Current Issues Essay Rubric (B DAY)
Category Poorly Done Meets Expectations
Evidence There are few or no quotes in the Citations are correct and
whole paper. The quotes are not complete, evidence is
properly introduced, not cited, and relevant and connects to
there is no commentary. The quotes reasons. The commentary
are irrelevant. It is clear that the connects the reasons and
student is trying to fill up space. Its evidence together.
lame. (0 points) (15 points)
Claim There is no claim and/or the claim is The claim is based on the
unclear, juvenile, and sloppy. prompt, the author avoids
Alternatively, the claim does not personal pronouns, and is
match the topic. The paper seems to stated clearly in the
have multiple claims. The claim is introduction and restated
not consistent throughout. (0 points) in the conclusion, and is
supported in the body
paragraphs. The claim is
constant throughout the
essay.
(10 points)
Ideas/Voice The sentences seem to be space The sentences within the
fillers, or are cookie cutter. The sub paragraphs and the
reasons are irrelevant. It sounds like paragraphs flow together
a robot and is boring. (0 points) nicely. There is a variety in
transitions, word choice,
and sentence length. The
author writes with a
purpose. (10 points)
Conventions There are multiple errors in grammar The essay contains few, if
and spelling, with few varied any, grammatical and
vocabulary choices. Sources are spelling errors. Citations
cited incorrectly or not at all. (0 are formatted and
points) punctuated correctly.
(7 points)
Organization/ The essay is written in Comic Sans. Each paragraph is a
Formatting coherent thought and
stays on topic. The font is
easy to read and there are
The paragraphs do not stay on topic. no formatting issues. Topic
Additionally, the paragraphs do not sentences are clear.
follow the order stated in the claim. (7 points)
(0 points)
Point
AWESOME WOW!
Values
The paragraphs meet ___/20
expectations plus some.
(20 points)
The claim is specific, ___/15
relatable, and feasible/
realistic. The claim is
persuasive and invites
action. (15 points)
The tone is professional ___/15
the topic connects with
the reader. The author is
knowledgable and
passionate, and the
readers is moved to
action.
(15 points)
There are no spelling or ___/10
grammar errors. The
author uses varied
citations. Sources are
varied.
(10 points)
The essay contains ___/10
paragraphs which are
formatted correctly
according to rules of
font, size, and color.
Sentence structure is
varied.
(10 points)
TOTAL
___/70