– Official Essay Rubric – Official Essay Rubric

Criteri a

Ratings Pt s

This criterio n is linked to a 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

This criterio n is linked to a Learni ng Outco me 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

This criterio n is linked to a Learni ng Outco me 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

This criterio n is linked to a Learni ng Outco me 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

This criterio n is linked to a Learni ng Outco 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

This criterio n is linked to a Learni ng Outco me 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 pt s