Essay Writing Rubric
Essay Writing Assignment
Scoring Rubric (100 points possible)
Organization: (20 points possible) |
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II. Method of organization is well-suited to topic 8-10 |
Content: (50 points possible) Too much information distracts the focus of the paper Essay does not address assignment prompt |
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IV. Examples in essay are ample support for thesis 8-10 Examples in essay need more support for thesis |
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V. Examples are specific and concrete. 8-10 Examples are somewhat nonspecific and/or abstract. |
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VI. Interest level of essay is superior. 8-10 |
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VII. Introduction and conclusion are interesting and balanced. 8-10 |
Style and Mechanics: (30 points possible) |
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IX. Essay exhibits correct spelling. 8-10 |
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X. Essay is written in appropriate point of view and format. 8-10 Point of view and format are inappropriate for essay. |