| Poor (0 points) | Fair (1 points) | Good (2 points) | Excellent (3 points) |
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| Main Idea: Does the response have a coherent main idea or thesis that answers the prompt? |
The response does not have a main idea. It is and/or off topic and/or completely unclear. |
The response has some things to say about the prompt, but it wanders off topic. It is difficult for me to say what the main idea is. |
The response is on topic and somewhat focused. With a little work, I can say what the main idea is. However, there are some conflicting threads and/or tangents. |
The response is on topic and very focused. I can easily say what the main idea is. |
| Organization: Does the response follow logical reasoning that is easy to follow? |
The response lacks logical organization There is little to no unity in the ideas presented and it is very difficult for me to follow the logic and reasoning of the response. |
The response has some organization. There is little coherence and it is difficult for me to follow the logic and reasoning of the response. |
The response has good overall organization and unity of ideas. The writing is coherent and I can somewhat follow the logic and reasoning of the response. |
The response is very organized and well thought out. The writing is coherent and I can easily follow the logic and reasoning of the response. |
| Content: Does the response include examples, evidence, and details that support the main idea? |
This response includes little information with few or no details or unrelated details. |
The response includes little information with few or no details or unrelated details. Some ideas are present, but they not particularly developed or supported. |
The response includes sufficient information and supporting details. Content is well-presented and argued, ideas are detailed, developed and supported with evidence and details. |
The response includes in-depth information and exceptional supporting details that are fully developed. Ideas are detailed, well-developed, supported with specific evidence details. |
| Sources: Does the response include material from the course or external sources and are they well-integrated (summarized, paraphrased, or direct quotation)? |
The response does not use sources from the course or outside research. |
The response uses some sources, but they are not integrated well. The sources do not support the ideas in the response. |
The response uses sources and they are well-integrated. The sources support the ideas in the response. |
The responses uses sources and they are exceptionally well-integrated. The sources effectively support the ideas in the response. |
| Grammar and Mechanics: Does the response have good grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation? |
The response contains extensive grammatical errors. |
The response shows a pattern of errors in spelling, grammar, syntax and/or punctuation. |
The response contains a few errors in grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation, but not many. |
The response shows excellent grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation. |
