Short Essay Grading Rubric

Student: Student 2
Topic: Battle of the Somme Essay
25% - Composition
__10____ Spelling and Grammar (0 10): Did you proofread your paper carefully?
__10____ Argument Clarity (0 10): Do I understand what your point is?
__5____ Language Usage (0 5): Did you avoid use contractions and informal language?
25% - Subject Knowledge
__10____ Relevance of Information (0 10): Are you on topic?
__10____ Subject Understanding (0 10): Do you understand what youre talking about?
__5____ Terminology Usage (0 5): Are you using the correct terminology?
25% - Contribution
__10____ Insight (0 10): Did you contribute to my understanding of the topic?
__10____ Analysis (0 10): Did you explore the topic in depth? (Information/Technology/People)
__5____ Argument (0 5): Are your arguments backed up with facts?
25% - Reference and Citation
__10____ Reference provided (0 10): Did you provide at least one reference?
__5____ Reference Formatting (0 5): Did you obey the document reference practices as
explained in class?
__10____ Citation Usage (0 10): Did you cite in your prose where the references are applicable?
Comments:
This is a wonderful essay. You have taken a side and fully supported your argument with the
documents. Small things to work on, try not to start sentences with also. When you use quotes, as
you do in the second to last sentence, explain the quote more, you say Document C say[s] that the
British, bled to death in front of their position. Why is this important? How does it fit into your
argument? But overall this is wonderful work. Good job!