Analytic Rubric Example #2

Grade Score Criteria

A (90-100) - Overall, the essay is of superior quality in most, if not
all, aspects.
-Essay begins with an attention grabbing introduction
and contains a clear and specific thesis in the
appropriate location.
-The body paragraphs begin with topic sentences that
support the thesis. A variety of evidence/support is
given for the topic sentence, and transitions are used
to show how the ideas connect. The body paragraphs
end with concluding sentences.
-The conclusion brings the essay to a satisfactory end
and does not introduce new points. It reinforces the
importance of the subject and content presented.
-Essay is well organized and contains few grammar
errors.
-Essay is sufficient in length and development.

B (80-89) - Essay meets or exceeds most of the established

criteria.
- Introduction introduces subject, tone, and contains a
clear thesis, and, at the least, attempts to be attention
grabbing.
- Topic sentences are present and clear in each body
paragraph. Most body paragraphs are well developed,
although one or more would benefit from further
development. Evidence is abundant, although a
greater variety would make point(s) more clear.
Transitions are present and abundant in most areas.
- Conclusion brings essay to a satisfactory end,
although it may be a bit too repetitive or may begin
with a trite expression.
- Organization makes sense and advances essay.
- Grammar errors are infrequent and certainly do not
detract from delivery of content/information.

C (70-79) - Essay has occasional problems mixed with successful

content.
- Introduction announces subject but is otherwise
 uninteresting.
- Most ideas/body paragraphs are well developed,
although some should be developed further. Some
topic sentences are better than others, but they are all
present. Some transitions between sentences are
present, but more are needed.
- Conclusion is too repetitive and doesnt effectively
focus on importance of information.
- Essay would benefit from better organization,
although it is not a major problem.
- Essay contains more grammar problems than it
should, but these problems do not affect the overall
delivery of content/information.

D (60-69) - Essay has significant problems that detract from the

overall quality.
- Introduction and conclusion are short and inefficient.
Thesis is present but not entirely clear.
- Not all body paragraphs and/or ideas are developed
properly. Topic sentences do not control paragraphs.
Transitions are sparse, if not non-existent.
- Much of the essay is unfocused and unorganized.
- Grammar problems detract from the overall content of
the information.

F (0-59) - Essay is lacking in a majority of the necessary criteria.

- Thesis is non-existent or ineffective.
- Both the introduction and conclusion are ineffective.
- It lacks a clear focus, has organizational problems,
and is insufficient in length and development of ideas.
- Essay contains numerous grammatical errors and,
because of this, is often incoherent.

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