iRubric: Writing Assignment rubric

Paragraph does not introduce topic. Major points are addressed but not well supported or discussed.

Information has little to do with the main topic.

Analyses are not well organized or clear.

Offered no personal analysis.

Author does not provide a coherent or logical argument. Content analysis is vague or not evident

Student demonstrates little or no ability to use research and argues with little understanding of their research t

The reader is introduced to the topic. Content is accurate and mostly complete.

Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.

Personal analysis followed script from the text book or source material.

Author does not clearly provide adequate rationale for the given topic

Student demonstrates a limited ability to use research and identify sources

The reader is introduced to the topic. Major points need to be stated more clearly and be better supported.

Information clearly relates to the main
topic.

It provides some supporting details and/or examples.
Analyses not as clear as they could be.

Provides an adequate rationale for the assignment.

Student demonstrates an adequate ability to use research and identify local sources

The reader is introduced to the topic. Great use of background information. Purpose of the writing is clear

Provides exceptional and thought provoking analysis that directly addresses details and/or examples of the main topic.

Shows a thoughtful, and in-depth analysis of a significant topic

Provides a clear rationale for the central purpose of the assignment.

Student demonstrates an outstanding ability to use research and identify local & sch

Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

Language uses undefined jargon, or conversational tone.

Informal writing

Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.

Language lacks clarity or includes the use of undefined jargon, or conversational tone

Elements of effective communication such as an introduction and conclusion are included.

Semi-formal writing

Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.

Elements of effective communication such as an introduction and conclusion are included.

Semi-formal writing

Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.

Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.

Formal writing

No APA style in-text citations used throughout document.

Reference page contains no scholarly academic resources, only internet webpages or no reference page.

Bibliography missing.

Limited or no APA style in-text citations used throughout document.

References page contains one scholarly academic resource.

Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent.

Bibliography contains l 3 to 4 references and one of the references is a text book. All references are from the Internet, does not include articles or books.

Some APA style in-text citations used in the document.

Reference page contains: one scholarly academic resource and text reference. Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent.

Bibliography included but incomplete. Includes 4 references, half of which are from the internet.

APA style in-text citations used throughout document.

Reference page contains more than required scholarly academic reference and text reference.

Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent.

Bibliography included, no more than 2 internet references, no text book used as reference's.