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Descriptive Essay Rubric 
Descriptive essay rubric
Rubric Code: R835AW
By rebelr
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Emerging

50 pts

Competent

80 pts

Advanced

100 pts

Grammar/mechanics

Emerging

Sloppy, in pencil, no revision
Competent

Some errors are corrected, in ink or typed, but there are a few errors.
Advanced

In ink or typed, with few or no errors - obviously revised.
Thesis statements

Emerging

No thesis is apparent or indicated.
Competent

There is a thesis statement, but it may not control the essay
Advanced

The thesis is clear, controls the essay, and is well-written.
Organization

Emerging

Little or no coherence, essay lacks transitions and connections
Competent

There is some attempt to use transitions, connections, and order principles.
Advanced

The essay is well organized and uses transitions, repetition, synonyms, and order principles
Development

Emerging

There is little development and few descriptions.
Competent

There is some attempt at development and description using at least two of the five senses.
Advanced

There is detailed and developed description using at least three of the five senses in meaningful sentences.
Revision

Emerging

There are many errors:
run on sentences
fragments
spelling
content problems
agreement
wrong word/word choice
coherence - get help at the tutor center: Holt 201 954-5657
Competent

There are few errors, but needs work on:
Advanced

There are no errors and the essay has obviously been revised for content as well as mechanics.




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