iRubric: Analyzing Banking System Options rubric

Well developed introductory.
Paragraph contains detailed
background, a clear recommendation on which banking service would be best for this character’s situation.
Conclusion summarizes the main
topic without repeating previous sentences; writer’s opinions and suggestions are logical and well thought out.

Introductory paragraph contains some background information and states the recommendation, but does not explain using
details.
Conclusion summarizes main topics. Some suggestions are evident.

Introduction does not adequately explain the background of the letter. The
recommendation is stated, but lacks detail.
Conclusion summarizes main topics, but is repetitive. No suggestions and/or opinions are included.

Recommendation is vague or
unclear. Background details are a seemingly random collection of information, unclear, or not related to the topic.
Conclusion does not adequately
summarize the main points. No
suggestions or
opinions are included.

Logical, compelling progression of ideas in letter;clear structure which enhances and showcases the central idea.
Effective, mature, graceful transitions exist throughout the letter.

Overall, the letter is logically
developed. Progression of ideas in the letter makes sense and moves the reader easily through the text.
Strong transitions exist throughout and add to the letter’s coherence

Progression of ideas in letter
is awkward, yet moves the reader through the text without too much confusion. The writer lunges ahead too quickly or spends too much time on details that do not matter. Transitions appear sporadically, but not equally throughout the letter.

Arrangement of letter is unclear
and illogical. The writing lacks a clear sense of direction.There is no identifiable internal structure and readers have trouble following the writer’s
line of thought.