Name_________________________________________ PERIOD_______________

Topic: Analyze both the positive & negative effects of the Industrial Revolution. Was
industrialization ultimately good for society? Why or why not?
Mr. Duez’s DBQ Rubric:
BASIC CORE (Historical skills and knowledge required to show competence):

1. THESIS ( ____ / 1 possible)

1 point – has acceptable thesis. (does not merely restate the question, original interpretation)
2. ADDRESSES ALL PARTS OF QUESTION ( ____ / 2 possible)
2 points – Addresses all parts of the question, though not necessarily evenly or thoroughly
(includes task words, content, and chronology)
1 point – Addresses most parts of the question (lacks thoroughness, missing some task words,
content, and/or chronology)
3. SUBSTANTIATES THESIS WITH HISTORICAL EVIDENCE ( ____ / 2 possible)
2 points - Substantiates thesis with accurate and appropriate historical evidence.
1 point – Partially substantiates thesis with appropriate historical evidence; one or more
arguments not as strongly supported as others.
4. ESSAY STRUCTURE ( ____ / 1 possible)
1 point – Essay is well-organized (clear introduction and preview statements, topic sentences,
solid conclusion restates and drives home the thesis)

________ SUBTOTAL (possible out of 6)

EXPANDED CORE (Historical skills and knowledge required to show competence):
A student must earn all 6 points in the Basic Core to earn any points in this area. Points in this area
are at the discretion of the reader.
Grading Scale:
Examples: 9 = A = 100%
8 = A = 95%
o Has a clear, analytical, and comprehensive thesis 7 = B+ = 89%
o Addresses all parts of the question thoroughly 6 = B = 85%
o Addresses all parts of the question evenly 5 = C+ = 79%
o Provides ample historical evidence to substantiate thesis 4 = C = 75%
3 = D+ = 69%
o Uses historical context effectively to make argument 2 = D- = 60%
o Develops and expands argument with links to relevant 1 = F = 35%
ideas, events, and trends
o Overall argument is sophisticated and complex

________ SUBTOTAL (possible out of 3)

________ OVERALL TOTAL & COMMENTS: