Rubric - Unit 5

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CCC Diagnostic Essay
Name _________________________________
Domain 1: Content
Category
Thesis
Multiplier
and Score
1x
Does Not
Attempt (0)
No thesis given.
Does not Meet (1)
Approaching Expectations (2)
Meets Expectations (3)
Exceeds Expectations (4)
Thesis does not give the main
idea of the essay; structure is
poor.
The main idea of the essay is
given, but the discernible
elements of opening
generalization, background
information, and thesis, are not
apparent.
A restatement of the main idea is
evident, but the elements of the
conclusion are missing or
unclear.
Paragraph development is weak,
with ideas that are stated but not
elaborated upon. Connection to
the thesis is tenuous. No
counter argument or response.
Thesis is not as clear as it could be, and
is evident in some, but not all areas of
the essay.
Introduction gives the reader a good idea
of the main point of the essay, but
individual elements are not as clear as
they could be. Transitions between
elements are weak or missing.
Thesis gives a main idea, is properly
structured and is evident in the essay.
Conclusion includes a thesis restatement,
but summary of main points is not as
clear as it could be, and the closing
sentence is weak or missing.
Paragraph development has begun, but
all of the ideas are not yet there. More
information is needed, and ideas need to
relate back more clearly to the thesis.
Includes counter argument but no
response.
Student has chosen appropriate audience
and attempts to use rhetorical techniques
to address that audience.
Conclusion gives a thesis restatement,
summarizes the main points, and ends
with a sense of closure.
Thesis is clearly stated, in a properly
structured complex sentence, and it
governs paper throughout.
Introduction is interesting, pulls in the
reader’s attention, includes relevant
background information and a properly
placed thesis. Sentences flow smoothly
from one to the next, funneling down
into a thesis.
Conclusion is interesting, includes a
thesis restatement, a thorough summary
of main points, and ends with a note of
finality.
Each body paragraph has ideas that are
developed fully and support the topic
sentences. Paragraphs also include
sound arguments and detailed
examples. Includes counter argument
and effective response.
Student has chosen an appropriate,
specific audience and uses effective
rhetorical techniques to address that
specific audience.
Introduction
1x
No introduction
is given.
Conclusion
1x
No conclusion
given.
Development and
Support
4x
Paragraphs are
not developed.
Rhetorical Style and
Argumentation
4x
No persuasion.
Audience selection is unclear
and/or rhetorical techniques do
not clearly address chosen
audience.
Category
Does Not
Attempt (0)
No clear
paragraph
structure exists.
Does not Meet (1)
Approaching Expectations (2)
Meets Expectations (3)
Exceeds Expectations (4)
Paragraph structure
Multiplier
and Score
2x
Topic sentence is evident but not
as clear as it should be. Main
points and examples are jumbled
with no clear organization.
There is no sense of closure.
Topic sentence needs to communicate
the main point more clearly. Main points
are clear, but examples are not as fully
developed as they should be. Closure is
not apparent at the end of the paragraph.
Topic sentences effectively communicate
the main point of the paragraph while
relating back to the thesis. Sub points are
clear and supported by examples.
Paragraph ends with a sense of closure.
Essay organization
2x
No evidence of
the 3DSE
structure is
evident.
The 3DSE structure is evident.
Little to no thought is given to
logical order.
All elements of the 3DSE are evident.
Body paragraphs are not necessarily put
in any logical order.
All elements of the 3DSE are evident.
Ideas are logically given, each in its own
paragraph.
Transitions/Coherence
2x
No transitions
are present.
Use of transitions between
and/or within paragraphs is
inconsistent, simple, and/or
predictable.
Use of transitions between paragraphs
and within paragraphs is simple and
predictable.
Specific and original transitions
seamlessly link ideas between and within
paragraphs.
Each paragraph includes a clear topic
sentence that gives the main idea of the
paragraph while relating back to the
thesis. Paragraphs also include sub
points supported by detailed examples,
and end with a sense of closure.
The essay includes an introduction,
body paragraphs and a conclusion
(3DSE). Paragraphs are presented in a
thoughtful, logical order that enhances
argument.
Specific and original transitions are
used strategically and seamlessly link
ideas between and within paragraphs.
