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SAMPLE RUBRIC :: 1. Introduction- there is a clear position and thesis statement.
Total Possible Points: 15 points
15-Student has clear position and thesis statement
10-Student does not state a clear position in the thesis statement
5- Student does not have a thesis statement but has a clear position stated.
3-Student does not have a thesis statement or clear position stated
2. Support- were the details or evidence sufficient, accurate, and/or relevant?
Total Possible Points: 30 points (10 possible points for each body paragraph)
For each paragraph:
10- Student has topic sentence and at least 2-3 sufficient, accurate, and/or relevant details to support it.
7-Student does not have a clear topic sentence but does have at least 2-3 sufficient, accurate, and/or relevant details to support topic
5-Student has topic sentence but only has 1-2 sufficient, accurate, and/or relevant details to support topic.
3-Student does not have a clear topic sentence and has mostly details which are not sufficient, accurate and/or relevant.
3. Focused argument into conclusion- was a rational choice presented in the conclusion?
Total Possible Points: 15 points
15-Student stays focused throughout entire paper, has a strong conclusion with rational choice presented.
10-Student stays focused throughout paper, but does not have a strong conclusion with rational choice presented.
5-Student does not stay focused throughout paper, but has a strong conclusion with rational choice presented.
3-Student does not stay focused throughout paper or has a weak/no conclusion.
4. Logically Organized
Total Possible Points: 10 points
10-Student demonstrates logic throughout paper, starting with thesis statement, body paragraphs with topic sentences, and conclusion.
7-Student demonstrates logic in the structure of paper, but may have some gaps within the body paragraphs.
5-Student demonstrates some logical order but there are some gaps between paragraphs.
3-Student does not demonstrate logical organization between paragraphs and within sentences.
5. Smooth Transitions between paragraphs
Total Possible Points: 10 points
10-There are smooth transitions between every paragraph.
7-There are mostly smooth transitions, except perhaps one or two minor examples.
5-There are only some transitions and some clear examples where transitioning needs to be improved.
3-There are few or no smooth transitions between paragraph.
6. Vocabulary/Structure- was it appropriate for the intended audience, purpose of paper?
Total Possible Points: 10 points
10-Vocabulary/structure is appropriate.
7-Some vocabulary words are awkward/inappropriate. Structure is appropriate [persuasive essay/position paper/editorial].
5-Some vocabulary words are awkward/inappropriate. Structure needs to be improved.
3-Vocabulary and structure are not appropriate.
7. Writing is neat, presentable, and mechanically correct. [deductions for spelling/grammer errors]
Total Possible Points: 10 points
10-Writing is neat and presentable. Student has 1-2 or no mechanical errors or spelling mistakes.
7-Writing is neat and presentable. Student has some minor spelling or mechanical errors.
5-Writing is neat and presentable. Student has several spelling or mechanical errors that make it difficult for the reader to understand writing.
3-Writing is not neat or presentable and there are many spelling or mechanical errors.
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Total Possible Points for Grade: 100 points
Scale: A (90-100), B ( 80-90), C (70-80), D (60-70). I also used a "+/-" system.