Assignment for the Wordist

Writing Rubric

Points each

3.3

2.8

2.0

1.25

0.5

Organization of essay

Score:____

Writing is very well organized with clearly defined sections.

Each section has only information that is relevant to that section.

ALL important topics and issues are included

There are sections and some attempt at organization

Inclusion of some irrelevant information in the paragraph/paper

Some important topics and issues are excluded

No organization of the paper or topic.

Rambling, no defined or implied path

Grammar and punctuation

Score:_____

Writing is excellent. Word usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation are excellent.

Writing is sufficient. Adequate use of wording, grammar, and punctuation. Errors are minimal.

Writing is poor. Significant deficiencies in word use, grammar, punctuation, and/or presentation.

Economic Analysis of Issue

Score:_____

More than 3 characteristics of globalization highlighted.

Adequate data itemized.

Purely economic content included in the answered.

2-3 characteristics of globalization highlighted.

Some data indicated.

Economic content included in the answered.

1 characteristic of globalization highlighted.

No examples itemized.

Little or none economic content included in the answered.

Total: _____ of 10 points (0.1 added to all scores)