Essay Rubric Template
| Competency | EFFECTIVE (10 points)
Demonstrates Mastery of this Competency |
ADEQUATE (7 points)
Skill Development Recommended |
EMERGENT (4 points)
Improvement needed on this Competency |
WEAK (1 point)
Failed to Demonstrate Competency/Skill Basics |
POINTS |
| Ideas | The main idea is clearly established and fully developed with specific details and examples. |
The main idea is stated and adequately developed with some specific details and examples. | The main idea is stated but might be developed with generalizations or lists. |
The main idea is incomplete or ambiguous and development is irrelevant. | 0 |
| Purpose | The purpose is clearly established and focus is consistently maintained. |
The purpose is somewhat clear and focus is adequately maintained. |
The purpose is unclear and focus is somewhat maintained. |
The purpose is unclear and focus is not established. |
0 |
| Structure | Organization and sentence structure are logical and coherent. | Organization and sentence structure are adequately logical. | Organization and/or sentence structure are sometimes unclear | Organization and/or sentence structure is illogical or incoherent. | 0 |
| Vocabulary | Vocabulary is varied and effective. | Vocabulary is somewhat varied and effective. | Vocabulary is often ineffective. | Vocabulary is confusing and not effective. | 0 |
| Usage | Word usage is very effective. | Word usage is mostly effective | Word usage is somewhat effective. | Word usage is not effective | 0 |
| Mechanics | Mechanics errors are few and insignificant. | Mechanics errors might be present, but do not interfere with communication | A variety of Mechanics errors frequently interfere with communication | Significant and numerous Mechanics errors interfere with communication | 0 |
| TOTAL POINTS | 0/60 | ||||