Management

IS-365 Writing Rubric Last updated: January 15, 2018

Student: Score (out of 50): General Comments: Other comments are embedded in the document. Criterion <- Higher - Quality - Lower -> Persuasiveness The reader is

compelled by solid critical reasoning, appropriate usage of sources, and consideration of alternative viewpoints.

The document is logical and coherent enough that the reader can accept its points and conclusions

Gaps in logic and uncritical review of sources cause the reader to have some doubts about the points made by the document, or whether they’re relevant to the question asked.

The reader is unsure of what the document is trying to communicate, or is wholly unconvinced by its arguments

Not applicable

Evidence and support Exceptional use of

authoritative and relevant sources, properly cited, providing strong support of the document’s points

Sufficient relevant and authoritative sources give confidence that the document is based on adequate research

Sources are insufficient in number, not authoritative, not relevant, or improperly cited

No sources are used, undermining the document’s foundations

Not applicable

Writing Word choices, flow

of logic, and sentence and paragraph structure engage the reader, making for a pleasurable experience

Writing is clear and adequately fulfills the document’s purpose

Some issues with word choice and sentence and paragraph structure interfere with the conveyance of the document’s ideas

Frequent questionable choices in writing make it difficult to read and understand

Not applicable

Language Essentially free of

language errors Minor errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling

Noticeable language errors that detract from the readability of the document

Significant language errors that call the credibility of the document into question

Not applicable

Formatting (heading styles, fonts, margins, white space, tables and graphics)

Professional and consistent formatting that enhances readability. Appropriate use of tables and graphics.

Generally acceptable formatting choices. Some missed opportunities for displaying data via tables or graphics.

Inconsistent or questionable formatting choices that detract from the document’s readability

Critical formatting issues that make the document unprofessional- looking

Not applicable