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Definition Paragraph

Definition Paragraph scoring rubric.

Rubric Code: X22525W

By kmorten

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Subject: Computers

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Paragraph
	Unsatisfactory 2 pts	Satisfactory 3 pts	Good 5 pts	Exemplary 5 pts
Topic Sentence	Unsatisfactory The topic sentence does not state what is being defined .	Satisfactory Topic sentence states what is being defined but it does not include a clear easy to understand definition.	Good Topic sentence creates interest and is fairly well developed. Definition is included.	Exemplary Well developed topic sentence. . It clearly states the topic being defined and provides a definition and explanation of the topic.
Details/Examples	Unsatisfactory Details are not present or they are not related to the topic sentence. No examples are present.	Satisfactory There are details but they do not help define the term. Only 1 example is present.	Good Details are present and help define the topic. There are 1 or 2 examples .	Exemplary Details add to the overall definition of the term and help you understand the topic. Several examples are present.
Definition	Unsatisfactory Definition is not present.	Satisfactory Definition is present but not developed.	Good Definition is well stated, and easy to understand.	Exemplary Definition is descriptive, provides examples, and gives the reader a clear idea of the meaning of the word.
Organization	Unsatisfactory There is little organization to the definition, examples and details.	Satisfactory Elements of definition are present but difficult to understand.	Good Definition of topic is developed with a few examples and 1 or 2 details.	Exemplary Definition, details and examples are clearly stated and in order so reader understands the term, and is given examples and details.