The paper meets the word-count requirement1300 words or more
1100-1299 words
900-1099 words
700-899 words
fewer than 700 words
Criterion Score
see the columns to the right
10 points
8 points
7 points
6 points
0 points
/ 10
This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.Introduction and thesisExcellent
Good
Fair
Needs improvement
Does not pass
Criterion Score
introductory paragraph introduces the topic
5 points
4 points
3.5 points
3 points
0 points
/ 5
thesis statement is clear in indicating the argument being made
7 points
5.6 points
4.9 points
4.2 points
0 points
/ 7
This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.Body of the essayExcellent
Good
Fair
Needs improvement
Does not pass
Criterion Score
The six sources take different perspectives, opinions, or conclusions on some aspect of the topic, and these distinctions are clear in the writing
20 points
16 points
14 points
12 points
10 points
/ 20
the six sources are synthesized, not simply listed, with coherence and unity demonstrated in the paragraphs
10 points
8 points
7 points
6 points
0 points
/ 10
The body of the essay features paragraphs in which sources are used to support the arguments and integrating the sources with a balance of paraphrase and summary along with direct quotations
15 points
12 points
10.5 points
9 points
0 points
/ 15
This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.ConclusionExcellent
Good
Fair
Needs improvement
Does not pass
Criterion Score
summarizes the topic or provides additional relevant context to the topic
5 points
4 points
3.5 points
3 points
0 points
/ 5
This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.the document demonstrates accurate grammar and punctuationExcellent
Good
Fair
Needs improvement
Does not pass
Criterion Score
sentence accuracy
5 points
4 points
3.5 points
3 points
1 point
/ 5
word-level accuracy
5 points
4 points
3.5 points
3 points
1 point
/ 5
punctuation
5 points
4 points
3.5 points
3 points
1 point
/ 5
This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.APA formatExcellent
Good
Fair
Needs improvement
Does not pass
Criterion Score
references cited correctly in the paper
4 points
3.2 points
2.8 points
2.4 points
0 points
/ 4
references listed accurately on the “references” page
6 points
4.8 points
4.2 points
3.6 points
0 points
/ 6
other APA style features are demonstrated (font, running head, page numbers, etc.)
3 points
2.4 points
2.1 points
1.8 points
0 points
/ 3
Rubric Total ScoreTotal/ 100
Overall Score
Overall Score
Excellent90 points minimum
Good80 points minimum
Fair70 points minimum
Needs Improvement60 points minimum
