Essay rubric 2019 (1) Essay rubric 2019 (1) Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMain Idea: Essay reflects thoughtful insight into the topic of the articles. citing supporting references. 10.0 pts Excellent Demonstrates exceptional insight with two or more supporting references. 7.0 pts Good Demonstrates higher than average insight with one supporting references. 4.0 pts Poor Demonstrates average insight with one supporting reference. 1.0 pts Unacceptable Demonstrates lack of insight into the topic of discussion and does not include supporting references. 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupporting Position and Rationale Position is stated, and rationale is provided. 10.0 pts Excellent Clearly states position and provides excellent rationale. 7.0 pts Good Much of the position and rationale are states position and provides. 4.0 pts Poor States position but does not provide strong supportive rationale. 1.0 pts Unacceptable Does not clearly state position or provide supportive rationale. 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization The essay is structured logically. 1) Main points are distinguished. 2) Ideas are linked with transitions, and 3) Paragraphs are properly unified. 10.0 pts Excellent Paper is well-organized and are very easy to follow. All the elements are demonstrated. 7.0 pts Good Two of the elements are demonstrated, OR much of the flow of information is organized and easy to follow. 4.0 pts Poor One element is demonstrated, OR the flow of information is disorganized and difficult to follow. 1.0 pts Unacceptable None of the three elements are demonstrated. The essay is disorganized and very difficult to follow. 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNetiquette and Timely Submission Utilize proper netiquette including language, spelling, and grammar; and submit on or before due time. 10.0 pts Excellent Excellent demonstration of netiquette with accurate spelling and grammar. References are correctly cited. Submission is on or before due time. 7.0 pts Good Higher than average demonstration of netiquette with several spelling or grammar errors. References are mainly correctly cited. Submission is on or before due time. 4.0 pts Poor Average demonstration of netiquette with quite some spelling and/or grammar errors; and/or References are not correctly cited; and/or submission is delayed (within 3 days). 1.0 pts Unacceptable Poor demonstration of netiquette with numerous spelling and/or grammar errors; and/or reference are not correctly cited; and/or submission is seriously delayed (more than 3 days). 10.0 pts Total Points: 40.0 .

1. Essay rubric 2019 (1)
Essay rubric 2019 (1)
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMain Idea:
Essay reflects thoughtful insight into the topic of the articles.
citing supporting references.
10.0 pts
Excellent
Demonstrates exceptional insight with two or more supporting
references.
7.0 pts
Good
Demonstrates higher than average insight with one supporting
references.
4.0 pts
Poor
Demonstrates average insight with one supporting reference.
1.0 pts
Unacceptable
Demonstrates lack of insight into the topic of discussion and
does not include supporting references.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupporting
Position and Rationale
Position is stated, and rationale is provided.
10.0 pts
Excellent
Clearly states position and provides excellent rationale.
7.0 pts
Good
Much of the position and rationale are states position and

2. provides.
4.0 pts
Poor
States position but does not provide strong supportive rationale.
1.0 pts
Unacceptable
Does not clearly state position or provide supportive rationale.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
The essay is structured logically. 1) Main points are
distinguished. 2) Ideas are linked with transitions, and 3)
Paragraphs are properly unified.
10.0 pts
Excellent
Paper is well-organized and are very easy to follow. All the
elements are demonstrated.
7.0 pts
Good
Two of the elements are demonstrated, OR much of the flow of
information is organized and easy to follow.
4.0 pts
Poor
One element is demonstrated, OR the flow of information is
disorganized and difficult to follow.
1.0 pts
Unacceptable
None of the three elements are demonstrated. The essay is
disorganized and very difficult to follow.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNetiquette and
Timely Submission
Utilize proper netiquette including language, spelling, and
grammar; and submit on or before due time.
10.0 pts

3. Excellent
Excellent demonstration of netiquette with accurate spelling and
grammar. References are correctly cited. Submission is on or
before due time.
7.0 pts
Good
Higher than average demonstration of netiquette with several
spelling or grammar errors. References are mainly correctly
cited. Submission is on or before due time.
4.0 pts
Poor
Average demonstration of netiquette with quite some spelling
and/or grammar errors; and/or References are not correctly
cited; and/or submission is delayed (within 3 days).
1.0 pts
Unacceptable
Poor demonstration of netiquette with numerous spelling and/or
grammar errors; and/or reference are not correctly cited; and/or
submission is seriously delayed (more than 3 days).
10.0 pts
Total Points: 40.0