GRADING SHEET OF ESSAY
EXCELLENT: A VERY GOOD: A –
(90 – 100)
Overall The essay is highly
Impression engaging as it
demonstrates a broad
range of knowledge with
an elegant writing style.
The essay is focused and
clearly structured and
elaborated with highly
relevant examples and
references. The essay
uses words and sentences
accurately and effectively,
with excellent grammar
and spelling.
Source : adapted from Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence, Carnegie Mellon University, 2015.
GOOD: B + SATISFACTORY: B POOR: B – FAIL: E
(85 – 89.99) (80 – 84.99) (75 – 79.99) (70 – 74.99) (<70)
The essay is engaging as it The essay is interesting The essay lacks interest The essay is The essay is
contains reasoning which is as it contains reasoning as the reasoning lacking in merit entirely lacking in
rational and clear. Generally which is sufficiently presented is less due to poor academic merit.
Sentence
the essay is focused and logical with examples complete or less reasoning or
structure is
contains and develops and references that are supported by sufficient rational incoherent and
relevant ideas while using adequate. Sentences examples and references. presentation of confusing.
appropriate examples and and wording are Sentence structures and ideas. Sentence Relevant
references. Sentences are adequate to word choices lack structure is examples and
constructed using wording communicate with the accuracy and may less confusing due to references are
that is clear and reader. Grammar and accurately communicate poor choice of not presented.
Grammar and
communicative. Grammar spelling may need the ideas of the writer. words which are
spelling are
and spelling are good. improvement. Grammar and spelling unable to severely lacking.
need improvement. communicate
clear ideas to the
reader. Grammar
and spelling
require serious
improvement.