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Paragraph Writing Rubric

This rubric will guide students that are writing answers to homework and individual, stand alone, essays in ENG 101.

Rubric Code: R22W442

By minhtuyenphan

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Subject: English

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Paragraph Evaluation
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Topic sentence	Poor Minimal effort, short sentence, no identifiable subject and no attitude about subject identified. Example: I am writing about computers. (First person, announces)	Fair Writer identifies topic but offers no attitude that will signify a possible solution or insight into the topic. Example: The economy is very weak and somebody needs to find a solution! (Invalid point)	Good Writer clearly states the topic and offers a reasonable attitude towards a possible solution. Example: The school system has overspent budgeted funds on a faculty lounge and the result is classroom technology is inadequate, resulting in lower test scores in the third grade!
Body Sentences	Poor The body sentences are poorly worded, contain personal opinion without factual documentation. Example: I was at the state fair on Sunday and I thought the whole place was disgusting. (First person)	Fair The body sentences are logical and pointed, but lack statistical evidence. Example: I arrived at the town council meeting at 8 pm, and listened to the various arguments without making a decision on how to vote. (First person, no argument)	Good The body sentences are varied, and provide statistical information that promotes god decision making. Example: During the meeting, representative Johnson offered a proposed budget that would cut property taxes by 3% to city residents without decreasing essential services such as police, EMS and fire department availability. (Third person)
Conclusion Sentence	Poor There is no conclusion to the paragraph, or the conclusion states a fact without describing the purpose of the information provided. Example: This is all so confusing to me! (First person, not a solution)	Fair The paragraph is summarized without offering a solution, motivation to continue reading, or engaging the reader. Example: Shopper discretionary has risen about 15% over the last ten years, according to the US Census Bureau. (What is the value of this statement?)	Good The final sentence motivates the reader to read further by providing factual information that can be used to promote the thesis. Example: Last year, the city council spent $1 million on new computers in the reading lab and the student reading test scores rose 20% in just one year, creating excitement among the entire student body!