Rubric for Essay
The Waste Land Essay: Essay Step 5 Instructions
CHECKLIST
q Essay will be approximately 1,000 – 2,000 words in length (5-10 pages)
q Essay must be typewritten, using standard-sized paper, 12 point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, with 2.5 cm border top, bottom and sides, with numbered pages (headers)
q Essay must have a cover page with ONLY the following: title of essay; student name; teacher’s name; date (no images or pictures!!!)
q Essay must have a minimum of THREE sources (1+ per argument)
q Essay must have a finalized bibliography on a separate page (with all sources used in essay) in proper MLA format / sources listed in alpha order by author’s last name
q Essay (final copy) WILL NOT be accepted without the process steps: Plan/Outline; Draft, showing revisions; Final copy with Work Cited; Rubric.
q Essay will be submitted Friday July 31st, 2009 (one file with title page, essay, bibliography, rubric)
The Waste Land ISU
Teacher Name: Ms. Kowalski
Student Name: ________________________________________
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CATEGORY |
Level Four | Level Three | Level Two | Level One |
| Intro/Thesis | -exceptional introduction that grabs interest of reader and states background information, controversial question, topic, thesis, and all subtopics in proper order – thesis is exceptionally clear, arguable, well developed, and a definitive statement 10 – 9 – 8 | -proficient introduction that states background information, controversial question, topic, thesis, and all subtopics in proper order – thesis is a clear and arguable statement of position. 7.9 – 7 | -adequate introduction that states topic , thesis and some of the subtopics – thesis is somewhat clear and arguable. 6.9 – 6 | -weak introduction of topic, thesis & subtopics -thesis is weak and lacks an arguable position. 5.9 – 5 |
| Quality of Information / Evidence | -paper is exceptionally researched, extremely detailed and historically accurate with critical evidence from a wide variety of sources that is all properly cited. 10 – 9 – 8 | -paper is well researched in detail with accurate & critical evidence from a variety of sources that is properly cited. 7.9 – 7 | -some aspects of paper is researched with some accurate evidence from limited sources with some citations. 6.9 – 6 | -limited information on topic with lack of research, details or historically accurate evidence. 5.9 – 5 |
| Support of Ideas / Analysis | -exceptionally critical, relevant and consistent connections made between arguments, evidence, subtopics, & thesis / topic showing excellent analysis. 10 – 9 – 8 | -consistent connections made between evidence, subtopics, arguments & thesis / topic showing good analysis. 7.9 – 7 | -some connections made between evidence, subtopics, arguments & thesis / topic showing analysis. 6.9 – 6 | -limited connections made between evidence, subtopics, counterarguments & thesis / topic -lack of analysis. 5.9 – 5 |
| Organization / Development of Ideas | -exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and thorough development of subtopics that support thesis with excellent transition b/w paragraphs. 10 – 9 – 8 | -clear and logical subtopic order that supports thesis with good transitions b/w paragraphs. 7.9 – 7 | -somewhat clear and logical development of subtopics with adequate transitions b/w paragraphs. 6.9 – 6 | -paper lacks clear and logical development of ideas with weak transition b/w ideas and paragraphs. 5.9 – 5 |
| Conclusion | -excellent summary of topic (with no new information), thesis & all subtopics in proper order with concluding ideas that leave an impact on reader . 10 – 9 – 8 | -good summary of topic, thesis and all subtopics with clear concluding ideas. 7.9 – 7 | -adequate summary of topic, thesis and some subtopics with some final concluding ideas. 6.9 – 6 | -lack of summary of topic, thesis & subtopics with weak concluding ideas. 5.9 – 5 |
| Language Conventions | -paper is very concise, clear, with consistently proper grammar, spelling and paragraphing. 10 – 9 – 8 | -paper is clear, with mostly proper grammar, spelling and paragraphing. 7.9 – 7 | -paper has some errors in grammar, spelling and paragraphing. 6.9 – 6 | - inconsistent grammar, spelling and paragraphing throughout paper. 5.9 – 5 |
| Bibliography | -proper, detailed MLA format always used in alphabetical order with all sources shown and a wide variety of sources (5 +). 10 – 9 – 8 | -mostly proper MLA format used in alphabetical order with all sources shown and a variety of sources (5+). 7.9 – 7 | -some errors in MLA format with most sources shown and a variety of sources from 5 sources. 6.9 – 6 | -lack of proper format and limited details with many sources missing or incomplete. 5.9 – 5 |
| Graphic Organizer | Graphic organizer or outline has been completed and shows clear, logical relationships between all topics and subtopics. 5 – 4 | Graphic organizer or outline has been completed and shows clear, logical relationships between most topics and subtopics. 3 | Graphic organizer or outline has been started and includes some topics and subtopics. 2 | Graphic organizer or outline has not been attempted. 1 |
| First Draft | Detailed draft is neatly presented and includes all required information. 5 – 4 | Draft includes all required information and is legible. 3 | Draft includes most required information and is legible. 2 | Draft is missing required information and is difficult to read. 1 |
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