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Rubric for
evaluating essays | |||||
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Grade |
A = 90-100 |
B = 80-89 |
C = 70-79 |
D = 60-69 |
F = 59 &
below |
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Thesis Statement |
Well-defined, forceful; aptly states the main
topic |
Clear, of interest |
Stated but ordinary |
Incomplete or unclear |
No Thesis |
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Organization |
Content flows together logically with no
gaps |
Clear, well structured |
Lacking some logic, but usually
clear |
Weak and confusing |
Ideas fail to link and flow together
logically |
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Development of Subtopics and
Details |
Concrete topics and details related directly to
thesis |
Clear topics and good
examples |
Subtopic and details present but rather
general |
Weak and inadequate support of
thesis |
Lacking coherence; subtopics and details
absent |
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Transitions |
Excellent use of transitions to unify thesis
and subtopics |
Clear and adequate |
Somewhat awkward or
weak |
Too few in number or
illogical |
None or very few |
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Comprehension of
Assignment |
Fully understood; directions and correct form
followed completely |
Format and directions understood with a few
gaps |
Fair grasp of assignment; at times
vague |
Hazy understanding, directions followed
haphazardly |
Lacking; did not follow directions or correct
form |
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Language / Clarity of
Thought |
Lucid, fresh ideas and effective use of
language |
Clear topics, proper word choice; logical
reasoning |
Language could be more vivid; ideas usually
clear |
Fuzzy ideas; language lacks precision and
clarity |
Wording dull, vague, and
illogical |
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Grammar and Mechanics /
Format |
No major errors *; no more than one or two
minor errors; neat appearance |
No more than 1-2 major errors; few errors
in formatting |
Two or more major errors and/or several minor
errors. Some formatting errors |
Three or more major errors and or numerous
minor errors. Poor appearance |
Four or more major errors and/or excessive
minor errors; difficult to read. |