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Essay 3: Pathways from conflict: dilemmas and opportunities 
Essay 2: LInking peacebuilding from above and below
Rubric Code: AX992W2
By amische
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Graduate

Powered by iRubric Content and ideas
  Excellent

2 pts

Good

1.5 pts

Fair

1 pts

Poor

0.5 pts

Clear and compelling argument

Excellent

KEY ELEMENTS:
1. Clear and coherent statement of the argument 2. Argument is developed progressively over the course of the essay.
Good

Argument is stated, but needs clarification or is inconsistently developed over the course of the essay.
Fair

Argument is sketchy and hard to follow over the course of the essay.
Poor

Extremely sketchy or nonexistent argument.
Discussion of readings

Excellent

KEY ELEMENTS:
The arguments of all THREE authors are clearly explained and connect in compelling ways to the essay's arguments.
Good

All four authors are cited, but they are not all well explained, and/or could be more clearly connected to the essay's argument.
Fair

Missing some of of the authors, or they are only superficially explained and not well connected to the essay's argument.
Poor

Extremely sketchy or missing discussion of the four authors.
Empirical case

Excellent

KEY ELEMENT:
Vivid and lively discussion of the case, with strong and clear connection to the main argument of the essay.
Good

Discussion of the case is generally effective but could be more developed or better connected to the essay's argument.
Fair

Discussion of the case needs more development and connection to the essay's argument.
Poor

Extremely sketchy, superficial or missing discussion of the case.
Essay format and writing
  Excellent

2 pts

Good

1.5 pts

Fair

1 pts

Poor

0.5 pts

Essay focus, structure & coherenc

Excellent

Contains all the elements of a formal essay, including:
1. a well-crafted intro with thesis statement and preview
2. well-developed, logically progressing paragraphs
3. a compelling conclusion
Good

Missing one or more key element of essay structure.
Fair

Missing two or more key elements of essay structure.
Poor

Strong weaknesses in essay structure, clarity, cohesion, and progression.
Writing fluency and grammar

Excellent

1. Sentences are clear and graceful; a pleasure to read.
2. Sentences are consistently grammatical, with hardly any errors throughout.
Good

1. Occasional awkward spots and rough writing.
2. Occasional grammatical errors such as run-ons, fragment sentences, subject-verb agreement, pronoun agreement, verb tense, commas, punctuation, spelling.
Fair

Frequent awkward passages, confusing word choice and/or grammatical errors make it hard to follow your sentences and concentrate on your ideas.
** ADVISED TO CONSULT WRITING CENTER BEFORE RE-WRITE OR NEXT ASSIGNMENT
Poor

Consistently rough and choppy writing. Difficult and frustrating to read.
** REQUIRED TO CONSULT WRITING CENTER BEFORE RE-WRITE OR NEXT ASSIGNMENT




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