Rubric

Essay
Essay
Criteria Ratings Pts
CONTENT
threshold: pts
4 pts **** The main idea is clearly defined. There may be more than one key point. Appropriate relevant information and details are shared from a variety of sources including personal experiences, observations, and prior knowledge. Supporting details are accurate, relevant, and helpful in clarifying the main idea(s).
3 pts *** The main idea can be identified. The writer shares relevant information, facts and experiences. There is a clear distinction between general observations and specifics. Supporting details are relevant and explain the main idea.
2 pts ** The main idea can be identified. The writer shares some information, facts and experiences, but may show problems going from general observations to specifics. Stronger support and greater attention to details would strengthen this paper.
1 pts * More than one of the following problems may be evident: The main idea is not identifiable. The writer shares some information, but it is limited or unclear. Details are missing or repetitious.
pts
4 pts
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ORGANIZATION
threshold: pts
4 pts **** Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the essay. Transitions are mature and graceful.
3 pts *** Logical progression of ideas. Transitions are present equally throughout essay.
2 pts ** Organization is clear. Transitions are present.
1 pts * No discernable organization. Transitions are not present. Connections between ideas seem confusing or incomplete.
pts
4 pts
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MECHANICS
threshold: pts
4 pts **** Punctuation, spelling, capitalization is correct. No errors.
3 pts *** Punctuation, spellings, capitalizations is generally correct, with few errors. (1-5)
2 pts ** A few errors in punctuation, spelling, capitalization. (6-10)
1 pts * Distracting errors in punctuation, spelling, capitalization.
pts
4 pts
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FREQUENCY
threshold: pts
4 pts **** The essay contains 300 words and above
3 pts *** 250 to 299 words
2 pts ** 201 to 249 words
1 pts * 200 words and below
pts
4 pts
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