assignment

Written Assignments Rubric

Studen Name:……………………………ID:……………… Studen Name:…………………… ID:…………………

Studen Name:……………………………ID:……………… Studen Name:…………………………… ID:……

Course: ……………… Course code: ……………… Semester: ……… Date: …………….

Unacceptable 1 pts

Acceptable 2 pts

Good 3 pts

Excellent 4 pts

Marks

Organization (2)

Unacceptable

Writing lacks logical organization. It shows some coherence but ideas lack unity. Serious errors.

Acceptable

Writing is coherent and logically organized. Some points remain misplaced and stray from the topic. Transitions evident but not used throughout essay.

Good

Writing is coherent and logically organized with transitions used between ideas and paragraphs to create coherence. Overall unity of ideas is present.

Excellent

Writing shows high degree of attention to logic and reasoning of points. Unity clearly leads the reader to the conclusion and stirs thought regarding the topic.

Level of Content (10: 2 for each section)

Unacceptable

Shows some thinking and reasoning but most ideas are underdeveloped and unoriginal.

Acceptable

Content indicates thinking and reasoning applied with original thought on a few ideas.

Good

Content indicates original thinking and develops ideas with sufficient and firm evidence.

Excellent

Content indicates synthesis of ideas, indepth analysis and evidences original thought and support for the topic.

Spelling, Grammar, Structure  (2)

Unacceptable

Frequent grammar and/or spelling errors, writing style is rough and immature. 

Acceptable

Occasional grammar and/or spelling errors, generally readable with some rough spots in writing style. 

Good

Less than 3 grammar/spelling errors, generally readable with some rough spots in writing style. 

Excellent

All grammar and spelling correct and very well written. 

Bibliography (2), Formatting (2), Plagiarism (2)

Unacceptable

Sections out of order,

Fails to follow format and assignment requirements; incorrect margins, spacing and indentation; neatness of essay needs attention.

Plagiarism less than 80%

Acceptable

Meets format and assignment requirements; generally correct margins, spacing, and indentations; essay is neat but may have some assembly errors. Plagiarism less than 60%

Good

Meets format and assignment requirements; margins, spacing, and indentations are correct; essay is neat and correctly assembled. Plagiarism less than 40%

Excellent

Meets all formal and assignment requirements and evidences attention to detail; all margins, spacing and indentations are correct; essay is neat and correctly assembled with professional look. Plagiarism zero