summary response
EAP II
NAME
SCORE
SUMMARY-RESPONSE ESSAY RUBRIC (FINAL DRAFT)
INTRODUCTION, ORGANIZATION & CONCLUSION
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First sentence includes accurate and complete in-text citation information for the source article and a clear, accurate and brief sentence summary of the article. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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The introduction includes clear thesis statement that agrees or disagrees with the article. Alternatively, the thesis may express a divided stance. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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The essay is comprised of five to seven paragraphs with a clear introduction, summary paragraph, at least two response paragraphs, and a conclusion. The ideas from the thesis are reflected in the body paragraphs. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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The concluding paragraph summarizes the main ideas of the essay and refers to the thesis and provides a final thought on the topic. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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SUMMARY
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The summary includes a clear and accurate statement of the main focus of the article and captures its argument. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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The summary includes all major supporting points and important details and examples without recounting them in excessive detail. The various supporting points are presented in a balanced manner. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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The relationship between various points of the summary are clearly and effectively shown through a variety of cohesive devices and transitions. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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There are references to the author or the article throughout the summary. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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RESPONSE
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The writer mentions the specific points from the article that s/he is focusing on in the response paragraphs. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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The writer utilizes various strategies to respond to the points from the article s/he brings up. It is clear which strategies are being used. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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The responses are sufficiently developed using specific examples that fit the point being made. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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The response paragraphs show evidence of critical thinking. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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LANGUAGE
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Sentence Structure. Sentences are clear, correct, and complete. Level 4 and 5 sentences present variety in complexity. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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Grammar. Grammar is accurate. Verb tense is consistent. No or minimal errors in verb and pronoun use, missing words, word order, agreement, and other grammatical structures. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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Vocabulary. Word choice is precise and effective. Word forms are correct. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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Mechanics. Spelling, capitalization and punctuation |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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FORMATTING & DRAFTING
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MLA formatting has been carefully followed for the heading, header, margins, title, indenting, and line spacing. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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The Works Cited entry is complete and correct. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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A complete first draft is included. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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The self-review was completed. |
5 4 3 2 1 0 |
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SCALE: 5 = Excellent 4 = Good 3 = Needs Improvement (3.5 is considered passing)
2 = Fair 1 = Poor 0 = Not Demonstrated