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Rubric for Written Evaluation



CONTENT

    4     Complete. The writer has clearly conveyed the main idea of the argument and has provided supporting details that are relevant and interesting.
    3    Generally complete. The writer has conveyed the main idea of the argument, but has not given adequate relevant details to support it.
    2    Somewhat incomplete. The main idea of the argument is unclear. Much of the detail is irrelevant to the topic.
    1    Incomplete. The main idea of the argument is unclear. Details are random and irrelevant to the topic.

COMPREHENSIBILITY

    4    Very comprehensible. The student uses appropriate language to convey the main idea clearly.
    3    Comprehensible. The message in this writing is unclear in places. The language used is inadequate to make the message totally clear.
    2    Somewhat incomprehensible. The message could only be understood by a sympathetic native speaker. The language used is often inappropriate or distorted by interference from English.
    1    Incomprehensible.

ORGANIZATION AND PRESENTATION

    4    Well organized and presented in an appropriate format. The order is logical and effective, and sequencing words are used consistently and appropriately. The presentation helps communicate the main idea.
    3    Generally well organized with a few minor problems. The writer uses adequate sequencing words with few mistakes.
    2    Poorly organized. Order is illogical and confusing in places. Incorrect use of sequencing words and the presentation from the main idea.
    1    Inappropriate presentation. The lack of organization distorts or completely obscures the main idea.

ACCURACY

    4    Functions, grammar, and vocabulary are used correctly. Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are generally correct. 0 - 5 errors.
    3    Any mistakes in usage are minor and do not distort or inhibit communication. Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation mistakes are infrequent. 6-8 errors.
    2    Problems in usage significantly distort meaning and inhibit communication in some instances. Frequent mistakes in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation disrupt the flow. 9 - 10 errors.
    1    Problems in usage distort meaning and completely inhibit communication. Mistakes in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation make the item incomprehensible. > 10 errors.

EFFORT

    4    Exceeds the minimum requirements of the assignment and provides evidence of thoughtful input.
    3    Fulfills the minimum requirements of the assignment and provides evidence of thoughtful input.
    2    Fulfills the minimum requirements of the assignment but does not show evidence of thoughtful input.
    1    Does not fulfill the minimum requirements of the assignment.

TOTAL POINTS:     /20

18-20 Excellent
16-17 Good
14-15 Satisfactory
12-13 Unsatisfactory
< 12 A rewrite is required

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