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Synthesis Essay 
Synthesis Essay
Rubric Code: T2WB67A
By trudifields
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Poor

(D-F)

5 pts

Fair

(C)

10 pts

Good

(B)

15 pts

Excellent

(A)

20 pts

Introduction

Poor

Missing a thesis, book title, OR an explanation of the three sources.
Fair

Introduction has a hook is weak, silly, or distracting, an explanation of the three sources that lacks relationship between them, and a vague thesis.
Good

Introduction has a somewhat interesting hook, an explanation of the three sources that shows some relationship between them, and a clear thesis that takes a position.
Excellent

Introduction has an interesting, creative hook, an explanation of the three sources that establishes a clear relationship between them, and a clear thesis that tells the reader what will appear in the body paragraphs and takes a position.
Synthesis

Poor

The essay does not convince the reader that your claim is an educated and informed opinion, does not show the relationship between the three sources, and is not backed by evidence (quotations) in the form of examples from all three readings.
Fair

The essay somewhat the reader that your claim is an educated and informed opinion, that shows some relationship between all three sources and is backed by evidence (quotations) in the form of examples from all three readings.
Good

The essay mostly convinces the reader that your claim is an educated and informed opinion, that shows relationship between all three sources and is backed by relevant evidence (quotations) that relates all three sources in the form of examples from all three readings.
Excellent

The essay convinces the reader that your hypothesis is an educated and informed opinion, that establishes a strong relationship between all three sources and is backed by strong, relevant evidence (quotations) in the form of examples from all three: LOTF, MSFM, and scholarly sources on the SPE.
Body

Poor

Essay contains minimal attempt at analysis. The analysis relies too much on summary, is off topic, or doesn't make sense.
Fair

Essay contains some analysis that is shallow or illogical. May rely too much on summary. Body paragraphs contain 2 of the following: a topic sentence, introduced quote, analysis, and link to next paragraph.
Good

Essay contains analysis that is somewhat shallow but shows a true attempt to understand the texts. Body paragraphs contain 3 of the following: a topic sentence, introduced quote, analysis, and link to next paragraph.
Excellent

Essay contains analysis that shows creativity, is deep but logical, and demonstrates true attempt to understand the texts. Body paragraphs contain a topic sentence, introduced quote, analysis, and link to next paragraph.
Conclusion

Poor

There is minimal attempt to conclude: does not restate thesis and main points. Does not answer the question, "So what?" Or, there is no clear conclusion; the paper just ends.
Fair

Conclusion feels incomplete. Does restate thesis but does not restate main points. Does not answer the question, "So what?"
Good

Conclusion restates thesis and main points, and leaves the reader with something to think about. It adequately answers the question, "So what?"
Excellent

Conclusion restates the thesis, reviews the main points, and leaves the reader thinking. It provides a thought-provoking answer to the question, "So what?"
Coherence and Cohesion

Coherent = Logical
Cohesive = Unified
Poor

Details are not well-connected, lack order.
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Transitions and quote introductions are missing.
Fair

Several ideas are not well-connected. Writing is not very smooth, and may not always make sense. Some transitions and quote introductions are missing. Some sentences are strong, but some areas lack strength and variety.
Good

Most ideas are well-connected. Details are organized logically, chronologically (time order), or sequentially (first, second, etc.).
Writing is mostly smooth and makes sense. Transitions and quote introductions are used appropriately.
Excellent

Ideas are well-connected. Details are organized logically, either chronologically or sequentially.
Writing is smooth and makes sense. Sentences are strong and express ideas with varied structure and connectors. Transitional words and conjunctions are used masterfully.
Style

Poor

Shows no awareness of audience, overly simplistic word choice, little variety of sentence structure,
and little to no use of transitions and quote introductions.
Fair

Shows basic awareness of audience, simplistic word choice, some variety of sentence structure,
and limited use of transitions and quote introductions.
Good

Shows basic awareness of audience, some control of voice, some variety in sentence structure
and word choice, and some smooth transitions and quote introductions.
Excellent

Shows strong
awareness of audience,
control of voice,
variety in sentence
structure, precise
word choice, and
smooth transitions and quote introductions.
Mechanics

Poor

The essay is difficult to read because of errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation. Contains contractions and or slang.
Fair

The essay is readable, but contains many errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation. Contains 1-3 uses of contractions and or slang.
Good

The essay contains several errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation. Contains NO contractions and or slang.
Excellent

The essay contains very few errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation. Contains NO contractions and or slang.
Evidence and Citation

Poor

-No textual evidence provided in the form of quotes or examples.
-No Works Cited and/OR no in-text citations.
Fair

-Contains only one or two pieces of textual evidence, or quotes do not support thesis.
-Quotes are not introduced.
-Incorrectly formatted Works Cited page and/or issues with in-text citations.
Good

-Each body paragraph contains a quoted or paraphrased passage that clearly supports the sub-topics and thesis.
-Quotes are introduced.
-Works Cited exists. Some small in-text citation errors.
Excellent

-Each body paragraph contains a quoted or paraphrased passage that clearly supports the sub-topics and thesis.
-Quotes are skillfully introduced.
-Works Cited exists and citations are done properly.




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