Rubric
INTRODUCTION
Background/
Define the
Problem
Very Good
Good
Poor
Well-developed
introductory
paragraph
contains detailed
background
information, a
clear explanation
or definition of
the problem.
Introductory
paragraph
contains some
background
information
and states the
problem, but
does not
explain using
details.
Introduction
does not
adequately
explain the
background of
the
problem. The
problem is
stated, but
lacks detail.
(5 points)
(4 points)
(2 points)
Needs
Improvement
Introduction
was not
presented.
(0 points)
Rubric (cont.)
BODY
PARAGRAPHS
Main
Argument
CONCLUSION
Very Good
Good
Poor
Argument is well
developed with
supporting
examples.
Argument was
presented with
some
supporting
examples.
(4 points)
Conclusion was
presented with
some
suggestions for
change are
evident.
Argument was
presented but
lacks examples.
(5 points)
Conclusion was
presented.
Opinions and
suggestions for
change are
logical and well
thought out.
(5 points)
(4 points)
Needs
Improvement
Argument was
not presented.
(2 points)
(0 points)
Conclusion was Conclusion was
presented but not presented.
no suggestions
for change
and/or
opinions are
included.
(2 points)
(0 points)