Complex process essay rubric

a "4" on this essay means that. .

your thesis statement is clear and focused. it demonstrates a thoughtful position on the topic you were asked to address
you develop and defend your thesis using compelling details and credible evidence from your research.
your sources are all properly credited according to mla format.
your tone, focus, and organizational pattern reflect a strong consideration of your audience and purpose.
your grammar, mechanics, and punctuation allow for clear presentation free of distraction, and the essay is an appropriate length.
a "3" on this essay means that. .

your thesis statement is focused and demonstrates your position on the topic you were asked to address.
you generally develop and defend your thesis statement using details and evidence from your research.
your sources are properly credited according to mla format, but with some errors.
your tone, focus, and organizational pattern reflect a general consideration of your audience and purpose.
minor errors in your grammar, mechanics, and punctuation are present but do not distract the reader or interfere with the meaning of the report, and the essay is somewhat short.
a "2" on this essay means that. .

your thesis statement demonstrates a position on the topic you were asked to address.
you provide minimal details and supporting evidence to develop and defend your thesis.
your sources are credited according to mla format, but with several errors.
your tone, focus, and organizational pattern reflect minimal consideration for your audience.
errors in grammar, mechanics, and punctuation are obvious and distract the reader but do not interfere with meaning, and the essay is short.
a "1" on this essay means that. .

your thesis statement is nonexistent or does not demonstrate a position on the topic you were asked to address.
you give few or no details to develop and defend your thesis.
your sources are not properly credited according to mla format.
your tone, focus, and organization are not discernible and reflect no understanding of your audience and purpose.
numerous errors in your grammar, mechanics, and punctuation interfere with the meaning of the essay, and the essay is very short.
a "0" on this essay means that. .

you did not create an essay on the topic and/or failed to have a thesis, details, and appropriate tone. the mechanics of the essay make understanding unachievable, and the essay is very short.
your sources are not credited.