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Research Essay Rubric (150 points)

Problem-Solution Rubric

Problem-Solution Essay.

Rubric Code: TB8449

By migarash

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Problem-Solution Essay
	Excellent (N/A)	Good (N/A)	Fair (N/A)	Poor (N/A)
Introduction/Thesis Statement 15 % Introduce this problem and present your solution.	Excellent The history of problem is summed up in a coherent fashion demonstrating the necessity for change. A clear thesis statement with rationale outlines solution.	Good Not every historical point of problem is summed up, yet intro is still presented in a coherent fashion demonstrating the necessity for change. A clear thesis statement with rationale outlines solution.	Fair Introduction is incomplete. There are holes in the history and/or proposed solution. A clear thesis statement with sometimes faulty rationale outlines solution.	Poor Introduction is incomplete. There are major holes in the history and/or proposed solution that severely hinder its workability. Thesis statement is unclear with faulty rationale.
Body Paragraphs 40 % Issues supported by research, details, and examples	Excellent Solution is broken down into coherent, organized parts. Each part is presented clearly, giving supporting evidence and examples, discussed in detail. Past solutions are explained and deconstructed. Each part is presented in separate and complete paragraphs.	Good Solution is broken down into generally coherent, organized parts. Each part is presented sometimes awkwardly, giving supporting evidence and examples, discussed in detail. Past solutions are explained and deconstructed. Each part is presented in separate and complete paragraphs.	Fair Solution is broken down into sometimes incoherent, unorganized parts. Each part gives somewhat supporting evidence and examples with little detail. Past solutions are explained but may not be deconstructed. Each part is presented in separate and complete paragraphs.	Poor Problem is presented, but solution will not work. Few examples of past solutions are given. More than one part is presented in a single paragraph.
Conclusion 10 % Content wrapped up succinctly and without repetition. No new information should be offered.	Excellent Conclusion summarizes or reflects on but does not repeat the problem. The solution and the benefits of the solution are included without verbatim repetition. Conclusion leaves the reader with something to think about.	Good Conclusion restates the problem in somewhat different terms from intro. The solution and the benefits of the solution are included with some repetition. Conclusion leaves the reader with something to think about.	Fair Conclusion uses same terms from intro. The solution and benefits are unclear. Conclusion leaves little for the reader to think about.	Poor Conclusion restates the problem and solution(s). Conclusion does not leave the reader to consider your topic or proposal. It does not explain how the solution can have a positive effect.
Grammar, Spelling, Mechanics 15 %	Excellent Essay includes complete sentences that begin in various ways. Essay includes correct grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.	Good Essay includes complete sentences. Essay includes mostly correct grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.	Fair Essay includes incomplete sentences, lacks or misuses grammar, punctuation, and/ or capitalization.	Poor There are enough grammatical and other mechanical errors to hinder communication.
MLA Citations/Annotated Bib 20 % In-text and annotated bibliography mechanics. MLA 8.	Excellent Signal phrasing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. All quotes, paraphrases, and summaries are cited and integrated correctly. The annotated bib page includes annotations and is without errors.	Good Signal phrasing is clear. Quotes, paraphrases, and summaries are somewhat integrated smoothly. The annotated bib page includes annotations and has a few errors that do not distract from its usefulness.	Fair Signal phrasing is clear. Quotes, paraphrasing, and summaries are not done correctly, bordering on plagiarism. The annotated bib page is riddled with errors.	Poor Signal phrases are confusing and hard to follow. No MLA annotated bib or page has no annotations.
Text Requirements for Grading 0 % In order for this essay to be graded, all sources must be printed, highlighted, and included in the hard copy packet to be handed in on due date. See the assignment handout for requirement breakdown.	Excellent All outside sources are printed and sections used highlighted. Please highlight these texts in the WC.	Good All outside sources are printed and sections used highlighted. Please highlight these texts in the WC.	Fair All outside sources are printed and sections used highlighted. Please highlight these texts in the WC.	Poor All outside sources are printed and sections used highlighted. Please highlight these texts in the WC.

Keywords:

problem solution

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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