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Essay Evaluation 
Essay Evaluation
This scoring rubric will be used to evaluate your essay on the topic assigned. Be sure to review the essay prior to writing and after completion of your essay. Turn in the rubric for grading
Rubric Code: SX74XX7
By Linkschl
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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Extended response answers can be scored. This is a general, analytic rubric.
  Unsatisfactory

0-5

5 pts

Minimal

10-15

5 pts

Proficient

15-20

5 pts

Exemplary

20-25

5 pts

Accuracy and Understanding Content
5 pts

The student is able to demonstrate content (factual) knowledge and understanding of material addressed in question.
Unsatisfactory

Major objectives are not identified. Insufficient information<BR>
Not identifying or addressing a key concept or main ideas
Minimal

Barely touching on the relevant content, poorly identifying and addressing a key concept or main idea, not substantiating points with relevant or accurate examples,
Proficient

Correctly addressing the most critical content, identifying and addressing some of the key concepts or main ideas, substantiating some points with accurate examples
Exemplary

All important objectives are identified. <BR>
Exemplary understanding of the presented issue(s) by thoroughly and correctly (1) addressing the relevant content, (2)identifying and addressing the key concepts or main ideas, (3) substantiating points with several accurate examples
Organization/Coherence
5 pts

transitions,cohesive devices,appropriate headings
Unsatisfactory

Disjointed and incomprehensible thoughts and clauses. No organization.<BR>
Paragraph transitions need improvement.
Minimal

Poorly synthesizes material, makes inappropriate connections to other topics, <BR>
Ideas are fragmented so that it is hard to understand text. <BR>
Poor or weak ability to express thoughts. Material is poorly organized.
Proficient

The student can<BR>
synthesize material, make appropriate connections to other topics, <BR>
Mostly clear, concise so that the content is understandable. Material is fairly well organized.
Exemplary

The student expertly:<BR>
synthesizes material, makes several connections between relevant topics. <BR>
Ideas are sequenced and logical so that the content is easy to understand. <BR>
Clear, concise Material is well organized.
Word choice/ sources
5 pts

Unsatisfactory

Poor<BR>
Limited vocabulary, Inaccurate words or awkward phrasing.<BR>
<BR>
Wording problems resulting in difficulties to understand the document.
Sources not used or sited.
Minimal

Fair <BR>
Occasional weak readability due to ambiguity or incorrect use of words. <BR>
<BR>
Limited or minimal vocabulary expressions and sentences are short.
Limited sources used or sited
Proficient

Good Variety of vocabulary, <BR>
<BR>
Moments of imprecise, but in general, clear vocabulary used.
Few sources used and sited.
Exemplary

Excellent<BR>
Wide, Rich variety of vocabulary, precise<BR>
<BR>
Word choice made the writing easy to read and to enjoy.Word choice enhances meaning.
Multiple sources used and sited
Grammar/Spelling
5 pts

verb form/verb aspect
Unsatisfactory

Numerous and Serious grammatical and spelling errors which interfere with communication<BR>
Distracting errors
Minimal

More frequent and serious errors in grammar<BR>
but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Proficient

Few grammatical and spelling errors. Language lacks clarity
Exemplary

Rules of grammar, usage are followed; Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong structure. A few scattered errors.



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