UNITED STATES ACADEMIC DECATHLON
Essay Rubric (revised in 2003)
Student ID#
Directions: Select one performance category in Table A. Within the range of points for that category, record the points scored on the line provided at the bottom of the Table.
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Addresses the prompt in an outstanding manner; responds to all aspects of the task; is organized clearly and consistently based on a strong central purpose; provides substantial and specific evidence to support major positions |
OUTSTANDING
85 – 100 pts. |
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Addresses the prompt in an effective manner; responds to several aspects of the task; is organized effectively based on a clear central purpose; provides appropriate evidence to support positions |
EXCELLENT
70 – 84 pts. |
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Addresses the prompt in an adequate manner; focuses on a minor aspect of the task; is organized based on a restatement of the prompt; provides some predictable evidence to support positions |
GOOD55 – 69 pts. |
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Addresses the prompt in a basic manner; is organized in a limited way; provides evidence that is general or not clearly linked to a position |
FAIR40 – 54 pts. |
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Addresses the prompt in a limited manner; is organized in a confused way; provides superficial evidence with inadequate elaboration |
WEAK15 – 39 pts. |
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Fails to address the prompt; absence of organization; absence of relevant content |
POOR0 – 14 pts. |
Total for A
Directions: Select one performance category in Table B. Within the range of points for that category, record the points scored on the line provided at the bottom of the Table.
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Demonstrates exceptional control of sentence structure and precise word choice; is almost entirely free of errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics |
OUTSTANDING85 – 100 pts. |
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Demonstrates strong control of sentence structure and appropriate word choice; is generally free of errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics |
EXCELLENT70 – 84 pts. |
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Demonstrates reasonable control of sentence structure and some precision in word choice; contains confusing errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics |
GOOD55 – 69 pts. |
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Demonstrates some lack of control of sentence structure; limited in word choice; minimal control of grammar, usage, and mechanics |
FAIR40 – 54 pts. |
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Demonstrates some lack of control of sentence structure; minimal variety in word choice; minimal control of grammar, usage, and mechanics |
WEAK15 – 39 pts. |
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Minimal control of sentence structure; inappropriate word choice; contains serious errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics |
POOR0 – 14 pts. |
Total for B