Introduction gives a reasonable hook to
draw in the reader, includes background
information and a properly placed thesis.
Sentences flow logically.
Body paragraphs are developed with
good information and good arguments
that make a clear connection back to the
thesis. Includes counter argument but
ineffective response.
Student has chosen an appropriate
audience and uses rhetorical techniques
to address that audience.
Domain 2: Organization
Domain 3: Research
Category
Does Not
Attempt (0)
No sources used.
Does not Meet (1)
Approaching Expectations (2)
Meets Expectations (3)
Exceeds Expectations (4)
Source Use
Multiplier
and Score
2x
One source is used. Sources
do not support or enhance the
main points.
Two sources used but not balanced.
Sources do not work to support the main
points as effectively as they could.
Unbalanced use of quotes or paraphrases.
Cited Material
1x
No quotes used.
Quotes support the main points but are
not formatted properly or incorporated
smoothly into the text; or only 1 quote.
Research Quality &
Credibility
2x
No research was
done by the
student.
Quotes are poorly chosen and
do not support the main
points. Quotes are not
integrated smoothly.
Research is thin. Most
sources are unreliable;
missing database sources.
Each paragraph includes a variety of
sources; connection between sources and
main ideas is evident. Both quotes and
paraphrases are evident (at least 2
paraphrases).
At least 2 quotes support the main points
and are formatted properly and
incorporated smoothly.
Holes in research suggest student was
not thorough in researching. Source
credibility is questionable.
Research is thorough, sources are
reliable, and they work to support the
main points of the essay.
Each paragraph includes at least two
sources; sources work to support the
main ideas of the author. There is an
effective mix of quotes and paraphrases
(at least 2)
At least 2 quotes are well-selected,
enhance the main points and are
formatted properly and incorporated
smoothly into the text.
Thorough research is evident as well as
the selection of reliable and appropriate
sources that support the writer’s ideas.
Writer establishes credibility.
Category
Multiplier
and Score
2x
Does Not
Attempt (0)
No documentation
present.
Sources
1x
No Works Cited
Page included.
Works Cited format
3x
No Works Cited
included.
Category
Multiplier
and Score
2x
Does Not
Attempt (0)
Incomprehensible
Does not Meet (1)
Approaching Expectations (2)
Meets Expectations (3)
Exceeds Expectations (4)
Meaning is impeded by
frequent errors.
Minimal errors impede meaning.
Minimal errors do not impede meaning.
No errors are present.
2x
No consideration
of word choice is
apparent.
Word choice is partially clear and
appropriate but is unsophisticated or
mundane.
Word choice is clear and appropriate;
may be unsophisticated or mundane in
part.
Word choice is precise, sophisticated,
and vivid.
2x
Sentence
structures are
below level.
Word choice is vague (big,
stuff, things, junk, many,
etc.), may be below grade
level, and/or overcomplicated
with unfamiliar words.
Sentence structures are
repetitive.
Sentence types are unbalanced.
Sentence types are balanced. The may be
varied.
Sentence types are balanced, varied,
and used mindfully.
Domain 4: Documentation
Parenthetical
Documentation
Does not Meet (1)
Approaching Expectations (2)
Meets Expectations (3)
Exceeds Expectations (4)
Not all research is
documented or internal
citations follow MLA format
with frequent errors.
Student has entries on the
Works Cited page that are not
cited in the essay or sources
in the paper that are not on
the Works Cited.
The Works Cited page
follows MLA format with
frequent errors.
Internal citations follow MLA format
with some errors.
Internal citations follow MLA format
with minimal errors.
Internal citations follow MLA format
with no errors.
Student has attempted to include all
sources cited on the Works Cited page,
but entries and citations do not match.
All sources cited are on the Works Cited
page. There may be one entry and
citation that do not match.
All sources cited are on the Works
Cited page. All sources listed on the
Works Cited page are cited in the paper
and entries match.
The Works Cited page follows MLA
format with some errors.
The Works Cited page follows MLA
format with minimal errors.
Works Cited page follows MLA format
with no errors.
Domain 5: Mechanics and Requirements
Conventions
Vocabulary
appropriateness
 Domain specific
Sentence Fluency
Total Score ________________ /34 categories = _Average of_______________ = ________________ %
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