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Problem-Solution Essay

Criteria for Evaluation for Problem Solution Composition

Rubric Code: T7BB96

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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	Inadequate (N/A)	Fair (N/A)	Good (N/A)	Score (N/A)
Problem 25 pts The opening paragraph clearly defines /describes the problem. Thesis statement may argue for optimal solution or argue for the urgency to solve the problem.	Inadequate The statement of the problem is not clearly defined. Information is not adequate. No thesis statement.	Fair The problem is defined but it is difficult to understand the nature of the problem. Information is unclear and confusing.Thesis statement is vague.	Good The problem is clearly defined. Facts illustrate the serverity of the problem. Thesis statement is clear	Score _____ of 25
Each Solution 25 pts The solution should be stated in clear language. Each solution should be easy to recognize and understand. Specific evidence points out the shortcomings of each solution.	Inadequate The solution is unclear and confusing. Information is inadequate.	Fair The solution is stated but is difficult to understand the evidence presented.	Good The solution is clearly defined. Focus is on the causes and effects, as well as consequences. Shortcomings of the solution is clearly stated.	Score _____ of 25
Evidence 25 pts Good support should be given to the main idea. Facts and statistics should be supplied from credible resources.	Inadequate No evidence was given to support the main idea.	Fair Some evidence was given but is confusing and it does not fully support the main idea very well.	Good Good support was given to the main idea. Facts and statistics were supplied from credible resources.	Score _____ of 25
Optimal Solution 25 pts The optimal solution should clearly state, with strong evidence, why it is the optimal decision.	Inadequate	Fair	Good	Score _____ of 25
Organization 25 pts The essay should be written in a logical order that the reader can easily follow and understand the nature and seriousness of the problem. Mature word choice is used to convey the seriousness of the problem.	Inadequate The essay is very messy. There is no clear order to the writing.	Fair The essay is only somewhat organized. It is a little difficult to read from one part to the next.	Good The essay is written in a logical order that the reader can easily follow and understand.	Score _____ of 25
APA Formatting 25 pts	Inadequate Unsatisfactory	Fair Some errors	Good Satisfactory	Score _____ of 25

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English

Types:

Writing

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