Single-Source Essay Rubric: Final Draft

Single-Source Essay Rubric
Final Draft

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Poor
Adequate
Fair
Very Good
Excellent
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Logical development and connection of ideas- ( 36 points)
Lack of development and connection of ideas(1-11p)
Minimally developed ideas; no apparent connection(12-19p)
Some ideas are developed but still lacks further development and connection (20-24p)
Ideas are well developed and connected (25-29p)
Excellent and thorough development and connection of ideas (30-36p)


Organization(Introduction, Main Body and Conclusion)- ( 18 points)
Absence of introduction or conclusion; no apparent organization of main body (1-2p)
Minimally recognized introduction; organization can be barely seen; severe problems with organization of ideas(3-4p)
Average introduction or conclusion; problems with the organization of ideas in the main body (5-10p)
Introduction and conclusion meet the criteria; main body but still lacks development(11-14p)
Excellent introduction and conclusion; ideas are clear, have a good transition and are well developed (15-18p)






Grammar (13 points)
Severe grammar problems interfere greatly with the writer’s ideas (1-2p)
Numerous serious grammar problems that interfere with the writer’s ideas (3-4p)
Ideas are getting through to the reader, but grammar problems are apparent and have a negative effect on the writer’s ideas(5-8p)
Advanced use of grammar, a few grammatical problems but do not interfere with the writer’s ideas (9-10p)
Native-like use of grammar, no fragments or run-on sentences (11-13p)







Punctuation, spelling and mechanics (13p)
Complete disregard for English writing convention; paper illegible(1-2p)
Serious problems with format of paper; parts of essay not legible (3-4p)
Uses general writing conventions but has errors; spelling problems and punctuation interfere with ideas (5-8p)
A few problems with writing conventions or punctuation but paper is still neat(9-10p)
Correct use of English writing conventions and punctuation (11-13p)



Style and quality expression (10p)
Inappropriate use of vocabulary; no concept of register or sentence variety (1p)
Poor expression of ideas; problems in vocabulary; lacks variety of structures (2-3p)
Some vocabulary misused; lacks awareness of register; may be too wordy (4-5p)
Attempts variety; good vocabulary; style fairly concise(6-8p)

Precise vocabulary usage; use of parallel structures (9-10p)

Total (Max. 90p)







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