8 pages essay or 2000 words. Need by morning. In 12 hours.This essay is a continuation and expansion of the research and writing you began in the first draft of the essay(Links to an external site.).

5x20 General Essay Rubric (Revised)

5x20 General Essay Rubric (Revised)

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeClarity

Ideas are presented clearly, using appropriate grammar and accepted spelling, in intelligible sentences with a lucid structure. The overall read is fluid and the essay has been fully proofread.

20.0 Pts

Demonstrates Mastery

The mechanical quality of the essay is superior. The writer appears to be well-suited for college writing, based on this example.

18.0 Pts

Exceeds College Expectations

The mechanical quality of the essay is above average. The writer appears to have firmly grasped the basics, based on this example.

14.0 Pts

Meets Expectations

The mechanical quality of the essay is average. The writer appears to have mostly grasped the basics, based on this example.

12.0 Pts

Misses Expectations

The mechanical quality of the essay is below average. The writer appears to have grasped only some of the basics, based on this example.

10.0 Pts

Needs Intervention

The mechanical quality of the essay is poor. The writer appears not to have grasped the basics, based on this example.

0.0 Pts

Insufficient

The amount of mechanical errors in the essay are so numerous that the essay is impossible to read or evaluate or the length of the essay makes it impossible to make any sufficient conclusions.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeFocus

The essay presents a strong thesis statement, one that signals to the reader the direction of the essay. This thesis is fully realized through the development of strong arguments in the body paragraphs.

20.0 Pts

Demonstrates Mastery

The development and execution of the essay are superior. The writer appears to be well-suited for college writing, based on this example.

18.0 Pts

Exceeds College Expectations

The development and execution of the essay are above average. The writer appears to have firmly grasped the basics, based on this example.

14.0 Pts

Meets Expectations

The development and execution of the essay are average. The writer appears to have mostly grasped the basics, based on this example.

12.0 Pts

Misses Expectations

The development and execution of the essay are below average. The writer appears to have grasped only some of the basics, based on this example.

10.0 Pts

Needs Intervention

The development and execution of the essay are poor. The writer appears not to have grasped the basics, based on this example.

0.0 Pts

Insufficient

The amount of mechanical errors in the essay are so numerous that the essay is impossible to read or evaluate or the length of the essay makes it impossible to make any sufficient conclusions.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeEvidence

The essay is supported with a good mix of appropriate support from authoritative sources whose credibility enhances the strengths of the arguments.

20.0 Pts

Demonstrates Mastery

The selection and incorporation of sources in the essay are superior. The writer appears to be well-suited for college writing, based on this example.

18.0 Pts

Exceeds College Expectations

The selection and incorporation of sources in the essay are above average. The writer appears to have firmly grasped the basics, based on this example.

14.0 Pts

Meets Expectations

The selection and incorporation of sources in the essay are average. The writer appears to have mostly grasped the basics, based on this example.

12.0 Pts

Misses Expectations

The selection and incorporation of sources in the essay are below average. The writer appears to have grasped only some of the basics, based on this example.

10.0 Pts

Needs Intervention

The selection and incorporation of sources in the essay are poor. The writer appears not to have grasped the basics, based on this example.

0.0 Pts

Insufficient

The amount of mechanical errors in the essay are so numerous that the essay is impossible to read or evaluate or the length of the essay makes it impossible to make any sufficient conclusions.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeOrganization

The essay is arranged in such a way that the greatest impact is achieved by the deployment of ideas. Internal paragraph structure consistently centers on a single idea while transitions between paragraph smoothly guide the reader through a logical development of ideas.

20.0 Pts

Demonstrates Mastery

The arrangement and presentation of ideas in the essay are superior. The writer appears to be well-suited for college writing, based on this example.

18.0 Pts

Exceeds College Expectations

The arrangement and presentation of ideas in the essay are above average. The writer appears to have firmly grasped the basics, based on this example.

14.0 Pts

Meets Expectations

The arrangement and presentation of ideas in the essay are average. The writer appears to have mostly grasped the basics, based on this example.

12.0 Pts

Misses Expectations

The arrangement and presentation of ideas in the essay are below average. The writer appears to have grasped only some of the basics, based on this example.

10.0 Pts

Needs Intervention

The arrangement and presentation of ideas in the essay are poor. The writer appears not to have grasped the basics, based on this example.

0.0 Pts

Insufficient

The amount of mechanical errors in the essay are so numerous that the essay is impossible to read or evaluate or the length of the essay makes it impossible to make any sufficient conclusions.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeAudience Awareness

The style and tone of the writing, as well as the formatting of the essay, is appropriate given the audience and genre. Conventions and language work to increase the credibility and comprehensibility of the writing.

20.0 Pts

Demonstrates Mastery

The writers us of voice, vocabulary, and formatting choices in the essay are superior. The writer appears to be well-suited for college writing, based on this example.

18.0 Pts

Exceeds College Expectations

The writers us of voice, vocabulary, and formatting choices in the essay are above average. The writer appears to have firmly grasped the basics, based on this example.

14.0 Pts

Meets Expectations

The writers us of voice, vocabulary, and formatting choices in the essay are average. The writer appears to have mostly grasped the basics, based on this example.

12.0 Pts

Misses Expectations

The writers us of voice, vocabulary, and formatting choices in the essay are below average. The writer appears to have grasped only some of the basics, based on this example.

10.0 Pts

Needs Intervention

The writers us of voice, vocabulary, and formatting choices in the essay are poor. The writer appears not to have grasped the basics, based on this example.

0.0 Pts

Insufficient

The amount of mechanical errors in the essay are so numerous that the essay is impossible to read or evaluate or the length of the essay makes it impossible to make any sufficient conclusions.

20.0 pts

Total points: 100.0

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