Sample Scoring Rubric: "Term Paper."

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Rubric

Term Paper: Sample Scoring Rubric
Term Paper: Sample Scoring Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
IDEAS
- Controlling Idea.
- Supporting Ideas.
- Use of Details.
- Awareness of Purpose.
- Sense of Completeness.
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25 pts Full Marks The essay is fully focused and contains a wealth of ideas and examples. The writer uses rhetorical devices and addresses counterarguments.
20 pts Very Good The essay is consistently focused and contains ample ideas and examples. The writer may employ rhetorical strategies or address counteragruments.
15 pts Good The essay is sufficiently focused and contains some ideas and examples. The response is generally appropriate to the purpose.
10 pts Fair The essay is minimally focused. The provided examples are vague or general and the response demonstrates minimal awareness of purpose.
5 pts Needs work The essay show little to no focus and the ideas are unclear, irrelevant, or repetitive. The response is incomplete or too brief.
0 pts No Marks
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25 pts
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ORGANIZATION
-Introduction, body, conclusion.
-Sequence of ideas.
-Grouping of ideas.
-Effective transitions.
-Awareness of purpose.
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25 pts Full Marks The organization of ideas supports the writer's focus. Ideas are grouped in a logical manner. Effective and varied transitions are used.
20 pts Very Good The organization is appropriate and the sequencing of ideas is logical. Varied transitions are used.
15 pts Good The organization is generally appropriate and the ideas are clearly sequenced, but may be repetitive. Transitions are used.
10 pts Fair The organization is lacking focus. The responses lack a clear introduction and/or conclusion. Transitions are unclear.
5 pts Needs Improvement The essay shows little evidence of organization or sequencing. Transitions are not used. The response is incomplete or too brief.
0 pts No Marks
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25 pts
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STYLE
-Sentence Variety.
-Word Choice.
- Audience Awareness.
-Personal Voice.
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25 pts Full Marks The writer utilizes carefully crafted phrases to create a sustained tone and authoritative voice. Word choice reflects an advanced vocabulary.
20 pts Very Good The language and tone of the essay enhance the persuasive purpose. Word choice is appropriate. Sentences are varied.
15 pts Good The language and tone of the essay are appropriate. Word choice is adequate. Some sentence variety is indicated.
10 pts Fair The language and tone are uneven. Word choice is ordinary and repetitive. . There is minimum variety in sentence length and structure.
5 pts Needs Work The language and tone are inappropriate. Word choice is incorrect or confusing. The response is incomplete or too brief.
0 pts No Marks
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25 pts
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Conventions
-Sentence Formation.
-Subject/Verb Agreement.
-Standard Word Form.
-Punctuation, Spelling, Grammar. Capitalization.
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25 pts Full Marks The writer demonstrates full command of the conventions written English language. No errors are evident.
20 pts Very Good The writer demonstrates knowledge of the conventions of written English. Errors are minor and do not interfere with the essay's meaning.
15 pts Good The writer demonstrates sufficient control of written English. Errors are minor and do not interfere with the essay's meaning.
10 pts Fair The writer demonstrates minimum control of the conventions of written English. Errors are frequent and interfere with the essay's meaning.
5 pts Needs Improvement The writer lacks an understanding of the conventions of written English. Errors are pervasive. The response is incomplete or brief.
0 pts No Marks
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25 pts
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Total Points: 100 out of 100