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General Writing Assignment Rubric

Writing assignment rubric for application to various non-research writing projects/assignments

Rubric Code: CXW4XBC

By cgmartin

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Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Criterion
	Exceeds expectations 5 pts	Meets expectations 4 pts	Approaches expectations 3 pts	Does not meet expectations 2 pts
Content & Development	Exceeds expectations - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - All questions answered.	Meets expectations - Content is accurate and persuasive. - Major points are stated. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear. - Most questions answered.	Approaches expectations - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment. - Some questions answered.	Does not meet expectations - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.> - Few questions answered.
Format	Exceeds expectations - Paper follows guidelines as specified in the instructions.	Meets expectations - Paper follows most guidelines as specified in the instructions.	Approaches expectations - Paper follows some guidelines as specified in the instructions.	Does not meet expectations - Paper does not follow guidelines as specified in the instructions.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling	Exceeds expectations - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. - Spelling is correct.	Meets expectations - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors that do not detract from the readability of the work. - 1-2 spelling errors.	Approaches expectations - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation. - 3-5 spelling errors.	Does not meet expectations - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, - More than 5 spelling errors.
Organization & Structure	Exceeds expectations -Structure is clear and easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. - Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.	Meets expectations - Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.<BR> - Paragraph transitions are present. - Conclusion is logical.	Approaches expectations - Structure is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement.<BR> - Conclusion lacks development.	Does not meet expectations - Organization and structure detract from the message. - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. - Conclusion is missing.
Theoretical Explanation	Exceeds expectations - Clear and concise explanation of central theoretical concepts offered. - Thorough comparison of theories presented.	Meets expectations - Adequate explanation of central theoretical concepts offered. - Adequate comparison of theories presented.	Approaches expectations - Limited explanation of central theoretical concepts offered. - Limited comparison of theories presented.	Does not meet expectations - No explanation of central theoretical concepts offered. - No comparison of theories presented.

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