Does the writing reflect competence in standard English grammar as evidenced by writing that is reasonably free from:


Purposeful conclusion

4.0
The writing includes a strong sense of closure, reinforcing key information.
3.0
The writing includes a strong sense of closure, reinforcing key information.
2.0
Weak conclusion which does not reinforce points/reasons
1.0
A conclusion is either missing or is not relevant to the meaning of the paper.
0.0
No evidence.

Purposeful Conclusion
Core Skills Writing Rubric

Explanation

According to members of the Schoolcraft College Department of English, “A conclusion is satisfactory when it reiterates the paper's or report's focus in a new way, reviews or summarizes the paper's main points, and/or provides a recommendation, argument, or point with which to end the discourse meaningfully.”

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Standards of
Core Skills Writing Rubric

  1. Standard English
  2. Spelling, Punctuation, Word Choice Errors
  3. Run-on Sentences
  4. Fragments
  5. Agreement Errors
  6. Facts and Data
  7. Details and Examples
  8. Reasons
  9. Correct Citations
  10. Engaging Introduction
  11. Unified Body Paragraphs
  12. Purposeful Conclusion


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