Try to identify the 8 Elements of Thought that are part of the logic or reason: Purpose, Question at Issue, Information, Concepts, Point of View, Assumptions, Conclusions, and Implications.
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GordonRuleRubric.pdf
Demonstrates Exemplary
College-Level Writing 4
Demonstrates Proficient College-Level Writing
3
Demonstrates Satisfactory College-
Level Writing 2
Demonstrates Emerging College-
Level Writing 1
Communicates purpose
with sophistication.
Beyond understanding of
issues, shows insight.
Style engages audience,
establishes writer’s
credibility.
Communicates purpose
clearly.
Shows full understanding
of issues.
Style consistently effective
for intended audience.
Adheres to purpose,
fulfills assignment.
Shows adequate
understanding of key
issues.
Style generally
appropriate to
intended audience.
Wavers in purpose.
Incompletely
addresses assigned
topic or directions.
Shows need for more
study of issues.
Style uneven.
Addresses
Purpose and
Audience
Demonstrates Exemplary College-
Level Writing 4
Demonstrates Proficient College-Level Writing
3
Demonstrates Satisfactory
College-Level Writing 2
Demonstrates Emerging College-
Level Writing 1
Central idea clear.
Paragraph structure
consistently and
effectively supports
content.
Clear logic and effective
transitions.
Central idea clear.
Paragraph structure
uniformly supports
content.
Consistency, logic and
transitions well managed.
Central idea evident.
Paragraph structure
sometimes supports
content.
Consistency, logic and
transitions show some
weaknesses.
Loose focus on
central idea.
Contains some
repetition and
digression.
Paragraph
structure weak.
Demonstrates
Effective
Organization
of Content
Stated or implied thesis
developed logically,
coherently and
extensively with
convincing, specific
supporting details.
Strong evidence of
critical thinking.
No factual errors.
Thesis, stated or implied.
Presents a plan of
development that is
carried out.
Effective supporting
details.
Consistent development.
No factual errors.
Thesis evident but
supported by a mixture
of generalizations and
specific detail.
Some factual errors.
Thesis evident
but support very
general and/or
inconsistent.
Several factual
errors.
Demonstrates
Effective
Development:
Thesis
Statement,
Main points,
Supporting
Information,
Conclusion
Demonstrates Exemplary College-
Level Writing 4
Demonstrates Proficient College-Level Writing
3
Demonstrates Satisfactory
College-Level Writing 2
Demonstrates Emerging College-
Level Writing 1
Miami Dade College Gordon Rule Writing Rubric
Spring 2007
Choice of language
consistently precise,
purposeful.
Nearly flawless
sentence structure.
Usage, mechanics
contribute to writer’s
ability to communicate
purpose.
Word choice accurate,
varied.
Occasional errors in
sentence structure.
Usage and mechanics do
not hinder writer’s ability
to communicate purpose.
Word choice correct but
simple / without variety.
Errors in mechanics
and / or usage do not
obscure content of
assignment.
Frequent errors in
word choice.
Sentence structure
and mechanics
seriously affect
clarity.
Employs
Effective
Language
Demonstrates Exemplary College-
Level Writing 4
Demonstrates Proficient College-Level Writing
3
Demonstrates Satisfactory
College-Level Writing 2
Demonstrates Emerging College-
Level Writing 1
