Build a Moral Compass

This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.Criteria

Exemplary

Accomplished

Developing

Beginning

Did Not Attempt

Criterion Score

Context and Purpose of Writing

20 points

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive to the assigned task(s) and focuses all elements of the work.

17 points

Demonstrates adequate consideration of context, audience, and purpose and a clear focus on the assigned task(s) (e.g., the task aligns with audience, purpose, and context).

15 points

Demonstrates awareness of context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., begins to show awareness of audience's perceptions and assumptions).

13 points

Demonstrates minimal attention to context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., expectation of instructor or self as audience).

0 points

Did not attempt.

Score of Context and Purpose of Writing,/ 20

Content Development

40 points

Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer's understanding, and shaping the whole work.

34 points

Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline and shape the whole work.

30 points

Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work.

26 points

Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work.

0 points

Did not attempt.

Score of Content Development,/ 40

Organization, Formatting, and Style

20 points

Demonstrates detailed attention to and successful execution of a wide range of conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task (s) including organization, content, presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices.

17 points

Demonstrates consistent use of important conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s), including organization, content, presentation, and stylistic choices.

15 points

Follows expectations appropriate to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s) for basic organization, content, and presentation.

13 points

Attempts to use a consistent system for basic organization and presentation.

0 points

Did not attempt.

Score of Organization, Formatting, and Style,/ 20

Writing Quality

20 points

Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error- free.

17 points

Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers. The language in the portfolio has few errors.

15 points

Uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors.

13 points

Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage.

0 points

Did not attempt.

Score of Writing Quality,/ 20

Rubric Total ScoreTotal

Score of PHIL Short Essay Rubric,/ 100

Overall Score

Overall Score

Exemplary90 points minimum

Accomplished80 points minimum

Developing70 points minimum

Beginning60 points minimum

Did Not Attempt0 points minimum