iRubric: Chains Final Essay rubric

Effectively organized in logical and creative manner; thesis is clear throughout the essay;
paragraphs are structured and support is clear; transitions are effectively used;

Organized in logical manner; thesis is clear; paragraphs are organized and support is evident; transitions are used throughout

Organization is attempted but some missing components; paragraph structure is inconsistent; transitions are not used properly, the conclusion is unclear

Ideas seem loosely or randomly strung together, creating confusion.
Writing lacks a sense of direction and balance; thesis is not the focus; transitions missing or unclear, no conclusion

Exceptionally strong control of standard conventions of writing; the essay is free of errors

Strong control of conventions; errors are few and minor

Limited control of conventions; frequent errors do not interfere with understanding

Numerous errors distract the reader and make the essay difficult to read