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Essay Questions Grading Rubric

 

Level of Achievement Criteria Needs Improvement Developing Accomplished Exemplary

General Presentation

(0 - 27 Points) Does not address the question. States no relevant arguments. Is not clearly or logically organized.

(28 - 31 Points) Does not address the question explicitly, although does so tangentially. States a somewhat relevant argument. Presents some arguments in a logical order.

(32 - 35 Points) Combination of exemplary traits, but less consistently represented.

(36 - 40 Points) Provides a clear and thorough introduction and background. Addresses the question. Presents arguments in a logical order.

Reasoning, Argumentation

(0 - 27 Points) Does not demonstrate an understanding of the question, inaccurate. Does not provide evidence to support response to the question.

(28 – 31 Points) Demonstrates minimal understanding of question, still accurate. Uses a small subset of possible ideas for support of the argument.

(32 - 35 Points) Uses only one argument and example that supports conclusion.

(36 - 40 Points) Demonstrates an accurate and complete understanding of the question. Uses several arguments and backs arguments with examples, data that support the conclusion.

Spelling/Grammar & APA Style

(0 - 13 Points) Grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors are prominent. Often fails to conform to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources.

(14 - 15 Points) Some grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors throughout. Conforms to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources with several major exceptions.

(16 - 17 Points) Grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors exist, but at a minimum. Conforms to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources with minor exceptions.

(18 - 20 Points) No Grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. Conforms to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources with little to no exceptions.