ENGL 101

M. McCampbell

Essay 2 -The Other Wes Moore

Scoring Rubric

Item

Does not meet C

Meets C standard

Exceeds C Standard

Introduction

0-5 points

6 - 7 points

8 - 10 points

No intro device
Flat statement

Uses effective intro

device to connect reader
to topic
Identifies which Wes
Moore and influence

Uses specific detail in

introduction that
illustrates
significance of
influence and
broader social
implication.

0-4 points

5 7 points

8 10 points

Flat statement of fact;

Broad influence
Thesis is not completely
developed

Assertion shows a clear

perspective of what
influenced the Wes Moore
of your choice
All ideas are developed in
the essay.

Strong persuasive
assertion that clearly
connects Moores
outcome with the
influence/s

0- 4 points

5 - 7 points

8 10 points

Incomplete description,
e.g. omits who is
affected and/or how;
topic is too broad
No support from The
Other Wes Moore

Narrows down the

influence, provides
background and how Wes
Moore is influenced.
Includes two cited
examples from the book.

Cites evidence from

The Other Wes Moore
and interprets
Moores statements
to the essay.

0-4 points

5 - 7 points

8 - 10 points

Broader social
implications are not
clear or vaguely
referenced.
No broader social
implications are
mentioned.

Two researched details are

identified and connected
to the Wes of your choice
is clear.
Good details: RENNS

3 researched details
are identified,
detailed (RENNS),
and cited. These
broader social
implications are
clearly connected to
the Wes Moore of
your choice. .

5 - 7points

8 - 10 points

Thesis

Influencing
Factor

Expanded
Social Issue

Conclusion

1. 4 points

In-text
citations

Restates thesis or Clearly summarizes the

provides an
influence/s on the Wes of
incomplete
your choice and links them
summary
with the broader social
implications.

In addition to
meeting criteria for a
conclusion, the
conclusion includes a
reflective statement
about the
significance.

0-2 points

5points

No references to
assigned reading;
Refers to sources, but
does not cite them;
Some material is not
cited correctly.

Work cited

0-2points
No work cited list
Only one entry on work
cited list

Composition

0-4 points

3 - 4 points
Uses two reference to
assigned reading; uses
correct in-text format.
Correctly used two
references from outside
sources.
Uses two different ways
of including outside
information. Citations link
correctly to work cited
entries. Minimum of two
errors
3 - 4 points

Uses two or more

references to
assigned reading and
cites them correctly.
Uses two or more
references to outside
sources and identifies
their relevance to
the reader. Integrates
material into the text
in a variety of ways.
No errors in citation
5 points

Three entries on work

cited list, correctly cited
and alphabetized. One or
two errors.

More than three

entries on the work
cited list.
No errors

5-7 points

8-10 points

Structure

One or two topic

sentences missing;
Paragraphs lack unity

Clearly stated topic

sentences;
Paragraphs clearly relate
to thesis

Topic sentences are

specifically worded
and link thesis and all
supporting material

Coherence

Paragraph not related to

topic;
Organization does not
follow a clearpattern;
Abrupt changes;

Paragraphs arranged in
logical order;
Ideas follow logical
development
Employs transitions when
necessary

Transitions move
ideas clearly
throughout essay;
Ideas build on each
other to emphasize
thesis;

Clarity

Wording is vague;
Words are confused with
other meanings
Grammatical
conventions are
infracted;
Uses second person prn;

Uses appropriate
pronouns;
Avoids redundant wording;
Uses words correctly
Avoids slang and worn out
cliches

Writers voice is clear

and authoritative;
Employs specific
words; employs
active voice and
specific verbs;
Wording is concise

Spelling, grammar, and sentence mechanics errors 1 point for each error, prorated by 500
words.
Errors: You begin with 20 points. You lose one point for each of the following errors:
Spelling

pronoun use

Capitalization

comma splice

Subj/verb agreement

run-on/fused sentence

Incorrect verb form

sentence fragment

Verb tense

Begin sentence with coordinating conj.

Punctuation with direct and indirect quotations

Apostrophe errors

Comma error with coordinating conjunction

pronoun/antecedent agreement