HUSH Rubric

15 point essay

- Introduction includes a strong thesis statement supported with the main ideas in general terms

- Main ideas are stated clearly with accurate supporting evidence from text or some legitimate resource

- All supporting evidence is accurate, relevant and in logical order

- All evidence must be cited. If using the text, page# is acceptable, if using an outside source, follow MLA or APA formats.

- There is strong evidence of analysis, interpretation, and synthesis

- The writing style is fluent, polished, and appropriate with varied vocabulary, appropriate grammar, and correct spelling

14 point essay

- Introduction includes a strong thesis statement supported with the main ideas in general terms

- Main ideas are stated with accurate supporting evidence from text or some legitimate resource

- All supporting evidence is accurate, relevant and in logical order

- There is some evidence of analysis, interpretation, and synthesis

- All evidence must be cited. If using the text, page# is acceptable, if using an outside source, follow MLA or APA formats.

- The writing style is fluent, polished, and appropriate with varied vocabulary, appropriate grammar, and correct spelling

13 point essay

- Introduction includes an adequate thesis statement supported with some main ideas in general terms

- Main ideas are stated with adequate supporting evidence from text or some legitimate resource

- Most supporting evidence is accurate, relevant and in logical order

- There is some evidence of analysis, interpretation, and synthesis

- Evidence is not cited.

- The writing style is adequately fluent, polished, and appropriate with varied vocabulary, appropriate grammar, and few spelling errors

12 point essay

- Introduction includes a weak thesis statement supported with some main ideas in general terms

- Main ideas are stated with limited supporting evidence from text or some legitimate resource

- Some supporting evidence is accurate, relevant and in logical order

- There is some evidence of analysis, interpretation, and synthesis

- Evidence is not cited.

- The writing style is appropriate with limited vocabulary, and numerous grammar, and spelling errors

11 point or below essay

- Introduction includes a very limited thesis statement with little to no supporting ideas

- Main ideas are stated with limited or no supporting evidence from text or some legitimate resource

- Supporting evidence is inaccurate, not relevant or not in logical order

- There is limited to no evidence of analysis, interpretation, and synthesis

- Evidence is not cited.

- The writing style is inappropriate with numerous vocabulary, grammar, and spelling errors