Week Five

10/27/21, 9:40 PM Week Five Essay: My Position

https://online.valenciacollege.edu/courses/123618/assignments/3319768 1/2

Position Essay Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement

10.0 pts A: Well developed introduction, providing an engaging hook.The thesis clearly takes a position. Sentence transitions are smooth.

8.0 pts B:The introduction provides a hook, and the thesis clearly takes a position. Sentence transitions are smooth.

6.0 pts C: The introduction provides a hook. The thesis statement contains the topic being argued, but not a clear position. May lack fluid sentence transitions

4.0 pts D: Thesis is unclear or misleading. Hook is either missing or unclear.

0.0 pts F: The introduction does not contain a thesis statement or a hook.

10.0

Body Paragraphs

20.0 pts A: All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each example supports the author's position. Paragraphs are well-developed and are divided logically.

16.0 pts B: Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each example supports the author's position. Paragraphs are well-developed and are divided logically.

12.0 pts C: Some of the evidence and examples are specific and relevant, while others may be redundant or irrelevant. Paragraphs may need to be developed further and some may need to be divided logically

8.0 pts D: While a few examples may be used, paragraphs are generally lacking relevant evidence, while others may be redundant or irrelevant. Paragraphs are undeveloped and may not be divided logically.

0.0 pts F: Ideas presented in the paragraphs have little or nothing to do with the thesis, and/or are poorly developed.

20.0

Overall Organization

25.0 pts A: Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order that enhances the argument as presented in the thesis statement. The essay provides appropriate and effective transitions.

20.0 pts B: Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.

15.0 pts C: Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.

10.0 pts D: The flow of the essay from detail to detail is difficult to understand or implies that important information has been left out.

0.0 pts F: No discernible organization. Transitions are not present.

25.0

Total points: 100.0

10/27/21, 9:40 PM Week Five Essay: My Position

https://online.valenciacollege.edu/courses/123618/assignments/3319768 2/2

Position Essay Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts

Style (flow, tone, word choice)

25.0 pts A: Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone, word choices, and transitions used throughout the essay.

20.0 pts B: Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions.

15.0 pts C: Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. Transitions may be missing a few areas.

10.0 pts D: Writing is often unclear, and sentences lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice is often weak. Transitions are missing throughout essay.

1.0 pts F: Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. The word choice is inadequate.

25.0

Mechanics

15.0 pts A: No consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.

12.0 pts B: A few minor consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.

11.0 pts C: A few regular errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.

8.0 pts D: The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the essay MIGHT be readable, it is uncomfortable and unprofessional.

0.0 pts F Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.

15.0

MLA format

5.0 pts A: Perfect MLA formatting; paper is a minimum of 800 words.

4.0 pts B: 2-3 errors but paper is recognizable as MLA; paper is a minimum of 800 words.

2.0 pts C: 4+ errors and paper is hard to recognize as MLA. Paper less than 800 words.

1.0 pts D: 5+ errors and paper does not show evidence of MLA formatting, though it is typed clearly. Paper less than 800 words.

0.0 pts F: MLA formatting not evident at all. Presentation makes it difficult to read. Paper less than 600 words.

5.0

Total points: 100.0