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Cause-Effect Essay 
Rubric Code: S5X294
By sundirose
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Poor

10 pts

Fair

15 pts

Good

20 pts

Excellent

25 pts

Mechanics

Mistakes concerning grammar, spelling,
Poor

Six or more mechanical mistakes made. Format does not meet criteria.
Fair

Four-five mechanical mistakes made. Format needs extensive restructuring in order to meet criteria.
Good

Two- three mechanical mistakes made. Format mostly meets criteria.
Excellent

One or less mechanical mistake made. Format meets or exceeds criteria.
Elements of C/E

thesis, reasonable causes, logical effects. causal analysis
Poor

No cause/ effect was established and/or there was no discernable thesis statement.
Fair

Thesis statement exists but has little or no correlation to the outlined cause/effect.
Good

Thesis statement and causes/effects are related and parallel.
Excellent

Thesis statement and causes/effects are related and are exceedingly developed.
Documentatation/Citation

in-text citations, works cited page
Poor

There is no in-text documentation or works cited page.
Fair

Format for in-text citations and works cited is incorrect and needs attention.
Good

In-text citations and works cited page exist and but need minor attention.
Excellent

The format for the in-text citations and works cited page is thoughtfully executed and well developed.
Support/Evidence

Adequate and appropriate evidence
Poor

There is no outside evidence provided.
Fair

There is minimal evidence stated and/or it is unrelated to the thesis set forth.
Good

The evidence provides the minimun amount of support to prove causation.
Excellent

The evidence is well-presented and provides immaculate support of the thesis.




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