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Writing Workshop Essay Rubric

DUE:_______________________

Excellent
20 pts

Good
15 pts

Fair
10 pts

Poor
5 pts

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Introduction
consists of 4-6
well
constructed
sentences; one
is the thesis
statement.
Sentences flow
throughout the
paragraph.

Introduction
consists of 3-4
sentences; one
is the thesis
statement.
Sentences flow
throughout the
paragraph with
minimal errors.

Introduction
consists of 2-3
sentences; one
is the thesis
statement.
Sentences have
a weak
connection
throughout the
paragraph.

Introduction
consists of 2
sentences; one is
the thesis
statement. The
sentences have no
connection in the
paragraph OR
there is no thesis
statement in the
introduction.

There are at
least 4 cited
examples from
the text in the
paper. All of
the citations in
Citations AND
the paper are
Appropriate Formatting formatted
properly,
including
parentheses,
page numbers,
and author's
name, if
needed.

There are at
least 3 cited
examples from
the text in the
paper. Most
(75-90%) of the
citations in the
paper are
formatted
properly,
including
parentheses,
page numbers,
and author's
name, if
needed.

There are at
least 2 cited
examples from
the text in the
paper. Some
(50-75%) of the
citations in the
paper are
formatted
properly,
including
parentheses,
page numbers,
and author's
name, if
needed.

There is 1 or fewer
cited examples in
the paper. Less
than 50% of the
citations in the
paper are
formatted
properly, including
parentheses, page
numbers, and
author's name, if
needed.

Introduction

Transitions/ Topic
Sentences

Excellent (20)

All topic
sentences and
transitions
adequately
introduce the
new ideas, flow
effectively, and
relate back to
the thesis.

Good (15)

Fair (10)

75% of topic
sentences and
transitions
adequately
introduce the
new ideas, flow
effectively, and
relate back to
the thesis.

50% of topic
sentences and
transitions
adequately
introduce the
new ideas, flow
effectively, and
relate back to
the thesis.

Poor (5)

Less than 50% of


topic sentences
and transitions
adequately
introduce the new
ideas, flow
effectively, and
relate back to the
thesis.

Commentary

Paper includes
all information
outlined in the
assignment and
stays on topic.

Most (75-90%)
of the paper
includes
information
outlined in the
assignment and
stays on topic

Some (50-75%)
of the paper
includes
information
outlined in the
assignment and
stays on topic

Very little (25-50%)


of the paper
includes
information
outlined in the
assignment and
stays on topic

Conclusion

Conclusion
accurately sums
up what is said
in the paper
and leaves the
reader with a
new
perspective to
ponder.

Conclusion
sums up what is
said in the
paper with
some gaps in
thought and
includes a
restatement of
the thesis
sentence.

Conclusion
sums up what is
said in the
paper with
many gaps in
thought OR
does not
include a
restatement of
the thesis
sentence.

Conclusion does
not sum up what is
said in the paper.

The Assignment is out of a total of 100 points; a maximum of 20 points can be earned for each section.
Final Grade: ______ / 100

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