1. Modern World History College Prep Essay Rubric
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Introduction
10 points
- First sentence introduces place, time period and topic
- Key points A,B, C are referenced with one example
-Thesis is present that references the question and the three key points
- First sentence introduces place,time, and topic but not clearly
-Most of key points A,B,C are referenced with one example
-Thesis is present but does not reference one of the three key points or questions clearly
- First sentence introduces either the place, time or topic
- Key points A,B,C are referenced but confusing and some are lacking examples
- Thesis is present, but does not reference the three key points
- First sentence does not introduce the place, time or topic
- Key points A,B,C are minimally referenced and lack examples
-Thesis is present but unclear
- First sentence is off topic
- Key points A,B,C are not referenced
-Thesis is not present
Body Paragraph A
Topic sentence specifically references key point
Background is provided relevant to the key point
- Description - Each example is thoroughly described in detail - including the who, what, when, and where of the historical event
Analysis - Each example is analyzed in detail - including why and how the example relates to the question and historical significance
Almost all information is historically accurate
Topic sentence broadly references key point
Some background information is missing to fully understand the context
Description - Examples are explained but are missing one of the who, what, when, where
Analysis - Examples are analyzed but missing detail in the how, why, or relation to the question
A few minor details are inaccurate but they do not significantly detract from the argument
Topic sentence is present but does not reference key point
Background information is minimal
Description - Examples are partially explained - missing two of the who, what, when, where
Analysis - Examples are somewhat analyzed and missing significant details that connect to question
There are a few major inaccuracies that detract from the argument
Topic sentence is present but is confusing or irrelevant
Background information is minimal and not relevant to the key point
Description - Examples are minimally explained only referencing one of the who, what , when, where
Analysis - Examples are not analyzed and do not significantly connect to the question
There are many historical inaccuracies that detract from the argument
Topic sentence is absent
Background information is absent
Description - Examples are not explained or not connected to the topic
Analysis - Examples are not analyzed or analyzed incorrectly
There are many historical inaccuracies that significantly detract from the argument
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Body Paragraph B
10 Points
Topic sentence specifically references key point
Background is provided relevant to the key point
- Description - Each example is thoroughly described in detail - including the who, what, when, and where of the historical event
Analysis - Each example is analyzed in detail - including why and how the example relates to the question and historical significance
Almost all information is historically accurate
Topic sentence broadly references key point
Some background information is missing to fully understand the context
Description - Examples are explained but are missing one of the who, what, when, where
Analysis - Examples are analyzed but missing detail in the how, why, or relation to the question
A few minor details are inaccurate but they do not significantly detract from the argument
Topic sentence is present but does not reference key point
Background information is minimal
Description - Examples are partially explained - missing two of the who, what, when, where
Analysis - Examples are somewhat analyzed and missing significant details that connect to question
There are a few major inaccuracies that detract from the argument
Topic sentence is present but is confusing or irrelevant
Background information is minimal and not relevant to the key point
Description - Examples are minimally explained only referencing one of the who, what , when, where
Analysis - Examples are not analyzed and do not significantly connect to the question
There are many historical inaccuracies that detract from the argument
-Topic sentence is absent
Background information is absent
Description - Examples are not explained or not connected to the topic
Analysis - Examples are not analyzed or analyzed incorrectly
There are many historical inaccuracies that significantly detract from the argument
Body Paragraph C
10 points
Topic sentence is absent