RUBRIC MODULE 3
– Official Essay Rubric
– Official Essay Rubric
Criteri
a
Ratings Pt
s
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Learni
ng
Outco
me
Conten
t
Master
y of
the
Inform
ation
30 to >27.0 pts
Excellent
The essay content properly aligns with the information
requested and reflects student exemplary mastery of the
content by showing complete information, details, and
examples.
27 to >24.0 pts
Good
The essay content aligns with the information requested
and shows good mastery of the content. Provides
sufficient information, however missed opportunities to
demonstrate supporting details and/or examples.
24 to >21.0 pts
Fair
The essay content aligns with the information requested
and shows fair mastery of the content. Provides sufficient
information, but lacks supporting details and/or examples.
21 to >18.0 pts
Poor
The essay content does not align with the information
requested. Does not demonstrate mastery of the
30
pt
s
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Organi
zation
Structu
re of
the
Essay
20 to >18.0 pts
Excellent
The essay has a clear format, an introduction, a body with
clear transitions between evidence and supporting
arguments, and a conclusion. The information is
presented in an orderly manner. All elements facilitate the
flow of the information in the document.
18 to >16.0 pts
Good
The essay has a clear format, an introduction, a body with
evidence, supporting arguments, and a conclusion. All
elements facilitate the flow of the information in the
document, but the essay may miss transitions between
sections or have other small organization issues.
16 to >14.0 pts
Fair
The essay structure is problematic, lacks logical flow, and
has at least one of these issues: The essay does not have
a clear introduction or conclusion, or the evidence and
supporting arguments are not aligned with the requested
requirements.
14 to >12.0 pts
Poor
20
pt
s
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to a
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ng
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Critical
Thinkin
g
Develo
pment
of
Ideas
15 to >14.0 pts
Excellent
Details are considered, and a point of view, thesis
statement, or main idea is clear. Next, the essay presents
excellent evidence, arguments, and examples to support
the point. Finally, the student draws meaningful and high-
level insightful conclusions based on the information
presented and explained.
14 to >12.0 pts
Good (12 -11 pts)
Details are considered, and a point of view, thesis
statement, or main idea is clear. Next, the essay presents
sufficient evidence, arguments, or examples to support
the point. Finally, it draws appropriate conclusions based
on the information presented and explained.
12 to >11.0 pts
Fair
Details are considered, and a point of view, thesis
statement, or main idea is identified. Next, the essay
presents some evidence, arguments, or examples, but
some are not relevant to support the point. Student draws
fair conclusions, but not all are based on or supported by
the presented information.
11 to >9.0 pts
Poor
Details are not considered, and a point of view, thesis
15
pt
s
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Inform
ation
Literac
y
Quality
of
Resour
ces
15 to >14.0 pts
Excellent
Supporting information is pertinent to the topic, up to date
(depending on what is acceptable in the field), from
credible and trusted sources, and the number of sources
meets the requested amount.
14 to >12.0 pts
Good
Supporting information is pertinent to the topic, however,
1 source is not a credible and trusted source; they may or
may not be the most recent (depending on what is
acceptable in the field). Additionally, the number of
sources meets the requested amount.
12 to >11.0 pts
Fair
Supporting information is pertinent to the topic, however,
2 or more sources are not credible and trusted sources;
they may or may not be the most recent (depending on
what is acceptable in the field). Additionally, the number of
sources meets the requested amount.
11 to >9.0 pts
Poor
The following criteria would apply, supporting information
is not pertinent to the topic, none of the sources are from
15
pt
s
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me
Writing
Mecha
nics
and
Gram
10 to >9.0 pts
Excellent
Excellence in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
9 to >8.0 pts
Good
Minimal (1 – 3) typographical, spelling, grammatical,
punctuation, or translation errors.
8 to >7.0 pts
Fair
Multiple (4 -7) typographical, spelling, grammatical,
punctuation, or translation errors.
7 to >5.0 pts
Poor
Severe (8 – 10) typographical, spelling, grammatical,
punctuation, or translation errors.
5 to >0 pts
10
pt
s
Total Points: 100
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Learni
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Format
ting
and
APA
Guideli
nes
10 to >9.0 pts
Excellent
The essay reflects excellent execution and incorporation
of APA guidelines. Correct formatting, setup, title page,
perfect in-text citations, and reference formatting.
9 to >8.0 pts
Good
The essay offers correct formatting on the setup, and title
page, with minimal formatting or punctuation errors within
the in-text citations or references.
8 to >6.0 pts
Fair
The essay offers correct formatting, setup, and title page
but has significant errors within in-text citations and
references.
6 to >5.0 pts
Poor
The essay offers severe incorrect APA formatting, setup or
missing title page, and/or problematic in-text citations and
10
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