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Informative Essay Rubric
Informative Essay Rubric
Five Paragraph Informative Essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
S238385
By
razan99
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Criteria for Essay
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Introduction/Thesis Statement
Excellent
Very well developed introduction & thesis statement. The hook is engaging and creates interest. The thesis shows the 3 sub-points to be covered.
Good
The introduction & thesis statement create some interest and are fairly well developed. Thesis contains the 3 sub-points to be covered but the hook needs to be more engaging.
Fair
The introduction & thesis statement introduce the process, but the thesis does not contain all 3 sub-point also lacks engaging hook.
Poor
The introduction & thesis statement do not introduce the process. No engaging hook and thesis does not contain 3 sub-points.
Sub-Point 1
Excellent
Sub-point contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the process being described.
Details in the essay are clear and specific, and there are enough evidence to help the reader see and understand the sub-point.
Good
Sub-point contains a topic sentence that relates to the process being described.
Details in the essay are fairly clear and specific, and there is evidence to help the reader see and understand the sub-point.
Fair
Sub-point does not contain topic sentences that relate to the process being described.
There are details, but they are not very clear or specific, or there are not enough of them to completely understand sub-point.
Poor
There are no apparent topic sentences. Details are either wrong or lacking.
Sub-Point 2
Excellent
Sub-point contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the process being described.
Details in the essay are clear and specific, and there are enough evidence to help the reader see and understand the sub-point.
Good
Sub-point contains a topic sentence that relates to the process being described.
Details in the essay are fairly clear and specific, and there is evidence to help the reader see and understand the sub-point.
Fair
Sub-point does not contain topic sentences that relate to the process being described.
There are details, but they are not very clear or specific, or there are not enough of them to completely understand sub-point.
Poor
There are no apparent topic sentences. Details are either wrong or lacking.
Sub-Point 3
Excellent
Sub-point contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the process being described.
Details in the essay are clear and specific, and there are enough evidence to help the reader see and understand the sub-point.
Good
Sub-point contains a topic sentence that relates to the process being described.
Details in the essay are fairly clear and specific, and there is evidence to help the reader see and understand the sub-point.
Fair
Sub-point does not contain topic sentences that relate to the process being described.
There are details, but they are not very clear or specific, or there are not enough of them to completely understand sub-point.
Poor
There are no apparent topic sentences. Details are either wrong or lacking.
Conclusion
Excellent
The concluding paragraph effectively sums up the essay. It clearly refers back to the the thesis. It also is creative and interesting.
Good
The concluding paragraph effectively sums up the essay. There is a reference back to the thesis but the conclusion is not very creative and/or interesting.
Fair
The concluding paragraph lacks in summing up the the essay. The is no referring back to the thesis.
Poor
There is no apparent conclusion.
Organization/Structure
Excellent
Logical progression of details with a clear structure that enhances the essay and provides a clear step-by-step description of the process. The transitions are appropriate and used very effectively to indicate the time order of the steps.
Good
Logical progression of details. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the essay. All steps are covered and in the correct order.
Fair
Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing. Some steps may be missing or not in the proper order.
Poor
No discernible organization. Transitions are not present.<BR>
Cannot discern a logical explanation of the process.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and
Excellent
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Vivid sense language is used to create clear images of the process.
Good
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate for the description of the process.
Fair
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, does not clearly explain the process.
Poor
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. <BR>
The word choice is inadequate and the process is not explained.
Spelling
Excellent
Spelling is generally correct.
Good
Some spelling errors.
Fair
Several spelling errors.
Poor
Many spelling errors.
Effort
Excellent
The students followed all of the directions. The students put more effort into the project than what was required.
Good
The students followed most of the directions.The studdents put good effort to this project .
Fair
The students followed some of the directions.More effort was needed to have a better finish for this product.
Poor
The students failed to follow directions. The students put minimal to no effort into their work.
Subjects:
English
Nursing
Types:
Writing
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