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Writing Assignment 
Rubric Code: F95WW8
By MBAgato
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Poor

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Mechanics

punctuat, spelling, grammar, capitali-
zation.
Poor

Multiple and distracting major
errors in punctuat.,
grammar, capitaliza-
tion, spelling.
Fair

A few errors in punc-
tuation, grammar,
spelling, or capitaliz.
that are somewhat distracting, but intent and meaning is still
discernible.
Good

A few minor errors in
punctuation, grammar
or capitalization, but
don't detract from the overall meaning
& effectiveness of
paragraphs and paper
as a whole.
Excellent

No errors in punctu-
ation, spelling, gram-
mar or capitalization
Content

knowledge communicated by writing, details
Poor

Topic is under-developed w/insuffic-
ient details and examples. Information is incomplete for length of paper. Fails to engage the reader.
Fair

Topic is somewhat under-developed with somewhat
insufficient details and
examples. Informa-
tion is somewhat in-
complete for length
of paper. Under-engages the reader.
Good

Topic is fairly well
developed with
somewhat sufficient
details and examples.
Information is somewhat complete for length of paper. Somewhat engages the reader.
Excellent

Topic is well-developed with suffi-
cient details and ex-
amples. Complete in-
formation re topic for
length of paper. Engages the reader.
Organization

overall & sentence structure,paragraph-ing & transitions.
Poor

No discernible organization. Transitions are not present.
Fair

Organization is clear, but sentences lack variety. Some transitions are present, while others are inappropriate or missing.
Good

Logical progression of details. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Excellent

Logical progression of details with a clear structure that enhances the paragraph and provides a vivid description of the topic with appropriate and effective transitions.
Style

voice, tone, syntax, vocabulary
Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments or run-on sentences. The tone & purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Word choice is inadequate.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is not consistent. Word choice adequate.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. Tone is inconsistent; word choice is appropriate.
Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful, coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive w/varied structure. Consistent & appropriate tone & word choice is used throughout.



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