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Essay Rubric 
Essay Rubric
Essays are 500 word minimum 750 word maximum. Essays must be submitted on Google Docs only. A reference list must also be included. Essays may be a topic of your choosing. Some options are not limited to but include a biographical essay, analysis of a movement, analysis of a work of art. If there is any question to the integrity of your essay you may be asked to present your mastery of the topic in another manner.
Rubric Code: T23A3W2
By ecamacho1010
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Average

3 pts

Below Average

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Thesis
10 %

You must clearly state your thesis in your writing. In other words, what is the point that you are trying to make?
Excellent

Clearly defined thesis.
Average

Mostly defined thesis.
Below Average

Partially defined thesis.
Poor

Poorly defined or unclear thesis.
Organization
10 %

Your essay must flow. It should not read like material copy & pasted from different sources. The better your essay flows, the higher score you will earn
Excellent

Essay flows excellent and is an easy read.
Average

Essay flows well and is not tough to read.
Below Average

Essay flows poorly and is tough to read.
Poor

Essay does not flow and is extremely difficult to read.
Mastery of Content
50 %

You must demonstrate your mastery of your chosen topic. The more knowledge you display, the better score you will earn.
Excellent

Essay demonstrates above average knowledge of the subject matter.
Average

Essay demonstrates average knowledge of the subject matter.
Below Average

Essay demonstrates below average knowledge of the subject matter.
Poor

Essay demonstrates no knowledge of the subject matter.
Spelling & Grammar
10 %

Your essay should be proofread and spellchecked using Google Docs and other web resources. The less spelling and grammatical errors present, the higher you will score.
Excellent

Essay has no spelling or grammar errors
Average

Essay has 1-4 spelling or grammar errors
Below Average

Essay has 5-9 spelling or grammar errors
Poor

Essay has too many spelling or grammar errors
Word Count Requirement
10 %

Your essays must be 500 words minimum with a soft maximum (you can go over) of 750 words.
Excellent

Meets 500 word minimum requirement.
Average

Essay contains 350 words or less.
Below Average

Essay contains 250 words or less.
Poor

Essay contains 200 words or less.
References
10 %

Not including our class textbook, you must list at least three sources that you referenced in writing your paper. This must be included on the final page of your essay. Use https://www.citationmachine.net/mla to help generate your citations.
Excellent

Essay was created using more than 3 references.
Average

Essay was created using 3 references.
Below Average

Essay was created using 2 references.
Poor

Essay was created using less than 2 references



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