This document provides a rubric for grading essays. It outlines several areas that will be assessed, including content, quality of ideas, introduction, body, conclusion, organization, mechanics, word choice, use of websites/citations, and timeliness of submission. Points are assigned for each area based on the level of achievement, such as fully covering content, insightful ideas, clear introduction/conclusion, logical organization, few errors, precise word choice, citing reliable sources, and on-time submission earning the most points. Scores decrease as the achievement level declines in each area assessed.