Outline

COLL300 RUBRIC FOR OUTLINE

Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning Did Not Attempt

Points

Outline Framework of Research Paper 40 points

36 - 40 points Outline is a framework that includes thesis statement, description of the problem, alternative solutions, and the solution being advocated.

32 - 35 points Outline is a framework that includes most of these elements: thesis statement, description of the problem, alternative solutions, and the solution being advocated.

28 - 31 points Outline is a framework that includes some of these elements: thesis statement, description of the problem, alternative solutions, and the solution being advocated.

24 - 27 points Outline does not include these elements: thesis statement, description of the problem, alternative solutions, and the solution being advocated.

0 - 23 points No framework is provided.

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points

Outline Organization & Structure 20 points

18 - 20 points Outline has a well- defined thesis, an appropriate introduction, and a satisfying conclusion. Movement from one idea to the next is smooth. Outline elements are complete sentences.

16 – 17 points Outline has a thesis, an introduction, and a conclusion, elements which could be strengthened. Movement from one idea to the next could be smoother. Most outline elements are complete sentences.

14 - 15 points Outline demonstrates rudimentary organization but does may not have strong introduction, conclusion, or smooth movement from one idea to another. Outline elements may not be complete sentences.

12 - 13 points There is no clear introduction nor conclusion and ideas are neither carefully nor fully developed. Movement through outline is not smooth. Outline elements may not be complete sentences.

0 - 11 points No attempt to organize the information is seen.

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points

Outline Tone 20 points

18 - 20 points Outline is constructed in a way that reflects a tone and style appropriate for the discipline, topic, and intended audience.

16 - 17 points Outline is constructed in a way that somewhat reflects a tone and style appropriate for the discipline, topic, and intended audience.

14 - 15 points Outline is not constructed in a way that reflects a tone and style appropriate for the discipline, topic, and intended audience.

12 - 13 points Outline is constructed in a way that reflects a tone and style inappropriate for a scholarly audience.

0 - 11 points No attempt to address audience needs is seen.

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20 points

COLL300 RUBRIC FOR OUTLINE

Outline Grammar / Mechanics 20 points

18 – 20 points Outline shows evidence of careful proofreading and has two (2) or fewer mechanical, grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors.

16 - 17 points Outline shows evidence of some proofreading and has three (3) or more mechanical, grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors.

14 - 15 points Outline shows evidence of minimal proofreading and has five (5) or more mechanical, grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors.

12 - 13 points Outline shows evidence of minimal proofreading and has seven (7) or more mechanical, grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors.

0 – 11 points Evidence of efforts to proofread and correct mechanical, grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors is not seen.

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of 20 points

Total Points

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100 points