ESL/EFL: Example of an essay rubric (Intermediate level)
Criteria 10 8 6 4 0
| 1. Title page | Title, Your Name, Teacher’s Name, Course Period, Date, neatly finished-no errors | Evidence of four | Evidence of 3 | Evidence of 2 | absent |
| 2. Thesis statement | Clearly and concisely states the paper’s purpose in a single sentence, which is engaging, and thought provoking | Clearly states the paper’s purpose in a single sentence. | States the paper’s purpose in a single sentence. | Incomplete and/or unfocused. | Absent, no evidence |
| 3. Introduction | The introduction is engaging, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper (compare or contrast) | The introduction states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.
(compare or contrast) |
The introduction states the main topic but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper. | There is no clear introduction or main topic and the structure of the paper is missing. | Absent, no evidence |
| 4. Body | Each paragraph has thoughtful supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea. | Each paragraph has sufficient supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea. | Each paragraph lacks supporting detail sentences | Each paragraph fails to develop the main idea. | Not applicable |
| 5. Organization and Development
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Writer demonstrates logical and subtle sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs; transitions/ signal words and concessions are used to enhance organization | Paragraph development present but not perfected | Logical organization: organization of ideas not fully developed. | No evidence of structure or organization. | Not applicable |
| 6. Conclusion | The conclusion is engaging and restates the thesis, summarises or comments. | The conclusion restates the thesis, summarises or comments. | The conclusion does not adequately restate the thesis summarises or comments. | Incomplete and/or unfocused. | Absent |
| 7. Mechanics | No errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling. | A few errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling. | Many errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling. | Numerous and distracting errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling | Not applicable |
| 8. Usage | No errors sentence structure and word usage. | Almost no errors in sentence structure and word usage. | Many errors in sentence structure and word usage. | Numerous and distracting errors in sentence structure and word usage | Not applicable |
| 9. Citation | All cited works are done in the correct MLA format with no errors. | Some cited works are done in the correct MLA format. Inconsistencies evident. | Few cited works are done in the correct MLA format. | Absent | Not applicable |
| 10. Reference Page | Done in the correct MLA format with no errors. Includes more than 2-3 major references)
1. In-text 2. Works Cited |
Done in the correct MLA format with few errors. . Includes 2-3 major references | Done in the correct MLA format with some errors. Includes 4 major references | Done in the correct MLA format with many errors. Includes 3 major references | Absent or the only sites are internet sites. |
The Rubic’s total score is = 100 points. This essay grade accounts for 15% of your final grade.
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