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Synthesis essay 
Based on your selected question, synthesize information from 3 of the sources we have studied to support your claim.
Rubric Code: BXB3694
By kjagiello
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

25 pts

Good

20 pts

Fair

15 pts

Poor

5 pts

Intro

Excellent

-Interesting and clearly related hook/web
-background information to put the topic in context
Claim:
-Strategically placed In the first paragraph
-Clearly addresses the question
-Arguable and interesting
-Specific
Good

-Clearly related hook/web that is somewhat interesting
-background information to put the topic in context
-Claim:
-In the first paragraph
-Addresses the question
-Arguable OR interesting
Fair

-Hook/web is related but too "safe"- not attention grabbing
-Some background information, but context is vague
CLaim:Unclear claim- maybe there
- Addresses part of the question/is vaguely related
Poor

Missing 2-3 components
All components are vague/unclear
Claim: Missing or unrelated
Use of sources

Excellent

-Information from 4 different sources is used
-Each source is cited when used
-Information supports the points being made
-2 sources used in each body paragraph
-Information from sources is connected to information from other sources
-Each piece of information is clearly explained and woven in
-No citation errors (in-text or works cited)
Good

-Info from 4 sources used
-Each source is cited when used
-2 sources used in each paragraph
-Sources aren't connected to eachother
-Source info is somewhat woven in
-Most source info is explained
-1 citation issue
Fair

-Info from 3 sources used
-Sometimes source is cited when used
-1-2 sources used in each paragraph
-Sources aren't connected to eachother
-Source info is somewhat woven in
-Little/some source info is explained
-2 citation issues
Poor

-Info from 0-2 sources used
-Sources aren't cited
-0-1 sources used in each paragraph
-Sources aren't connected to eachother
-Source info is just dropped in
-little to no source info is explained
- 3+ citation issues
-Missing citations = automatic zero on paper
Development

Excellent

-Points are made and explained throughout.
-Explanations are clear, interesting, and woven together
-4-5 pages
-Each body paragraph is its own secondary argument
Good

-Points are made and explained in most parts.
-Explanations are clear
-3-4 pages
Fair

-Points are made and sometimes explained
-Explanations are unclear but seem to be there
-2-3 pages
Poor

-Points are thrown together
-Little to no explanations
-<2 pages
Enter Title
  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8 pts

Fair

6 pts

Needs Improvement

4 pts

Process

Excellent

Revisions were based on feedback given during various stages. Revisions were not merely superficial or editing.
Good

Some revisions were made based on feedback given. Revisions did not show depth, but merely fixed identified problems instead of addressing the issue as a whole.
Fair

Some revisions were made, but most were superficial or editing.
Needs Improvement

Few revisions were made, either because feedback wasn't used or drafts weren't submitted.
Mechanics

Excellent

3 or fewer grammar/mechanics errors
Good

4-5 grammar/mechanics errors
Fair

6-7 grammar/mechanics errors
Needs Improvement

8+ grammar/mechanics errors.
Formatting
  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

MLA format: paper as a

Excellent

0-1 error in MLA formatting.
Good

2 errors
Fair

3 errors
Needs Improvement

4+ errors




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