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Essay Rubric Essay Rubric Use this rubric for guiding your writing of your Essays Rubric Code: E234325 By Cristancho Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Criterion
	Excellent 25 pts	Acceptable 17.5 pts	Poor 10 pts
Content & Development	Excellent - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.	Acceptable - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Poor - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
Organization & Structure	Excellent - Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.	Acceptable - Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.	Poor - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
Format	Excellent - Paper follows designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.	Acceptable - Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper is over/ under page length.	Poor - Paper lacks many elements of correct formattting. - Paper is inadequate/excessive in length.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling	Excellent - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.	Acceptable - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.	Poor - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.