iRubric: Take Home Essay Unit 1 rubric

Introduction summarizes main argument and provides your reasoning. Reasoning is well thought-out and easy to follow.

You state your main argument and provide at least three reasons for support.

You state your main argument but you could support your answer with more reasons or your reasons could have been more well-thought out.

You state your main argument but fail to support your answer with reasons.

You support your answer with at least two pieces of evidence of evolution through natural selection. You follow each statement up with a thorough explanation of how it supports your argument. It is clear from your essay you understand the theory of evolution through natural selection and can apply the concepts in your argument.

You use at least two pieces of evidence through natural selection to support your argument. The connection you make between the scientific concepts and the article are clear.

You mention at least two pieces of evidence through natural selection to support your argument. Perhaps you failed to use the evidence in an organize way. It might not be clear how the evidence through natural selection supports your argument or connects to the article.

You mention at least one piece of evidence through natural selection but you could use it in a more effective way. It isn't clear you understand the theory of evolution through natural selection or how to apply the concepts.

Your essay is neat. It is organized and is thoughtful. You use appropriate grammar and spelling. Your essay is professional in nature with proper capitalization and quotations when possible. It is clear you edited and revised your essay.

Your essay is neat and organized. Your errors in grammar and spelling, and capitalization are limited. You essay shows signs of editing and revision.

Your essay could be neater or more organized. You should be careful to watch your grammar, language, spelling, or capitalization. Your essay shows signs of needing editing.

Your essay needs more organization or editing. Perhaps you have many grammar, spelling, or capitalization errors.