3/24/22, 10:53 AM Essay (discussion paper) – 22W_ENL1813S_310 Communications I – Algonquin College
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Essay Rubric
Course: 22W_ENL1813S_310 Communications I
| Organizing your thinking |
A | B | C | D and lower |
| Frequently | Usually | Sometimes | With difficulty |
| Frequent use of point-proof comment pattern, and lots of correctly cited research as proofs |
Point-proof comment pattern is demonstrated sometimes. Some research is is presented as proofs. |
Elements of the point-proof comment are present. |
Little evidence of the point-proof comment pattern within paragraphs is present. |
| Content | A | B | C | D and lower |
3/24/22, 10:53 AM Essay (discussion paper) – 22W_ENL1813S_310 Communications I – Algonquin College
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| Content | A | B | C | D and lower |
| Yes | Two articles from periodicals or other reliable sources are discussed. The content is relevant to the question being discussed. |
The connection between the research and the question being explored is tenuous. The articles are from two different sources. |
No |
| Absolutely. The details in your paragraphs, the clarity of your discussion, and the thoughtful analysis of your research points demonstrate critical thinking. |
Your discussion has followed the process laid out in the assignment description. |
Somewhat. There are some content gaps. |
With difficulty or incompletely |
| Formatting and APA |
A | B | C | D and lower |
3/24/22, 10:53 AM Essay (discussion paper) – 22W_ENL1813S_310 Communications I – Algonquin College
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| Formatting and APA |
A | B | C | D and lower |
| Consistently and correctly |
Mostly | Somewhat | No |
| Yes, consistently and correctly |
Yes, with a few minor errors. |
A pattern of errors repeats. |
Inconsistently, with many errors, and no clear pattern. |
3/24/22, 10:53 AM Essay (discussion paper) – 22W_ENL1813S_310 Communications I – Algonquin College
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| Formatting and APA |
A | B | C | D and lower |
| Yes | ||
| Yes. There are minor errors in the reference page. |
Some improvement is required, but the basic pattern is there. |
Major omissions, no pattern in the presentation of reference information |
| Style, grammar, and mechanics |
A | B | C | D and lower |
| Yes | Usually | Some difficulty when discussing research or when grappling with an unfamiliar idea. |
The number and type of errors obscure intended meaning frequently. |
| Yes | Review of one or two particular rules would be useful. |
Multiple errors are diminishing your credibility as a thinker and writer. |
Multiple errors communicate a poor understanding of how sentences work. |
| Mindmap | 5/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 |
3/24/22, 10:53 AM Essay (discussion paper) – 22W_ENL1813S_310 Communications I – Algonquin College
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Overall Score
| Mindmap | 5/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Excellent | ||
| Very good | Good | Needs work |
A- to A+
Very good to
excellent in all
criteria
C- to B +
Competent to
good in all
criteria
D- to D+
Substantial development
required in two criteria
F Su
bstantial development
required in more than two
criteria