Essay Assessment Rubrics

 Essay's Assessment: 

Marks Rubric - Students will be evaluated on five assessment criteria with marks repre

A) Content

4 Mark:        Complete. The writer has clearly conveyed the main idea of the argument and has provided supporting details that are relevant and interesting.

 3 Marks:     Generally complete. The writer has conveyed the main idea of the argument, but has not given adequate relevant details to support it. 

 2 Marks:      Somewhat incomplete. The main idea of the argument is unclear. Much of the detail is irrelevant to the topic.

 1 Marks:      Incomplete. The main idea of the argument is unclear. Details are random and irrelevant to the topic.

B) Comprehensibility

4 Marks:       Very comprehensible. The student uses appropriate language to convey the main idea clearly.

3 Marks:        Comprehensible. The message in this writing is unclear in places. The language used is inadequate to make the message totally clear.

2 Marks:        Somewhat incomprehensible. The message could only be understood by a sympathetic native speaker. The language used is often inappropriate or distorted by interference from English.

1 Marks:          Incomprehensible.

C) Organisation and Presentation

4 Marks:       Well organized and presented in an appropriate format. The order is logical and effective, and sequencing words are used consistently and appropriately. The presentation helps communicate the main idea.

 3 Marks:      Generally well organized with a few minor problems. The writer uses adequate sequencing words with few mistakes.

 2 Marks:       Poorly organized. Order is illogical and confusing in places. Incorrect use of sequencing words and the presentation from the main idea.

 1 Marks:       Inappropriate presentation. The lack of organization distorts or completely obscures the main idea.

D) Accuracy

4 Marks:      Functions, grammar, and vocabulary are used correctly. Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are generally correct. 0 - 5 errors.

3 Marks:     Any mistakes in usage are minor and do not distort or inhibit communication. Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation mistakes are infrequent. 6-8 errors.

2 Marks:     Problems in usage significantly distort meaning and inhibit communication in some instances. Frequent mistakes in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation disrupt the flow. 9 - 10 errors.

1 Marks:     Problems in usage distort meaning and completely inhibit communication. Mistakes in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation make the item incomprehensible.  10 errors.

E) Efforts

4 Marks:    Exceeds the minimum requirements of the assignment and provides evidence of thoughtful input.

3 Marks:    Fulfills the minimum requirements of the assignment and provides evidence of thoughtful input.

2 Marks:   Fulfills the minimum requirements of the assignment but does not show evidence of thoughtful input.

1 Marks    Does not fulfill the minimum requirements of the assignment.

Total Marks:    ____   out of 20

17-20 Excellent

13-16 Good

10-12 Satisfactory

 Less then 10 : Need rewrite the essay

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