing paragraph summarizes work. Thesis sentence is reworded somewhere in paragraph and final statement leave reader with a strong thought.
Good

Closing gives some clarity of topic and main idea. Gives closure to paragraph.
Fair

Closing is poorly connected to relevant topic and gives no closure to paragraph.
Poor

There is no closing present.
Language / Mechanics

Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.



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