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Rubrics - Coggle Diagram
Rubrics
introduction
Very good: The introduction hooks the reader in some way AND provides either a transition into, or a context for, the context of the essay.
Average: The introduction somewhat engages the reader and/or only partially gives context for the essay.
Excellent: The introduction is particularly memorable to both hook the reader and set a framework, context, and/or transition into the essay; a clear theme or thesis is introduced.
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Focus & Details
Very good: There is one clear, well- focused topic. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported by detailed information.
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Excellent: There is one clear, well- focused topic. Main ideas are clear and
are well supported by detailed and accurate information.
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Organization
Excellent: 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.
Very good: The introduction states the main topic and provides an overview of the paper. A conclusion is included.
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Needs work: There is no clear introduction, structure, or conclusion.
Word choice
Very good: The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words is inaccurate at times and/or seems overdone.
Average: The author uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety.
Excellent: The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words seems accurate, natural, and not forced.
Needs work: The writer uses a limited vocabulary. Jargon or clichés may be present and detract from the meaning.
Voice
Very good: 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.
Average: The author’s purpose of writing is somewhat clear, and there is evidence of attention to audience. The author’s knowledge and/or experience with the topic is/are limited.
Excellent: 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 the topic is/are evident.
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Sentence Structure, Grammar, Mechanics, & Spelling
Very good: 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.
Average: Most sentences are well constructed, but they have a similar structure and/or length. The author makes several errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with understanding.
Excellent: All sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes no errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling.
Needs work: Sentences sound awkward, are distractingly repetitive, or are difficult to understand. The author makes numerous errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling
that interfere with understanding.
Style
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Average: The paper follows a limited but mostly correct sentence structure. There are different sentence structures and word choices.
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Needs work: The paper contains several awkward and unclear sentences. There are some problems with word choices.
Sentence Fluency
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Average: The text hums along with a balanced beat but tends to be more businesslike than musical. Besides, the flow of ideas tends to become more mechanical than fluid.
Excellent: The essay has a natural flow, rhythm, and cadence. The sentences are well built and have a wide-ranging and robust structure that enhances reading.
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Conventions
Needs work: The student demonstrates proper writing conventions and uses them correctly. One can read the essay with ease, and errors are rare. Few touch-ups can make the composition ready for publishing.
Average: The writer shows reasonable control over a short range of standard writing rules. The writer handles all the conventions and enhances readability. The errors in the essay tend to distract and impair legibility.
Excellent: The student demonstrates proper use of standard writing conventions, like spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, usage, and paragraphing. The student uses protocols in a way that improves the readability of the essay.
Very good: The student demonstrates proper writing conventions and uses them correctly. One can read the essay with ease, and errors are rare. Few touch-ups can make the composition ready for publishing.