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Rubric for college essay, ., ., A, A-, B, B-, A, A-, B, B-, A, A-, B, B-,…
Rubric for college essay
Voice
The author's purpose of writing is somewhat clear, and there is some evidence of attention to audience. The author's knowledge and/or experience with the topic is/are evident
The author's purpose of writing is somewhat clear, and there is evidence of attention to audince. The aithor;s knowledge and/pr experience with the topic is/are limited.
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The author's purpose of writing is very clear, and there is strong evidence of attention to audience. The author's extensive knowledge and/or experience with topic is/ are evident.
Focus & Details
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There is one clear, well focused topic. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported by detailed information.
There is one clear, well-focused topic.Main idea are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information.
Word Choice
The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words is inaccurate at times and/ or sees overdone.
The author uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety.
The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words seems accurate, natural and not forced
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Sentence structure, Grammar, Mechanics, and/or speling.
Most sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes a few errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling, but they do not interfere with understanding.
Most sentences are well constructed, but they have a similar structure and/ or length. The authore makes several errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with understanding.
Sentences sound awkward, are distractingly repetitice or are difficult to understand. The author makes numerous errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with understading.
All sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes no error in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling.
Creativity
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Interesting, witty storyline that has that extra special something
Thesis &
Motive
Either the major claim is clear and arguable but lacks complexity or else sets out to explore an intriguing
idea that has not developed into a specific claim.
Either the major claim is clear, arguable, and complex but misses opportunities for nuance or subtlety, or
else it set out to explore an ambitious idea whose complexity leads to minor errors in articulation .
The major claim of the essay is complex,insight, and unexpected. The thesis responds to a true question, tension or problem. It is stated clearly at the outset and evolves throughout the paper.
The major claim of the essay is weak—vague, simple, or obvious. The essay does not respond to a true
question, tension, or problem. The introduction usually has no motive.
Insight
Shows high level of insight in terms of personal experience and how this will translate into life skills in regard to personal character, growth, reflection, and possibility
Shows elevated level of insight in terms of personal experience and how this will translate into life skills in regard to personal character, growth, reflection, and possibility
Shows adequate level of insight in terms of personal experience and how this will translate into life skills in regard to personal character, growth, reflection, and possibility
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Introduction
The introduction states the main topic and provides an overview of the paper. A conclusion is included.
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There is no clear introduction, structure, or conclusion.
The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and provides an overview of the paper. Information is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion is strong.
Content
Uses some sensory details, dialogue, anecdotes, interior monologue, or other writing devices.
Demonstrates a general sense of audience and uses appropriate tone
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Occasionally uses sensory details, dialogue, anecdotes, interior monologue, or other writing devices.
Demonstrates a general sense of audience and uses appropriate tone
Skillfully and thoroughly uses sensory details, dialogue, anecdotes, interior monologue, or other writing devices.
Effectively addresses audience and uses appropriate tone
Clarity & Organization
Organized, logical, and clearly articulated; transitions often connect ideas smoothly
Mainly organized, logical, and clearly articulate; transitions used to connect ideas
Well organized, logical, and clearly articulated; connects ideas smoothly
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