Final Essay Rubric

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Title
Student did not write a title.
Student wrote a title.
Student wrote a clear title on the title page.
Student wrote a clear and creative title on the title page.
Close Reading
Student did not closely read.
Student closely read on occasion.
Student wrote three close readings.
Student wrote three or more excellent close readings, clearly incorporating his/her analysis into his/her thesis.
Style and Mechanics
Student wrote in sentences, but made some minor mistakes, i.e. spelling or capitalization.
Student wrote in clear sentences.
Student wrote in clear and concise sentences divided into paragraphs, while avoiding clichés, with some poor word choice.
Student wrote brilliantly, concisely, in appropriate sentences, incorporating quotations, honing his/her writer’s voice.
Format
Student quoted some sources.
Student quoted sources in MLA format.
Student quoted sources in MLA format, as well as including a Works Cited page.
Student flawlessly quoted sources in MLA format, as well as including a Works Cited page.