Rubric

Rubric for essays

15 points – Thesis statement, supporting evidence is used that is accurate and examples are used, the essay is clear and concise, correct grammar is used

14 points – Thesis statement, supporting evidence is used but it is not completely accurate and/or examples are not complete, the essay is not as clear and concise as needed, grammar may be adequately used

13 points - Adequate thesis statement, supporting evidence is used but it is not completely accurate and examples are not complete, the essay is not as clear and concise as needed, grammar may be adequately used

12 points – Poor to adequate thesis statement, supporting evidence is used but it is incomplete or inaccurate and examples are incomplete, the essay is not clear and concise as needed, grammar may be adequately used

11 points - Poor thesis statement, supporting evidence is incomplete or inaccurate and examples are incomplete, the essay is not clear and concise as needed, poor use of grammar

0-10 points – Failed to follow any of the criteria