iRubric: Writing Assignments Rubric for PAP

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear.
- Research is inadequate or does not explain major points.

- Content is not comprehensive.
- Some major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Very little cause and effect explanation given.
-Lacks much of an introduction or a conclusion.

-Introduction previews main ideas and contains a clear thesis.
-Student uses main ideas and support in each body paragraph.
-Conclusion restates main ideas/thesis.

-Introduction and conclusion grab attention, preview main ideas, and contain a clear thesis.
-Each body paragraph uses topic sentence and supporting detail/evidence that is explained well.

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting.

- Essay is inadequate or is excessive in length.

- Paper follows most guidelines (double spaced, titled, has a heading with student's name, etc.).

- Paper is under 2 pages.

- Paper follows designated guidelines.
- Paper is an appropriate length.
-Paper may lack professional appearance (title too large, inappropriate font, odd spacing, etc.).

- Paper follows designated guidelines.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
-Has professional appearance.

1-2 works cited.

3-4 Works Cited or
more than 4 works cited but not all appropriately/clearly cited

5 works cited appropriately.

6 or more works cited correctly.

Uses a variety of credible, high quality sources (research from universities, authorities in field of study, etc.).