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100 Level Written Communication Grading Rubric v2018
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing strategy appropriate to genre
threshold: 3.83 pts
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5 pts
Consistently used correct writing strategies specific to genre
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4.33 pts
Mostly used correct writing strategies specific to genre
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3.83 pts
Used some correct writing strategies specific to genre
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3.33 pts
Minimally used correct writing strategies specific to genre
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0 pts
Did not use correct writing strategies specific to genre
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Introduction and thesis statement
threshold: 15.3 pts
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20 pts
Thoroughly engaging introduction, revealed a clear and substantive thesis
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17.3 pts
Engaging introduction, revealed a clear thesis
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15.3 pts
Introduction revealed a thesis lacking in clarity
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13.3 pts
Introduction revealed a general topic but not a thesis
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0 pts
Little or no introductory material
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content Area (added by Instructor)
threshold: 11.48 pts
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15 pts
Excellent
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12.98 pts
Above Average
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11.48 pts
Average
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9.98 pts
Below Average
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0 pts
Unacceptable
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15 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization
threshold: 11.48 pts
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15 pts
Structure enhanced the argument, clearly organized paragraphs and seamless transitions
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12.98 pts
Mostly successful structure, paragraphs, and transitions
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11.48 pts
Organization is inconsistent or uneven
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9.98 pts
Organization is in the way of reading for content
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0 pts
Lack of coherent organization
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15 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Evidence / Supporting ideas
threshold: 11.48 pts
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15 pts
Consistently developed strong arguments with academically valid evidence
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12.98 pts
Mostly developed strong arguments with academically valid evidence
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11.48 pts
Developed some arguments with academically valid evidence
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9.98 pts
Minimally developed arguments with academically valid evidence
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0 pts
Did not develop arguments with academically valid evidence
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15 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Conclusion
threshold: 3.83 pts
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5 pts
Thoroughly engaging conclusion, fully reviewed thesis and main ideas
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4.33 pts
Engaging conclusion, reviewed thesis and main ideas
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3.83 pts
Conclusion reviewed some main ideas
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3.33 pts
Conclusion minimally reviewed main ideas
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0 pts
Little or no conclusive material
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Grammar, spelling, and writing style
threshold: 11.48 pts
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15 pts
Consistently used correct grammar, spelling, and writing style. Virtually no errors
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12.98 pts
Mostly used correct grammar, spelling, and writing style. Some minor errors
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11.48 pts
Frequent minor errors of grammar, spelling, or writing style
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9.98 pts
Serious errors of grammar, spelling, or writing style
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0 pts
Grammar or spelling errors get in the way of reading for content
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15 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Layout and documentation (APA, Chicago, etc.)
threshold: 7.65 pts
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10 pts
Consistently used correct layout and documentation. Virtually no errors
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8.65 pts
Mostly used correct layout and documentation. Some minor errors
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7.65 pts
Frequent minor errors of layout or documentation
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6.65 pts
Serious errors of layout or documentation
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0 pts
Little or no documentation
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10 pts
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Total Points: 100
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