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Cause and Effect Essay 2

Argumentative Essay

Cause and effect essay scoring rubric.

Rubric Code: XXB77X9

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Criteria for Essay
	A 5 pts	B 4 pts	C 3 pts	D 2 pts	F 1 pts	Scores (N/A)
Introduction/Thesis Statement 15 %	A Very well-developed introduction with a clear thesis statement that introduces the topic and makes a central point about it. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic to be described.	B Introduction contains a thesis statement. The thesis creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic being described, it is not very engaging.	C Introduction contains a thesis statement, but it either does not give accurate and complete information about the topic, or it lacks detail and creativity.	D Thesis is misleading, hard to find, or does not present a compelling argument for the description.	F The introduction does not contain a thesis statement. It does not introduce the central theme of the essay.	Scores _________ X .15 =
Body Paragraphs 30 %	A Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph around one point. Each paragraph describes one cause or one effect, OR clear links between causes and effects are made within each paragraph.	B Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph on one point. Causes and/or effects are well-described.	C Some body paragraphs don't contain a clear topic sentence or might not have as strong a topic sentence as is needed. There are details/examples in each paragraph, but they might be either unclear or not presented from general to specific.	D Many of the paragraphs are missing essential details. No facts/evidence are given to support arguments. Causes and/or effects are not explained very well.	F Body paragraphs do not contain a topic sentence. Details/examples are either wrong or lacking. There is no dominant impression created in the paragraphs. Causes and/or effects are very weakly related to the topic or not adequately described.	Scores _________ X .30 =
Overall Organization 20 %	A Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order that enhances the essay. Effective transitions have been used.	B Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.	C Organization is relatively clear but could be improved upon. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.	D The flow of the essay from detail to detail is difficult to understand or implies that important information has been left out.	F No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.	Scores _________ X .20 =
Style: Flow, tone, word choice 5 %	A Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Language is used well.	B Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of language.	C Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. The language used is not very effective.	D Writing appears rushed or underdeveloped.	F Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. The word choice is inadequate.	Scores _________ X .05 =
Mechanics 10 %	A No consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.	B A few minor consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.	C A few regular errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.	D The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the essay MIGHT be readable, it is uncomfortable and unprofessional.	F Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.	Scores _________ X .10 =
Conclusion 15 %	A Conclusion re-states the thesis statement using different words; adequately summarizes the arguments; and ends with a good concluding sentence.	B Conclusion might re-state the thesis statement, but this is just copied from the intro.; conclusion may summarize the arguments OR end with a good concluding sentence but does not do both.	C No re-statement of the thesis statement; arguments are somewhat summarized but not adequately; may or may not be a good concluding sentence.	D No re-statement of the thesis statements; an attempt to summarize the arguments but this has not been done adequately; no or poor concluding sentence.	F Conclusion is simply one or two inadequate sentences.	Scores _________ X .15 =
References 5 %	A At least 3 references have been used and have been cited in the body of the essay. The reference list has been done according to APA format, and there are no errors in the list.	B At least 3 references have been used and have been cited in the body of the essay. A reference list done according to APA format is attached, but contains some slight errors.	C Some attempt has been made to use references, but less than 3 have been used and/or there are many errors in the reference list, although an attempt has been made to do it according to APA format.	D Less than 3 references have been used with some attempt to cite them in the body of the esssay, but there are numerous errors in referencing (incl. the reference list) and/or the reference list is missing completely.	F No attempt to use references has been made. No reference list is attached. The student may have relied purely on anecdotal evidence to support their essay.	Scores _________ X .05 =

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Subjects:

English

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