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Writing Rubric
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAppropriate Details
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20.0 pts
Outstanding
Judicious choice of details maximizes interest and understanding
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15.0 pts
Very Good
All relevant details presented, but details not critical to understanding omitted
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10.0 pts
Good
Enough critical details presented for understanding, unnecessary details generally omitted
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5.0 pts
Satisfactory
Most important details included but may include too much or too little detail for easy understanding
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0.0 pts
Unacceptable
Some critical details missing, unnecessary details may be present
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20.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStatement of Context, Relevance in Subject Area
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12.0 pts
Outstanding
Place of study in field clearly described, illuminating links to other studies or topics made
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9.0 pts
Very Good
Place of study in field clearly described, some reference to relationship to other studies or topics
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6.0 pts
Good
General reference of study in field described
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3.0 pts
Satisfactory
Attempt made to place in context, possibly not quite appropriately
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0.0 pts
Unacceptable
No attempt made to describe context of study
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12.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriter's Evaluation of the Study
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10.0 pts
Outstanding
Clearly articulated, well-supported statements of value and/or shortcomings of study
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7.0 pts
Very Good
Evaluation includes positive value of study as well as clearly supported explanation of shortcomings
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4.0 pts
Good
Good attempt at evaluation with some support of conclusions; possibly more negative than positive comments
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2.0 pts
Satisfactory
Some attempt at evaluation, comments valid but not necessarily well supported
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0.0 pts
Unacceptable
No attempt to evaluate study or evaluative statements unsupported or inappropriate
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10.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall Organization
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14.0 pts
Outstanding
Overall purpose, methods, results, and conclusions of study clearly stated; seemingly effortless and seamless logic flow
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11.0 pts
Very Good
Overall purpose, methods, results, and conclusions of study clearly stated; logical flow always easy to follow
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8.0 pts
Good
Purpose, methods, results and conclusions clearly stated; most of presentation flows logically
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4.0 pts
Satisfactory
Purpose, methods, results, and conclusions stated; possibly some awkwardness in logical flow
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0.0 pts
Unacceptable
Major sections missing or lack of logical flow
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14.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of Explanations
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18.0 pts
Outstanding
Sophisticated use of language maximizes interest, enjoyment and comprehension; explanations very clear, factually correct
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14.0 pts
Very Good
All explanations are clear and easy to understand, factually correct
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10.0 pts
Good
Most explanations clear and easy to understand, mostly factually correct
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6.0 pts
Satisfactory
Overall meeting is understandable; possibly some areas of slight confusion or minor factual errors
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0.0 pts
Unacceptable
Serious difficulty explaining ideas, major factual errors; lack of comprehensibility
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18.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Terminology
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10.0 pts
Outstanding
Correct use of all terminology, attention to nuances of meaning, judicious use of clearly defined jargon
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7.0 pts
Very Good
All technical terms used correctly and defined clearly, including terms with different common meanings; overuse of jargon avoided
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4.0 pts
Good
Few errors in use of terminology; definitions provided for technical terms, overuse of jargon avoided
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2.0 pts
Satisfactory
Most terms used correctly, possibly some incorrect usage or use of unnecessary or undefined jargon
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0.0 pts
Unacceptable
Jargon terms used incorrectly, without definition; attempting to sound "scientific" without understanding meaning of terms
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10.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Style
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16.0 pts
Outstanding
Sophisticated, elegant style, complex yet lucid sentence structure, flawless grammar
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12.0 pts
Very Good
Error-free, easy to read writing style, well practiced and polished use of language
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8.0 pts
Good
Good basic writing style, easy to read, few errors, almost entirely in author's won words, little paraphrasing or unnecessary quotation
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4.0 pts
Satisfactory
Mostly basic, correct writing style, relatively few errors and little awkwardness, minimal use of unnecessary quotation or paraphrasing
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0.0 pts
Unacceptable
Serious errors and awkwardness, excessive use of quotation in place of author's own words, excessive paraphrasing
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16.0 pts
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Total Points: 100.0
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