ENGL 102 Use the following template as a cover page for each written essay: Title of Assignment COURSE # and TITLE_________________________________________ (e.g., ENGL 102: Literature and Composition) SEMESTER OF ENROLLMENT_______________________ (e.g., Fall D 2017) NAME_________________________________________ID #____________ WRITING STYLE USED_____________________________________________________ (e.g., MLA) Page 1 of 1 ENGL 102 Research Paper Grading Rubric Criteria Levels of Achievement Points Earned Excellent/Good Fair/Competent Deficient Development (CCLO #2) 65 to 75 points · Major points are stated clearly and are well-supported. · Content is persuasive and comprehensive. · Content and purpose of the writing are clear. · Thesis has a strong claim. · Audience is clear and appropriate for the topic. · Supportive information (if required) is strong and addresses writing focus. 51 to 64 points · Major points are addressed, but clarity or support is limited. · Content is somewhat persuasive or comprehensive. · Content is inconsistent (lack of clear purpose and/or clarity). · Thesis could be stronger. · Supportive information (if required) needs strengthening or does not address writing focus. 0 to 50 points · Major points are unclear and/or insufficiently supported. · Content is missing essentials. · Content has unsatisfactory purpose, focus, and clarity. · Supportive information (if required) is missing. Organization and Structure (CCLO #1) 65 to 75 points · Writing is well-structured, clear, and easy-to-follow. · Introduction is compelling and forecasts the topic and thesis. · Each paragraph is unified and has a clear central idea. · Transitional wording is present throughout the writing. · Conclusion is a logical end to the writing. · Word count is at least 1,500 words. 51 to 64 points · Paper is adequately organized, but some areas are difficult to follow. · Introduction needs to provide a stronger gateway into the writing. · Some paragraphs lack unity and coherence. · Better transitions are needed to provide fluency of ideas. · Conclusion is trite or barely serves its purpose. · Word count almost meets requirement. 0 to 50 points · Organization and structure detract from the writer’s message. · Introduction and/or conclusion is/are incomplete or missing. · Paragraphs are not unified (e.g. more than 1 topic is included, missing or inadequate controlling and concluding sentences). · Transitions are missing. · Conclusion, if present, fails to serve its purpose. · Word count does not meet requirement. Grammar and Diction (CCLO #1, #3) 65 to 75 points · The writing reflects correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling standards. · Language is accurate, appropriate, and effective. · The writing’s tone is appropriate and highly effective. · 51 to 64 points · The writing contains some grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors. · Language is unclear, awkward, or inappropriate in parts. · The writing’s tone is gener.