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The Synthesis Essay 
The Literacy Narrative
Rubric Code: TB6ABA
By vronka
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Introduction and Thesis

10% of total paper grade.
Good

The introduction clearly sets up the issue to be researched.
Fair

The author has an interesting introductory paragraph but the connection to the topic is not clear.
Poor

The introductory paragraph is not interesting AND is not relevant to the topic.
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Body

40%
Good

The writer has analyzed three sources, and has compared/contrasted them appropriately.
Fair

The writer has analyzed two sources, and has compared/contrasted them appropriately.
Poor

The writer has analyzed only one source OR has not compared/contrasted them appropriately.
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Conclusion

10%
Good

The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer's position.
Fair

The author's position is restated within the closing paragraph, but not near the beginning.
Poor

There is no conclusion - the paper just ends.
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Sentence Structure & Mechanics

20%
Good

All sentences are well- constructed with varied structure. Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling or punctuation that distract the reader from the content.
Fair

Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling or punctuation that distract the reader from the content.
Poor

Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling or punctuation that distract the reader from the content.
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Citations and Works Cited

20%
Good

Author makes no errors in in-text citations or the Works Cited page.
Fair

Author makes 3-4 errors in in-text citations or the Works Cited page.
Poor

Author makes more than 4 errors in in-text citations or the Works Cited page.
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Peer review early draft
On-time final draft




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