ENG 102.WWA Essay Rubric

Name: ________________________________

Introduction: ✓ Names the text/author ✓ Contains a thesis statement
(E) (S) (NI) (US)

Thesis: ✓ Narrows and focuses the subject. ✓ Makes an arguable claim.
(E) (S) (NI) (US)
Body Paragraphs: ✓ Each paragraph reinforces the thesis statement
(E) (S) (NI) (US)

Conclusion: ✓ Summarize important information ✓ Reiterates claim/thesis ✓ States what the reader should take away from the piece
(E) (S) (NI) (US)

Organization: ✓ The essay is organized in a logical order, according to its thesis ✓ Smooth transition between paragraphs
(E) (S) (NI) (US)

Style: ✓ Absence of awkward sentences ✓ Avoids first person ✓ Appropriate word choice ✓ Readability
(E) (S) (NI) (US)

Support: ✓ Direct quotations are used for support ✓ In-depth, clear analysis ✓ Avoids plot summary
(E) (S) (NI) (US)

Process: ✓ Participation in Peer Reveiw
(E) (S) (NI) (US)

(E) = Excellent (S) = Satisfactory (NI) = Needs Improvement (US) = Unsatisfactory
Royal Bugh
Mr. Zima
English 102 WWA
Research Paper Rough Draft
4/2/2013
Both Parents Should Assume Equal Responsibility in Raising a Child This is an article titled, Both Parents Should Assume Equal Responsibility in Raising Children. The article contains a great deal of information about the importance of both parents. The article states that the father is important because, “…by his masculinity nature, will be better to give his child the sense of braveness and teach him to defend himself against anyone who could hurt him in his environment. For playing out similar situations in the house with his child, would certainly increase the child’s