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  2. Begin by entering the student's name and school in the designated fields at the top of the form.
  3. For each criterion listed, score the essay on a scale of 1-5. Use whole numbers only, as decimals or fractions are not permitted.
  4. Refer to the scoring guide provided for each criterion to determine appropriate scores based on your assessment.
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Key elements assessed in a writing rubric include focus, thesis, organization and structure, development of ideas, support of the thesis statement, audience, tone, point of view, vocabulary, and writing mechanics.
Relevance to the theme connection, significance of the issue being discussed. Comprehensiveness how complete and detailed the writers exposition of the topic. Originality uniqueness, novelty and authenticity of ideas. Insights a fresh way of looking at things, critical view of the subject.
Clarity of Thoughts use of simple and appropriate words to convey ideas or issues. Creativity the use of appropriate devices and expressions in the exposition of the subject. Unity and Consistency ability to highlight the focal point.
Judging the Essays Comprehensive Criteria: Along with creativity and structure, include criteria like relevance to the theme, use of language, and persuasive power of the argument. This helps students understand different facets of good writing.
Form structure: sentence length and paragraph breaks enhance the clarity, meaning, and movement of the writing. Theme: the essay effectively explores or relates to the theme of the contest. Originality: the idea, perspective, or presentation is unique and fresh. Organization: there is a clear development of ideas.

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