Rubric

Essay Rubric

Name ____________________________________________________________________________________
Title of Paper_______________________________________________________________________________
Title of Assignment__________________________________________________________________________

Criteria

Points
Possible

Student
Assessment

Final
Assessment

The paper has a reasonable and focused thesis that is a reflection of the assignment (interpretation, argument, etc.)

 

5

 

 

The paper is effectively organized with an introduction, a body and a conclusion.  The conclusion goes beyond restating the introduction and makes larger connections to other works and/or has a call to action.

 

10

 

 

The introduction sufficiently introduces the topic as well as the genesis for the argument.  Literary works are named and cited appropriately and authors’ full names are given.

 

10

 

 

Ample supporting details are provided to support arguments and are properly referenced or cited according to MLA standards.  The paper has an adequate but not abundant amount of quotes from the text.

 

10

 

 

The paper addresses the topic thoroughly.  All major ideas are discussed/argued/explained. 

 

15

 

 

Literary terms are correctly identified and used when appropriate.

 

10

 

 

The paper is free of most mechanical errors.  Line and/or page numbers are included in the correct format.

 

10

 

 

The paper utilizes a wide range of vocabulary words that are used appropriately and effectively.

 

10

 

 

The paper flows from word to word, sentence to sentence and paragraph to paragraph.  Transitions, repetition, parallel structure, motifs and other techniques unify the paper. 

 

10

 

 

Sentence structure is varied.

5

 

 

The paper uses the active voice (as opposed to the passive voice).

 

5

 

 

Total

100

 

 

This is the general rubric that will be used for most essays.