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Division and Classification Essay 
Division and Classification Essay
Division and Classification essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: TX4W65C
By jjack003
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Use of Classification/Division
30 %

Excellent

Categories and examples are well connected and clearly support the overall position of the thesis.
Good

Categories and examples are established, though they could be better clarified. Links to the thesis occur, but aren't necessarily consistent.
Fair

The essay contains categories and examples, but they are still in a developmental state. Links to the thesis are not consistently present.
Unacceptable

No clear examples or categories are established.
Thesis Statement
15 %

Excellent

Very well developed thesis statement. It engages the reader and creates interest. It clearly states what is being classified and the basis for the classification.
Good

Thesis statement creates interest and is fairly well developed, but it is not engaging and lacks creativity and detail.
Fair

Thesis statement contains what is being classified, but does not give a clear basis for classification.
Unacceptable

Thesis not clear or present.
Overall Organization
15 %

Unity & Coherence
Excellent

The details are in a clear, effective order, and they support the author's basis for classification with creativity that is interesting and engaging.
Good

The details are in a clear. specific order and they support the author/s basis for classification, but they are not very interesting or engaging.
Fair

The details are in a discernible order, but there are not enough to clearly support each category of classification.
Unacceptable

No clear organization.
Introduction/Conclusion
15 %

Excellent

Introduction and conclusion serve to capture the reader's interest and keeps the reader thinking after the essay is completed.
Good

Introduction and conclusion contain all the required elements, but seem a little "tacked on" to the essay.
Fair

Introduction and conclusion seem fairly basic and underdeveloped.
Unacceptable

Introduction or conclusion missing or incomplete.
Body Paragraphs
10 %

Excellent

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.<BR>
Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there is enough said about each category of classification. The classification is clear and interesting.
Good

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis.<BR>
Details are clear and specific, but they are not engaging and interesting. They lack creativity and clarity.
Fair

Each paragraph does not contain a topic sentence, or there are details,<BR>
but they are either not clear or each category is not adequately covered.
Unacceptable

Body paragraphs fail to show any significant organization.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and
10 %

Excellent

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. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the paragraph.
Good

Writing is mostly clear, though there might be some subtle issues with flow, word choice, or argumentation.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Unacceptable

Essay's flow or structure is non-existent.
Mechanics
5 %

Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good

The grammatical, spelling, or punctuation skills are imperfect but don’t impede meaning.
Fair

The grammatical, spelling, or punctuation skills sometimes impede meaning.
Unacceptable

The grammatical, spelling, or punctuation skills severely impede meaning.



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