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Simple Synthesis Essay 
Synthesis Essay
Synthesis essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: V68BA7
By NancyCook
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Excellent

5 points

5 pts

Good

4 points

4 pts

Fair

3 points

3 pts

Poor

1-2 points

2 pts

Thesis Sentence

Excellent

Thesis is clear and found at the end of the first paragraph. Thesis presents a clear topic for the rest of the paper.
Good

Thesis is present and in the proper place. Thesis expresses the main topic, however it is not as strong as it could be. There does not fully express the main topic.
Fair

Thesis is not a true thesis. Thesis does not relate to the paper or express the main idea of the paper.
Poor

No thesis or main idea is stated.
3 Examples

Excellent

The thesis statement is clearly supported with examples from three short stories. Insightful connections are made.
Good

The thesis statement is somewhat supported, but the support could be stronger. A few insightful connections are made between the
statement and the resources.
Fair

The thesis statement is weakly supported. Fewer than three examples are used.
Poor

The thesis statement is never clearly addressed in the paper.
The examples used do not support the thesis statement.
Explanations

Excellent

At the end of each paragraph, examples were carefully tied to thesis.
Good

Some explanations were used to tie examples to thesis.
Fair

Several examples were left unexplained.
Poor

Writer makes no attempt at tying the examples to the thesis.
Closing

Excellent

Closing sentences summarize work. They mirror thesis and give closure to the essay.
Good

Closing sentences give some clarity of topic and main idea. Gives closure to essay.
Fair

Closing sentences are poorly connected to relevant topic and give no closure to essay.
Poor

There are no closing sentences present.
Organization/Format

Excellent

Each paragraph flows logically to the next paragraph using transitions. Titles and authors are credited properly.
Good

Some paragraphs flow to the next paragraph. Most paragraphs follow a logical order. Some, but not many, transitions are used. Error in formatting title.
Fair

Paragraphs do not follow a logical order. Paragraphs are out of order. Ideas are not logically categorized in paragraphs. Transitional phrases are used very infrequently.
Poor

Paragraph form is not used. No transitions used.Titles not listed or formatted correctly.
Language + Mechanics

Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.



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