English Comp 1 Rubric Fall 2012
Alexa Offenhauer
A / B / C / D / N/PIntroduction / *Fully introduces topic, incl. main text(s).
*Responds effectively to writing prompt.
*Introduces clear, specific, nuanced argument. / *Introduces general topic, incl. main text(s).
*Responds correctly to writing prompt.
*Introduces clear, appropriate argument. / *Introduces general topic but not text(s).
*Responds to writing prompt.
*Introduces an argument that is general and/or simplistic. / *Somewhat introduces topic.
*Attempts to respond to prompt but may be somewhat off-topic.
*Introduces an incomplete argument or one that is off- topic. / *Does not introduce topic or text(s).
*Responds incorrectly to prompt or is off-topic.
*Fails to introduce an argument.
Organization
of Ideas / *Topic sentences and paragraphs directly relate to thesis.
*Sophisticated transitions/logical progression.
*Builds a convincing argument. / *Topic sentences and paragraphs indirectly relate to thesis.
*Effective transitions/logical progression.
*Builds a consistent argument. / *Some topic sentences and paragraphs relate to thesis.
*Mostly logical progression of ideas.
*Builds a mostly consistent argument. / *Some paragraphs off-topic (unfocused)
*Argument is not consistent or not fully based on thesis. / *Mostly off-topic (unfocused)
*Argument is unclear or unrelated to thesis.
*Mostly summary
Support / *Quotes/examples directly relate to and support argument.
*Analysis of support strengthens argument. / *Quotes/examples support argument
*Analysis of support relates to argument. / *Quotes/examples somewhat support argument
*Analysis mostly relates to argument / *Quotes/examples are infrequent or unrelated
*Analysis weak / *No quotes/ examples are given.
*No analysis present
Style / *Sophisticated academictone.
*Free of grammar errors and typos
*Clear, creative, and engaging style. Original thoughts and phrases. / *Academic tone
*Mostly free of grammar errors and typos
*Clear, declarative sentences. / *Mostly academic tone.
*Some grammar errors and typos
*Relies on some clichés and/or rhetorical questions. / *Fails to maintain an academic tone.
*Numerous grammar errors and typos.
*Relies on clichés, rhetorical questions, and/or generalizations. / *Fails to establish an academic tone.
*Numerous errors.
*Sentences are unclear.
Formatting and Citations / *Meets all MLA, including in-text citations, works cited, and formatting rules.
*Stapled.
*Appropriate length. / *Meets most MLA. Formatting mistakes do not hamper clarity of citation.
*Appropriate length / *Attempts to follow MLA but makes formatting and citation mistakes.
*Slightly too short. / * Significant formatting and citation errors.
*Significantly too short. / *Significant formatting errors and lack of citation.
*Not stapled.
*Incomplete.