ENGL110 Essay Rubric Proficient Skilled Developing Novice Score Essay Setup 5% Paper is formatted in perfect MLA, APA, or Chicago style (margins, spacing, header, etc.). 1-2 Errors in formatting exist. 3-4 Errors in formatting exist. Inconsistent formatting or no discernible pattern. Introduction 10% Introduction is engaging, properly introduces the thesis statement, and is well developed. Introduction is engaging and relates to the thesis but is too short or missing elements that connect it organically to the thesis. Introduction is mildly engaging, somewhat relates to the thesis, too short, and is missing elements that connect it organically to the thesis. Introduction is not engaging or related to the thesis. No serious attempt. Thesis 10% Thesis clearly articulates the position, scope, and specific elements that will be covered in the essay. Thesis articulates the position, scope, and specific elements that will be covered in the essay with some challenges in wording/focus. Thesis is attempted but has issues with clarity. Thesis is irrelevant, unclear, too narrow, or too broad. No serious attempt. Topic Sentences 10% All body paragraphs’ topic sentences coordinate closely with the thesis. All body paragraphs’ topic sentences coordinate loosely with the thesis, or most of the topic sentences relate directly. Body paragraphs’ topic sentences are generic or indirectly connected with thesis. Characterized by weak transitions. Weak transitions and indirect connections characterize poorly-constructed topic sentences. Body Paragraphs 15% All body paragraphs are well developed. All sentences support their respective topic sentences. Body paragraphs are fairly developed. Most sentences support their respective topic sentences. Only one body paragraph is developed. Some sentences support their respective topic sentences. Body paragraphs are present but are too short and do not support their respective topic sentences. Grammar 20% There are no grammatical errors. 1-2 grammatical errors/patterns present, but they do not hinder readability of text. 3-5 grammatical errors/patterns present; mild disruption of readability of text. 6 or more grammatical errors present that disrupt understanding of text. Conclusion 10% Conclusion is effective, paraphrases the thesis, and is well developed. Conclusion is effective and paraphrases the thesis but is too short. Conclusion is mildly effective, somewhat paraphrases the thesis, and is too short. Conclusion is not effective, does not paraphrase the thesis, and is too short. In-text Citations 10% Signal phrases and parenthetical references (when required) indicate clearly when the i ...