Sample Assignment Rubrics
The following rubrics define how points will be awarded for your , essays, and other assignments. This page is best viewed in Internet Explorer.
NARRATIVE ESSAYS Rubric:
Essay Content = 50 pts. total
20 points -- The essay demonstrates the assigned essay form (Narration)
15 points -- Clearly Stated Thesis:. Narrative Hook Sets Expectation About Story
15 points -- Details develop the storyline and peak action
Paragraphs = 30 pts. total
10 points -- Each paragraph develops one point
10 points -- Each paragraph is unified and coherent
5 points -- Intro paragraph creates the setting
5 points -- Smooth, quick conclusion after peak action
Mechanical and Sentence Errors = 20 pts. total
More than 7 mechanical errors--no points and paper could be returned w/o a grade.
Total = 100 points.... Your Score =............ /100
A = 90 - 100... B= 80 - 89... C= 70 - 79... D = 60 - 69.... F = 0 - 59
Compare-Contrast Essay Scoring Rubric:
Essay
20 points -- The essay demonstrates the assigned essay form (Compare-Contrast)
15 points -- Clearly Stated thesis: The thesis clearly defines whether the essay is about similarities, differences, or both
15 points -- Details develop significant points about similarities or differences (not the obvious ones)
Paragraphs
10 points --Each paragraph develops one point
10 points --Each paragraph is unified and coherent
5 points--Intro paragraph creates interest
5 points--Conclusion provides a natural end to discussion
Mechanical and Sentence Errors
20 points --2-3 errors
15 points-- 4 errors
10 points-- 5 errors
More than 5 mechanical errors-no points and paper could be returned w/o a grade.
Total = 100 points Your Score = /100
A = 90 - 100 B= 80 - 89 C= 70 - 79 D = 60 - 69 F = 0 - 59
Cause-Effect Essay Scoring Rubric:
Essay
20 points--The essay demonstrates the assigned essay form (Cause-Effect)
15 points--Clearly Stated thesis: The thesis clearly names cause(s) and effects or results related to the paper topic.
15 points--Details contribute to the reader's understanding of the cause(s) and effects or results.
Paragraphs
10 points--Each paragraph develops one point
10 points--Each paragraph is unified and coherent
5 points--Intro paragraph creates interest
5 points--Conclusion provides a natural end to discussion
Mechanical and Sentence Errors
20 points--2-3 errors
15 points--4 errors
10 points--5 errors
More mechanical errors=-no points and paper could be returned w/o a grade.
Total = 100 points Your Score = /100
A = 90 - 100 B= 80 - 89 C= 70 - 79 D = 60 - 69 F = 0 - 59
Summary-Response Essay Rubric:
Essay
20 points--Essay demonstrates the assigned essay form (Summary-Response)
10 points--Clearly Stated Thesis: The thesis clearly names and defines the writer's position in response to the reading discussed
10 points--The development unfolds the ENG 121 writer's response to various points in the published essay
5 points -- The essay includes an evaluation of the original article's objectivity
5 points -- Balance between the summary and response: 1/3: 2/3
Paragraphs
10 points--Each paragraph develops one point
10 points--Each paragraph is unified and coherent
5 points--Intro paragraph creates includes the essay title, essay's author and a brief, general summary.
5 points--Conclusion provides a natural end to discussion
Mechanical and Sentence Errors
20 points--2-3 errors
15 points--4 errors
10 points--5 errors
More mechanical errors--no points and paper could be returned w/o a grade.
Total = 100 points Your Score = /100
A = 90 - 100 B= 80 - 89 C= 70 - 79 D = 60 - 69 F = 0 - 59
Rubric for Research-Argument Essay:
Essay Structure:
Essay form
25 points--Clearly Stated Thesis: Thesis sets topic and position
25 points--Evidence supports the argument; rebuttal is considered
25 points--The essay demonstrates the assigned essay form (Argument)
Paragraphs
20 points--Each paragraph develops one point
20 points--Each paragraph is unified and coherent
10 points--Intro paragraph introduces the paper
10 points--Conclusion provides a smooth and natural ending
Mechanical and Sentence Errors
25 points: 0-3 errors
20 points : 4 errors
15 points: 5 errors
10 points: 6 errors
No points for more than 6 errors
Research Form and Ethics:
20 points--Text citation form
20 points--Works Cited overall formal
50 points--Works Cited entries format
Total for Argument Essay/Research = 250 points Your points: /250
Grades By Percentage (and Points):
Percentage: A = 90 - 100 B= 80 - 89 C= 70 - 79 D = 60 - 69 F = 0 - 59
Points: A= 225-250 B=200-224 C= 175-199 D= 150-174 F= 0-149
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