Free Response

Standard Essay Rubric

 

                        Grade                          Comments

 

8-9                                                               1. Clear, well developed thesis

2. Understands complexity of the question; deals with all parts of the question in depth

3. Provides effective analysis of the question; some imbalance permissible

4. Supports thesis with substantial, relevant information

5. May contain insignificant errors

6. Well organized and well written

 

5-7                                                               1.Contains a clear thesis with limited development

2. Limited or lack of understanding of complexity; may deal with one part of the

    question in some depth, or all in a more general way.

3. Limited analysis, mostly describes

4. Supports thesis with some factual information

5. May contain minor errors that do not detract from overall essay

6. Clearly organized and written, but not exceptional

 

 

2-4                                                               1. Lacks a thesis, or thesis may be confused or underdeveloped

2. Ignores complexity; may deal with one part of the question, or all elements of the

    question in a superficial way.

3. Weak or inappropriate analysis

4. Lacks supporting information, or information given is minimal

5. May contain major errors

6. Weak organization and writing

 

0-1                                                               1. No thesis

2. May simply paraphrase or restate the question

3. No analysis

4. Incompetent, inappropriate response

5. Contains many major and minor errors

6. Disorganized and poorly written