iRubric: Physics Book Review rubric

Demonstrates a very general or vague understanding of the text and subject; no reference to relevant outside sources (if applicable); Use of quotes, if present, are general and obvious; Little to no attempt at effectively incorporating quotes into sentences

Demonstrates a general understanding of the text and subject; no reference to relevant outside sources (if applicable); Adequate choice of quotes; Attempt to incorporate quotes into sentences; some explanation of quotes

Demonstrates a strong understanding of the text and subject including reference to relevant outside sources (if applicable); Good choice of quotes, which are incorporated into sentences and explained

Demonstrates an excellent, original understanding of the text and subject including apt reference to relevant outside sources (if applicable); Excellent choice of quotes, which are effectively incorporated into sentences and explained

Chosen topics are creative and original Essay displays unique, personal impression of the text; Creative use of critical thinking skills, applying both abstract and concrete terms to their interpretation of the text

Minimal (more than 15) of the following: spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors (i.e., comma usage); sentence structure errors, awkward sentences and/or word choice mistakes.

Minimal (15-10) of the following: spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors (i.e., comma usage); sentence structure errors, awkward sentences and/or word choice mistakes.

Minimal (10-5) of the following: spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors (i.e., comma usage); sentence structure errors, awkward sentences and/or word choice mistakes.

Minimal (5 or less) of the following: spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors (i.e., comma usage); sentence structure errors, awkward sentences and/or word choice mistakes.

Flawless grammar.