Basic Synthesis Rubric

9
Effective
8

7
Adequate
6

4
Inadequate
3

Little Success

2
1

Especially convincing
Sophisticated
Thorough development
Impressive control of language
Appropriate
Convincing
Organized
Controlled
Not necessarily flawless
More complete
Appropriate and logical
Good thesis
Good transition sentences
More thorough development
More mature prose, style
Varying syntax and diction
Sufficiently covered
Lapses in diction, spelling, syntax, punctuation
Generally prose is clear
Somewhat uneven
Limited
Generally clear argument
Generally develops position
Links may be strained
Lapses in syntax and diction, but usually conveys ideas
Fewer than 3 sources
Evidence is inappropriate, insufficient, less convincing
Sources dominate
Link between argument and sources is weak
Limited understanding of sources
Less consistent in controlling elements of writing
Less sufficient position
Less perceptive about sources
Misunderstanding, misrepresentation, or over simplifying sources
Less mature organization, syntax, and diction
Alludes to knowledge gained from reading rather than citing
Responds with unrelated, inaccurate, simplistic information
Inappropriate explanation
Lack of control
Does not allude to or cite sources