SAMPLE SIGNIFICANT ENDEAVOR - Alternative Formats

Rubric

Categories

Excellent (25 each)

Good (22 points each)

Average (19 points each)

Needs Improvement

(17 points each)

Not present or lacks clarity (0-13 points each)

Word Count

450-500 words.

400-449 words

350-399 words

N/A

Over 500 word or under 350 words.

Structure

The essay contains the following:

1) An engaging introduction 2) A full description of the volunteer work & how the idea of the significant endeavor was conceived 3) Details of the Significant Endeavor Process 4) A conclusion & call to action

The essay has 3 of the 4 sections

N/A

N/A

The essay 2 or fewer of the required elements.

Detail and Support

The writer skillfully supports all sections & uses convincing detail.

The writer supports the majority of the sections & uses convincing detail.

The essay lacks support & detail.

N/A

The essay seriously lacks support & detail.

Structure/Grammar

There are no errors in the structure or grammar in the essay. The language use is sophisticated, and there is a variety of sentence structure. APA formatting is used skillfully.

There may be one or two minor errors in the essay. APA is used correctly.

There are various issues with grammar/structure, and the majority are simple sentences. An attempt is made to use APA formatting.

There is little to no attempt to use APA, & errors make reading the essay difficult.

Most areas are difficult to read. Poor grammar. APA formatting is not used.