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Proposal Essay Rubric

 

Formatting/Naming Convention Is the formatting appropriate for MLA/APA? Is the essay saved using the naming convention mentioned in the directions? 5  

Title  Is there one?   Does it go beyond the topic or type of essay?                 5  

Paragraphing Clear paragraph breaks? Transitions to aid in flow?  

5  

Introduction Not a Body? Attention Getter? Discussion? Transition?  

Does the introduction include proof of the problem from an authoritative source?  

Does the thesis address a specific location and include a preview of the solution?

7.5  

Unity and Development Each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that supports the thesis statement

 

The paragraphs are adequately developed.

Each paragraph has plenty of support/detail  

Explanations/Analysis are well explained and accurate.  

Background paragraph(s)?

Research synthesis with at least three examples?

Solutions with specific steps for a specific location?

Obstacles/Challenges?

Response to obstacles/challenges?

Word-length requirement met?

 

30  

Conclusion Not a Body? Restates thesis? Gives a big-idea at the end 7.5  

Style: MLA Style Citations

10 sources cited parenthetically and in the works cited list

Citation style is consistent (APA or MLA)

In-text citations are accurate and consistent

Sources are introduced

Quotes are not dropped

Parenthetical citations are accurately formatted

Works cited list or reference list is accurate and consistent

Alphabetical order by the first word in the entry

Accurate punctuation

Accurate format

15  

Diction Words used correctly? 8  

Mechanics Correct punctuation, spelling, caps, numbers, etc. 7  

Sentence Structure & Variety No run-ons, fragments, s/v, tense shifts, etc? No awkward phrasing? 10  

Essay Grade (out of possible 100%):   0