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Resume and Cover Letter Rubric 
Resume and Cover Letter Rubric
This rubric is designed to assess the quality of a high school student's resume.
Rubric Code: EXA9478
By skoalle
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  excellent

band 5

(band 4 between 5 and 3)

(N/A)

very good

band 3

(band 2 between 3 and 1)

(N/A)

satisfactory

band 1

(N/A)

needs improvement

band 0

(N/A)

Cover Letter
  Excellent

5 pts

Very Good

3 pts

Satisfactory

1 pts

Needs Improvement

0 pts

Tone and Content

Excellent

Letter is enthusiastic and encourages the reader want to learn more about the applicant. <BR>
<BR>
All information from bullet points used imaginatively
Very Good

Letter is enthusiastic but does not encourage the reader to learn more<BR>
OR<BR>

Most information from bullet points used to some effect
Satisfactory

Letter is friendly but a little boring



Some information from bullet points used
Needs Improvement

Letter is uninteresting and/or unfriendly



No information from bullet points used
Writing Mechanics

Excellent

Follows all guidelines for spelling, grammar, usage, mechanics, etc.
Sentences are strong and have a varied structure.

No spelling, grammar or usage errors
Very Good

Follows most guidelines but some
sentences are unclear, uneven, or contain errors.


1-2 spelling, grammar or usage errors
Satisfactory

Follows some guidelines but some
sentences contain multiple errors and are difficult to understand

3-4 spelling, grammar or usage errors
Needs Improvement

Difficulty following guidelines; most sentences contain numerous errors and cannot be understood.



5-6 spelling, grammar or usage errors
Format

Excellent

Letter follows all standard formatting for a formal letter.

Each major section includes all required information (address, date, salutation, body, closing signature).
Very Good

Each major section includes most required information (address, date, salutation, body, closing signature).
Satisfactory

Format is confusing. Major sections are missing some information (address, date, salutation, body, closing signature).
Needs Improvement

Format is hard to distinguish. Major sections are missing most information (address, date, salutation, body, closing signature).
Function

Excellent

Audience and purpose of the cover letter are strong and clear.
Very Good

Audience and purpose are present but could be clearer and stronger.
Satisfactory

Audience and purpose are less clear, and weak parts remain.
Needs Improvement

Audience and purpose are not clear.
Effectiveness

Excellent

Letter shows a very professional appearance, tone, and style.
Very Good

Letter shows an appropriate appearance, tone, and style.
Some inconsistencies remain.
Satisfactory

Letter shows a less professional appearance, tone, and style. Several weaknesses need attention or revision.
Needs Improvement

Letter snoes not have a professional appearance, tone, or style. Much revision is needed.



Keywords:
  • LJ5 University application


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