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3060J Essay 2 With Cover 
3080J Essay 2 With Cover
Rubric Code: YB8592
By kholcomb
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric ENG 3060J Essay 2
  Very strong

14.25 pts

Good

12.75 pts

Fair

11.25 pts

Poor

9.75 pts

Expression
4 pts

This measures language ability, understanding of assignment, adherence to formal style/tone.
Very strong

Employs strong, accurate, varied vocab., formal tone (mature and balanced, third person); varied, effective sentences; sophisticated ideas and/or approach.
Good

Good. Most of the previous is true. Vocab accurate, tone formal, ideas clearly described and explained. Has some sparkle to it.
Fair

Fine. Much of the previous is true. It is a standard college English essay, which covers all required bases.
Poor

Awkward. Lacks writing maturity, and adequate understanding of the rules of language, such as word choice and sentence structure.
Development & Structure
4 pts

This measures planning, layout and development of ideas, and use of sources. SQs lose points.
Very strong

Intro clear, complete and answers "so what." Language fresh, striking and engaging. Sources foregrounded. Ideas explained and supported. No SQs. Transitions strong. Paras well-organized and cohesive.
Good

Most of the previous is true. Intro lays out plan for essay and answers "so what." Sources introduced, ideas mostly supported and explained. Trans. clear, paras organized.
Fair

Some of the previous is true. The intro lays out ideas to follow, but might not adequately answer the "so what." Transitions okay. Paras. fairly organized.
Poor

Little of the previous is true. Intro more like body paragraph. Body paragraphs overly long, too short, or too packed with information. Lacking qtes. Transitions weak or missing.
Format (MLA) & Mechanics
4 pts

This measures attention to mechanics of writing and MLA format, and fulfillment of assignment criteria (such as page length).
Very strong

Highly polished with NO typos or mechanical errors, NO format errors or missing elements. Citations correct. WC correct. Fulfills assignment criteria.
Good

Fairly polished. Few typos, etc. Quotes, paraphrases cited parenthetically. WC mostly correct. Fulfills assignment criteria.
Fair

Less polished. Several typos, etc. Might lack some citations. WC contains several mistakes. Fulfills assignment criteria.
Poor

Many errors. Several quotations and paraphrases are not cited parenthetically. WC incorrect or missing. Falls short of assignment criteria.
Cover Letter
3 pts

Very strong

Cover letter shows student's keen insight as a writer.
Good

Cover letter deals with some larger aspects of revision.
Fair

The cover letter is present and adequate.
Poor

The cover letter seems rushed or dashed off, or lacks insight.




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