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Essay 
Rubric Code: ZA87CC
By jontaylor
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Public Rubric
Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

5 pts

Good

10 pts

Thesis
10 pts

Poor

Thesis is not stated.
Fair

Thesis is stated but the paper does not support it.
Good

Thesis is stated and the two arguments support it.
Body Paragraphs
10 pts

Poor

The body paragraphs lack the ability to support the thesis and are discombobulated.
Fair

The body paragraphs attempt to support the thesis but are somewhat discombobulated.
Good

The body paragraphs support the thesis clearly.
Grammar
10 pts

Poor

The essay contains eight or more grammatical errors, and or uses the subject use of "I" in the first person.
Fair

The essay contains less than four grammatical errors, and does not use first person.
Good

The essay contains less than two grammatical errors, and does not use first person.
Introduction Paragraph
5 pts

Poor

No Clear Thesis and supporting evidence.
Fair

Missing Thesis or supporting evidence.
Good

Contains a clear Thesis and supporting evidence.
Format
5 pts

Poor

The essay does not follow the correct format.
Fair

The essay does not follow the correct format fully.
Good

The essay follows the correct format.
Sources
5 pts

Poor

No sources are referenced.
Fair

Sources are referenced but incorrectly.
Good

Sources are referenced correctly.
Word Choice
5 pts

Poor

The essay uses words many words incorrectly, and sounds odd.
Fair

The essay occasionally contains improper uses of words, and sounds odd.
Good

The essay uses words correctly and sounds proper.





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