Rubric for the Writing Assignment

General Evaluation 5 4 3 2 1
Introductory Thesis statement/topic idea sentence is clear, correctly
Paragraph placed, and restated in the closing sentence. Your
supporting ideas are briefly mentioned.
Supporting Each paragraph has a topic sentence and supporting
Details detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.
Specific examples are given.
Organization Writing shows high degree of attention to logic and
reasoning of points. Unity clearly leads the reader to the
conclusion and stirs thought regarding the topic.
Contents Content indicates synthesis of ideas, in-depth analysis,
original thought, and support for the topic
Grammar and Essay is free of distracting spelling, punctuation, and
Mechanics grammatical errors; absent of fragments, comma splices,
and run-ons.
Style Shows outstanding style going beyond usual college
level; rhetorical devices and tone used effectively;
creative use of sentence structure and coordination
Total score

Rubric for the Writing Assignment

General Evaluation 5 4 3 2 1
Introductory Thesis statement/topic idea sentence is clear, correctly
Paragraph placed, and restated in the closing sentence. Your
supporting ideas are briefly mentioned.
Supporting Each paragraph has a topic sentence and supporting
Details detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.
Specific examples are given.
Organization Writing shows high degree of attention to logic and
reasoning of points. Unity clearly leads the reader to the
conclusion and stirs thought regarding the topic.
Contents Content indicates synthesis of ideas, in-depth analysis,
original thought, and support for the topic
Grammar and Essay is free of distracting spelling, punctuation, and
Mechanics grammatical errors; absent of fragments, comma splices,
and run-ons.
Style Shows outstanding style going beyond usual college
level; rhetorical devices and tone used effectively;
creative use of sentence structure and coordination
Total score