Technical Writing Engineering

ENGR 3080, Writing Rubric Student Name: Grader Initials: __ /

Pts (1st)

Pts (2nd)

Technical Summary Met Objectives Met Some Objectives Met Few Objectives Not Sufficient

(90-100) (89-80) (79-70) (<69)

Feedback: 1st Format (25 possible pts; up to 5 pt deduction/error) 2nd

____ Appropriate font style and size; 1 in. margins ____

____ Single spaced, left justified, no paragraph indents ____

____ Citation is included and correctly formatted ____

____ Contains correctly formatted title and header ____

____ Uses white space effectively ____

____ Meets length requirements ____ ____ Other ____

Revision Feedback:

1st Document Organization and Standards Usage 2nd (50 possible pts; up to 5 pt deduction/error)

ABC Approach:

____ Abstract: Purpose is clearly stated; previews main ideas, ____ provides background information as needed ____ Body: Main points are addressed in the order previewed ____ and are sufficiently supported; content is organized logically ____ Conclusion: Ties back to the abstract; re-states purpose, ____ summarizes main ideas

Standards:

____ Builds credibility and uses professional language ____ Targeted to appropriate audience(s) ____ Uses active voice ____ Word choice is appropriate (emotion-free, gender-neutral and familiar; no slang or clichés) ____ Avoids redundant, vague, and abstract language ____ ____ Avoids statements of generalization ____ ____ Uses correct narrative form (1st, 2nd, 3rd person) ____ ____ Technical terms, processes, acronyms, and jargon are ____

defined and used appropriately for the audience ____ Avoids wordy, awkward, and confusing sentences ____ Avoids use of contractions ____ Tense is consistent throughout document ____ Sentence length is appropriate (10-20 words) ____ Paragraph length is appropriate (4-6 typed lines) ____ Paragraphs have topic sentences and are supported ____ Clear transitions between paragraphs ____ Other: ____

Total # of errors: ____ Language Mechanics, Spelling, and Proofing (25 possible pts) Total # of errors: ____

____ 0-2 errors (25 pts) ____ 3-5 errors (20 pts)

____ 6-8 errors (15 pts)

____ 9-10 errors (10 pts) ____ 11+ errors (0 pts)

Initial Submission Grade: ______

Revision Grade: ______

Final Grade: _____

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