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clear reasoning.
Introduction, body, and
conclusion attempted but
problematic. Few
transitions. Perhaps
numerous digressions.
Mostly missing or
problematic topic
sentences. Demonstrates
little understanding of
organization. Thesis & Focus
Thesis, central
idea, audience,
purpose,
digressions ENG 101 Rubric: Research
Points
Points
3.5
4
C-/C/C+
B-/B/B+
Thesis is identifiable, but
Thesis is established and
perhaps too narrow, too
is consistently addressed
broad, or otherwise
throughout most of the
problematic. Awareness
paper. Awareness of
of audience may be
audience is sufficient.
adequate but
Central idea is clear and
inconsistent. Central idea
maintained in most of the
is perhaps too general
essay.