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Written Communication VALUE Rubric (adapted from [email protected])
Category Point Scale
100-90 89-80 79-70 69-60 Score
Context of and
Purpose for
Writing
Demonstrates a thorough
understanding of context and
purpose that is responsive to
the assigned task(s) and
focuses all elements of the
work.
Demonstrates adequate
consideration of context
and purpose, and a clear
focus on the assigned
task(s).
Demonstrates awareness
of context and purpose,
and to the assigned
tasks(s).
Demonstrates
minimal attention to
context and purpose,
and to the assigned
tasks(s).
Content
Development
Uses appropriate, relevant,
and compelling content to
illustrate mastery of the
subject, conveying the
writer's understanding, and
shaping the whole work.
Uses appropriate,
relevant, and compelling
content to explore ideas
within the context of the
discipline and shape the
whole work.
Uses appropriate and
relevant content to
develop and explore
ideas through most of
the work.
Uses appropriate and
relevant content to
develop simple ideas
in some parts of the
work.
Sources and
Evidence
Demonstrates skillful use of
high quality, credible,
relevant sources to develop
ideas that are appropriate for
the discipline and genre of
the writing.
Demonstrates consistent
use of credible, relevant
sources to support ideas
that are situated within
the discipline and genre
of the writing.
Demonstrates an attempt
to use credible and/or
relevant sources to
support ideas that are
appropriate for the
discipline and genre of
the writing.
Demonstrates an
attempt to use sources
to support ideas in the
writing.
Control of
Syntax
and Mechanics
Uses graceful language that
skillfully communicates
meaning to readers with
clarity and fluency, and is
virtually error free.
Uses straightforward
language that generally
conveys meaning to
readers. The language in
the portfolio has few
errors.
Uses language that
generally conveys
meaning to readers with
clarity, although writing
may include some
errors.
Uses language that
sometimes impedes
meaning because of
errors in usage.
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