Essay Rubric

Dear class,


As times goes by so quickly I wanted to publish the rubric I will be using to evaluate your  essay. So please read it and make sure you include in your essay all the aspects that I consider here.


The total marks for 7.0 is 32 points. The essay will have 70% exigency for a 4.0.


Any questions please feel free to ask.
your teacher,
Carolina Yancovic

RUBRIC FOR WRITTING

	UNSATISFACTORY 0 points	SATISFACTORY 4 points	ABOVE AVERAGE 6 pts	EXCELLENT 8 points
A. CONTENT: Includes thesis statement and both quantity and quality of supporting details	Thesis is lacking or incorrect, and not supported with appropriate detail. Writing is thin, including generalizations with few or no concrete examples or illustrations.	Thesis is apparent but general or commonplace. Support may be sketchy or occasionally irrelevant. Generalizations are supported with examples, but content may be thin.	Thesis is explicit, appropriate, and well supported. Content is both adequate and appropriate, providing examples and illustrations to support all generalizations.	Thesis is explicit and significant, assertive, objectively worded, and supported with substantial and relevant information. The essay includes a wealth of relevant details, examples, or imagery.
B. ORGANIZATION: Includes paragraph development and arrangement of body paragraphs, as well as coherence (introduction, body, conclusion)	The plan and purpose of the essay are not apparent. It is not developed or is developed with some irrelevancy or redundancy. Paragraphs are incoherent or undeveloped. Transitions are lacking.	The plan of development is apparent but not consistently followed. The writing lacks clarity or is repetitious. The paragraphs are generally effective, but transitions may be weak or mechanical.	The plan of development is clear and consistently followed. The writing is concise and clear, with a minimum of repetition. Paragraphs are generally well-developed and effective, with appropriate transitions.	It is planned logically and progresses in clearly ordered and necessary steps, and developed with originality and attention to proportion and emphasis. Paragraphs are logically and effectively developed with effective transitions.
C. DICTION AND MECHANICS: Includes conventions of grammar, usage, and punctuation, as well as appropriate diction	Often, sentences are not grammatically correct. Vocabulary is elementary, not college level. Words are used incorrectly. Persistent usage, spelling, or punctuation errors exist.	Sentences are generally correct but may lack distinction, creativity, or style. Vocabulary is generally used correctly. Occasional lapses in grammar, punctuation, or spelling exist.	Sentences are correctly constructed and demonstrate variety. The vocabulary is effective and appropriate. Errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling are rare.	The sentences are skillfully constructed, effective, and varied. Words used are vivid, accurate, and original. The writing is without flaws in grammar or mechanics. A personal style is evident.
D. RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION: Includes documentation and incorporation of appropriate college-level  sources	Sources are lacking or inappropriate. Information from sources is not adequately incorporated into the body of the essay. Documentation is missing, inadequate, or incorrect.	Sources are adequate, but may be too general. Information is occasionally weakly incorporated or is unconnected to the content of the essay. Documentation is generally correct, but may contain some minor errors.	Sources are generally relevant, authoritative, and appropriate. Information is relevant and is usually incorporated correctly. In-text citations and References or Works Cited page are generally correct.	Sources used are relevant, substantial, and authoritative, demonstrating creativity and scholarly research. Information is introduced and incorporated smoothly and appropriately. Documentation is clear and free of errors.