History Essay Rubric
Mastery4 / Above Proficient
3 / Proficient
2 / Below Proficient
1
1.Statement of Purpose / Thesis answers question thoroughly and clearly takes a position / Thesis responds to the question / Thesis is unclear / No thesis
No position taken
2.Content / Demonstrates a thorough understating of the historical content
Clearly relates evidence to claim / Demonstrates a strong understating of the historical content
Relates evidence to claim / Demonstrates some understating of the historical content
Somewhat relates evidence to claim / Demonstrates little understating of the historical content
Evidence to claim is unclear
3.Organization / Response is clear and effective creating unity and completeness, with thorough introduction/conclusion
Smooth & clear transitions / Response is clear and effective with minor flaws and ideas loosely connected, with adequate introduction/conclusion
Some connections between paragraphs / Response is unclear with flaws and uneven progression of ideas from introduction to conclusion
Few connections between paragraphs / Response is missing organizational structure
Paragraphs not connected
4. Elaboration of Evidence / Thorough analysis of evidence
No plagiarism / Strong analysis of evidence
No plagiarism / Weak/uneven analysis of evidence
No plagiarism / No analysis of evidence
No plagiarism
5. Evidence Citation / Use of two pieces of evidence from primary and one from secondary sources
Correct format for citations (document # and Title) and quotations / Use of a total of two pieces of evidence from primary and secondary sources
Correct format for citations (document # and Title) and quotations / Use of a total of one piece of evidence from either a primary or secondary source
Incorrect format for citations (document # and Title) and quotations / No evidence from either a primary or secondary source
Missing format for citations (document # and Title) and quotations
6. Language / Few errors in mechanics or usage / Mostly correct conventions / Acceptable English usage / Sloppy or careless spelling, mechanics, conventions
Maximum Score: 24 Points
A= 24-22 / B= 21-19 / C = 18-17 / D = 16-15 / F = 14-0
History Essay Rubric
Mastery4 / Above Proficient
3 / Proficient
2 / Below Proficient
1
1. Statement of Purpose / Thesis answers question thoroughly and clearly takes a position / Thesis responds to the question / Thesis is unclear / No thesis
No position taken
2. Content / Demonstrates a thorough understating of the historical content
Clearly relates evidence to claim / Demonstrates a strong understating of the historical content
Relates evidence to claim / Demonstrates some understating of the historical content
Somewhat relates evidence to claim / Demonstrates little understating of the historical content
Evidence to claim is unclear
3.Organization / Response is clear and effective creating unity and completeness, with thorough introduction/conclusion
Smooth & clear transitions / Response is clear and effective with minor flaws and ideas loosely connected, with adequate introduction/conclusion
Some connections between paragraphs / Response is unclear with flaws and uneven progression of ideas from introduction to conclusion
Few connections between paragraphs / Response is missing organizational structure
Paragraphs not connected
4. Elaboration of Evidence / Thorough analysis of evidence
No plagiarism / Strong analysis of evidence
No plagiarism / Weak/uneven analysis of evidence
No plagiarism / No analysis of evidence
No plagiarism
5. Evidence Citation / Use of two pieces of evidence from primary and one from secondary sources
Correct format for citations (document # and Title) and quotations / Use of a total of two pieces of evidence from primary and secondary sources
Correct format for citations (document # and Title) and quotations / Use of a total of one piece of evidence from either a primary or secondary source
Incorrect format for citations (document # and Title) and quotations / No evidence from either a primary or secondary source
Missing format for citations (document # and Title) and quotations
6. Language / Few errors in mechanics or usage / Mostly correct conventions / Acceptable English usage / Sloppy or careless spelling, mechanics, conventions
Maximum Score: 24 Points
A= 24-22 / B= 21-19 / C = 18-17 / D = 16-15 / F = 14-0
History Essay Rubric
Mastery4 / Above Proficient
3 / Proficient
2 / Below Proficient
1
1. Statement of Purpose / Thesis answers question thoroughly and clearly takes a position / Thesis responds to the question / Thesis is unclear / No thesis
No position taken
2. Content / Demonstrates a thorough understating of the historical content
Clearly relates evidence to claim / Demonstrates a strong understating of the historical content
Relates evidence to claim / Demonstrates some understating of the historical content
Somewhat relates evidence to claim / Demonstrates little understating of the historical content
Evidence to claim is unclear
3.Organization / Response is clear and effective creating unity and completeness, with thorough introduction/conclusion
Smooth & clear transitions / Response is clear and effective with minor flaws and ideas loosely connected, with adequate introduction/conclusion
Some connections between paragraphs / Response is unclear with flaws and uneven progression of ideas from introduction to conclusion
Few connections between paragraphs / Response is missing organizational structure
Paragraphs not connected
4. Elaboration of Evidence / Thorough analysis of evidence
No plagiarism / Strong analysis of evidence
No plagiarism / Weak/uneven analysis of evidence
No plagiarism / No analysis of evidence
No plagiarism
5. Evidence Citation / Use of two pieces of evidence from primary and one from secondary sources
Correct format for citations (document # and Title) and quotations / Use of a total of two pieces of evidence from primary and secondary sources
Correct format for citations (document # and Title) and quotations / Use of a total of one piece of evidence from either a primary or secondary source
Incorrect format for citations (document # and Title) and quotations / No evidence from either a primary or secondary source
Missing format for citations (document # and Title) and quotations
6. Language / Few errors in mechanics or usage / Mostly correct conventions / Acceptable English usage / Sloppy or careless spelling, mechanics, conventions
Maximum Score: 24 Points
A= 24-22 / B= 21-19 / C = 18-17 / D = 16-15 / F = 14-0