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Exploratory Essay and Research Proposal Rubric Course: ENG122CC2 English Composition II:CO2 (Katherine Burton) FA21

Criteria Highly Proficient (81-100%) Moderately Proficient (61-80%) Somewhat Proficient (41-60%) Not Proficient (0-40%)

Focus

Content Development

Evidence and Source

Integration

Critical Thinking

Organization and Structure

11.25 points

The writing fulfills the

assignment.

The writer asks several

provocative questions.

9 points

The writing fulfills the

assignment.

The writer asks interesting

questions.

6.75 points

The writing meets most of the

assignment guidelines.

The writer asks simple questions.

4.5 points

The writing meets some of the

assignment requirements.

The writer asks a simple or vague

question, or there is no research

question.

15 points

Uses appropriate, relevant, and

compelling content to illustrate

understanding and mastery of the

recursive research process.

12 points

Uses appropriate, relevant, and

compelling content to illustrate

understanding of the recursive

research process.

9 points

Uses appropriate and relevant

content to explore the research

process.

6 points

Uses some appropriate and

relevant content to begin the

research process.

15 points

Information is taken from

sources with enough

interpretation and evaluation to

satisfy the initial and follow-up

research questions.

Quotations and paraphrases have

been cited correctly using MLA

Style. There is a correctly

formatted Works Cited page that

shows each source cited in the

essay.

12 points

Information is taken from sources

with enough interpretation and

evaluation to satisfy the research

questions.

Quotations and paraphrases have

been cited correctly using MLA

Style. There is a correctly

formatted Works Cited page that

shows each source cited in the

essay.

9 points

Information is taken from sources

with some interpretation and

evaluation, but may only satisfy

the initial question.

Quotations and paraphrases are

usually cited correctly using MLA

Style. There is a Works Cited page

that shows each source cited in

the essay.

6 points

Information is taken from sources

without any interpretation or

evaluation, and may not satisfy a

research question.

Sources may not be cited and

referenced using MLA Style.

Citations may be incorrect. Works

Cited page may be missing or

incorrect.

11.25 points

Student synthesizes and

questions information, and seeks

answers to further questions.

9 points

Student makes connections and

questions information, and seeks

answers to further questions.

6.75 points

Student makes connections, but

may not question information or

seek further answers.

4.5 points

Student may not ask follow-up

questions, or synthesis may be

missing. Ideas are unclear or

underdeveloped.

11.25 points

The essay has a deliberately

chosen structure. The essay

follows Writing Guide instructions in the construction of the

introduction, conclusion, and

paragraphs, including the use of

transitions, topic sentences, and

paragraph conclusions.

9 points

The essay has a clear structure.

The essay mostly follows Writing Guide instructions in the construction of the introduction,

conclusion, and paragraphs,

including the use of transitions,

topic sentences, and paragraph

conclusions, but may need some

revision.

6.75 points

The essay does not have a clear

structure. The essay may not

follow all Writing Guide instructions in the construction of

the introduction, conclusion, and

paragraphs, including the use of

transitions, topic sentences, and

paragraph conclusions. The essay

needs revision.

4.5 points

The essay does not have a clear

structure. The essay does not

follow Writing Guide instructions in the construction of the

introduction, conclusion, and

paragraphs, including the use of

transitions, topic sentences, and

paragraph conclusions. The essay

needs significant revision.

11.25 points

The word choices and tone are

appropriate and effective to

support the audience and

purpose.

Uses language that skillfully

communicates meaning to

readers with clarity and fluency,

9 points

The word choices and tone are

mostly appropriate and effective

to support the audience and

purpose.

Uses straightforward language

that conveys meaning to readers.

The language in the portfolio has

6.75 points

The writing is somewhat

engaging. The word choices and

tone are mostly appropriate.

Uses language that generally

conveys meaning to readers with

clarity. Writing may have some

surface errors, but has been

4.5 points

Uses language that sometimes

impedes understanding of

meaning because of errors in

usage. Writing has surface errors.

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Total

Overall Score

Style, Syntax, and Mechanics and is virtually error free.

Attention has been paid to

college-level grammar, spelling,

punctuation, capitalization, and

formatting.

few errors. Attention has been

paid to college-level grammar,

spelling, punctuation,

capitalization, and formatting.

proofread.

Highly Proficient (81-100%) 60.75 points minimum

Moderately Proficient (61-80%) 45.75 points minimum

Somewhat Proficient (41-60%) 30.75 points minimum

Not Proficient (0-40%) 0 points minimum

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