Assignment #2

Criteria Ratings Points

Organization and Purpose

27 to >25.0 pts

Advanced

Clear, focused and answers audience’s questions. Inviting introduction and satisfying conclusion. Right on target with paraphrasing and “selling” the idea of the bibliography.

25 to >23.0 pts

Proficient

Reasonably clear ideas. Routine lead and conclusion. Mostly on target with paraphrasing and “selling” the idea of the bibliography.

23 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Audience left with many unanswered questions. Ineffective or no lead or conclusion. Paraphrasing strays with little focus on “selling” the idea of the book.

0 pts

Not Present

27 pts

Sentence Fluency and Word Choice

26 to >23.0 pts

Advanced

Powerful and engaging words. Polished rhythm and flow. Strong and varied sentence length and structure.

23 to >21.0 pts

Proficient

Effective use of words. Begins to have easy flow. Many sentences begin in different ways.

21 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Generally correct words but no spice. Choppy, rambling or incomplete. Repetitive beginnings.

0 pts

Not Present

26 pts

Spelling and Grammar

7 to >6.0 pts

Advanced

Spelling correct. Accurate and creative use of punctuation and capitalization. Grammar and usage contribute to clarity.

6 to >5.0 pts

Proficient

Few spelling errors. Routine punctuation and capitalization. Some grammar and usage errors.

5 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Spelling generally correct on basic words. Errors on basic punctuation and capitalization. Frequent usage and grammar errors.

0 pts

Not Present

7 pts

Sources 8 to >7.0 pts

Advanced

10 peer-review journal articles or scholarly books are cited and integrated.

7 to >6.0 pts

Proficient

8-9 peer-review journal articles or scholarly books are cited and integrated.

6 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Less than 8 peer-review journal articles or scholarly books are cited and integrated.

0 pts

Not Present

8 pts

Page Length 7 to >6.0 pts

Advanced

5-7 double-spaced pages of content (not counting the title page or references).

6 to >5.0 pts

Proficient

1 page more or less than required length.

5 to >0.0 pts

Developing

More than 1 page more or less than required length.

0 pts

Not Present

7 pts

Total Points: 75

Annotated Bibliography Grading Rubric | CJUS750_B02_202240