Directions:

Step 1. Proofread and make final changes to your essay. You should also reference last week’s Self-Review Worksheet to ensure your essay meets the requirements. In addition, review the rubric provided below this assignment. This is the rubric I will use to grade your essay.

Step 2. After revising your essay, submit your final draft (as a Word doc) via this link. If needed, you can download a free copy of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) via Atlas.

Note: When you submit your essay, it will be processed through “Unicheck,” a system that checks for plagiarism. Click here to learn more about plagiarism and how to avoid it: Plagiarism Overview & Video

You are also encouraged to review the Academic Honesty Policy outlined in the course syllabus.

Step 3. Check your submission file. Once you submit your file, return to the assignment and verify that you submitted the file you intended. You are welcome to resubmit a file (if needed) up until the deadline only. 
 
 Support Resource: Valencia Online Writing Center

Rubric Essay Rubric (1)

Essay Rubric (1) Criteria Ratings Pts

19 pts 19 pts 19 pts

19 pts 19 pts 5 pts

Total Points: 100

19 pts well- developed introductor y paragraph with a strong hook and relevant details about the topic, leading up

16 pts introductory paragraph sets up the thesis and leads into the body paragraphs, giving the reader a clear reason to continue reading

14 pts introductory paragraph sets up the thesis of the essay but the paragraph is not fully developed

9 pts introductory paragraph is not clear and/or is unorganized making it difficult to follow

0 pts introductory paragraph is not present

19 pts (minimum of 2+ full pages) fully developed paragraphs will major and minor details that are informative and provide strong sensory

16 pts (only 1 &3/4 pages in length) major and minor details are present but not fully developed

14 pts (only 1&1/2 pages in length) Supporting details are not fully developed

10 pts (Less than 1 & 1/4 pages in length) Supporting details are not relevant OR not fully developed

0 pts supporting details are not present

19 pts paragraphs are well-organized with a main point and supporting details & smooth transitions used between and within

16 pts paragraphs are organized & transitions used between and within paragraphs

14 pts organized into paragraphs but missing transitions either between and/or within paragraphs

10 pts paragraphs are defined but not organized according to the thesis

0 pts paragraphs are not clearly defined

19 pts sentenc es are varied in structur e and free of errors

16 pts sentences are varied and only a few errors

14 pts occasional sentence errors but does not have errors that indicate a failure to proofread or inability to control the basic grammar of standard written English

9 pts multiple grammar/ sentence structure errors indicating a failure to proofread

0 pts multiple grammar/ sentence structure errors making it difficult to read and comprehend

5 pts Essay is MLA formatted – includes all criteria

4 pts MLA formatted – Missing 1 element

3 pts MLA formatted – missing 2 elements

2 pts Missing 3+ elements

0 pts No Marks