Reaction Paper Grading Rubric

10-8 Point s 7-5 Points 4-0 Points Grade

The thesis is well Thesis was present, Thesis is confusing
Thesis written and clearly but was simplistic, or
(10pts.) indicates the direction confusing or underdeveloped.
of the essay. underdeveloped.
The introduction is The introduction The introduction
clear and interesting provided some provided little or
Introduction
with excellent information and was no relevant
(10pts.)
information and moderately information.
appeal. interesting.
The conclusion relates The conclusion does The conclusion is
back to the thesis and not contribute well underdeveloped
Conclusion
leaves the reader with to the thesis or and not thought
(10pts.)
a final thought. development of the out well.
essay.
The thesis is The thesis is There is minimal,
supported with supported with irrelevant, or
Evidence
relevant, accurate, limited evidence. insufficient
(15pts.)
and substantial evidence.
evidences.
There is effective Adequate analysis is There is little
analysis of the present, but it is analysis; there is
Analysis
evidence and it simplistic or more summary
(15pts.)
addresses all aspects superficial. than analysis.
of the thesis.
Essay has strong Essay has weak The essay was
structure, logical flow, structure, but an wandering,
Organization and a clear understandable incoherent, or
(10pts.) progression of ideas. thought process. unorganized with
little agreement
between ideas.
There are little to no There are some There are errors, or
errors (spelling, errors, but it does major errors that
punctuation, not detract from the distract the reader.
Mechanics
margin,etc). overall essay. The
(10pts.)
Demonstrates a high writing is competent.
degree of skill,
complexity, and style.
Present numerous There are few There are minimal
Citations (APA citations. All citations citations. There are citations. There are
Format) conform to APA some mistakes in several mistakes in
(10pts.) format. parenthetical writing citations.
citations.
The references are References are References do not
Reference (APA
written properly that written with few conform to APA
Format)
conforms to APA mistakes. format.
(10pts.)
format.
Reaction Paper Grading Rubric