iRubric: 106 final paper rubric

Does not respond to the assignment,
lacks a thesis or central idea, and
may neglect to use sources where
necessary

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts.

A solid paper, responding
appropriately to assignment. Clearly
states a thesis/central idea, but may
have minor lapses in development.
Begins to acknowledge the
complexity of central ideas.
Shows careful reading of sources,
but may not evaluate them critically.
Attempts to define terms when necessary, not always
successfully.

Excels in responding to assignment.
Interesting, demonstrates
sophistication of thought. Central
idea/thesis is clearly communicated & is an idea that is
worth developing; the issue addressed is limited enough to
be manageable. Paper recognizes
the complexity of its thesis: may
acknowledge its contradictions,
qualifications, or limits and follow
out their logical implications.
Understands and critically evaluates
its sources, appropriately limits and&l

No appreciable organization; lacks
transitions and coherence.

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraph is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.

- Structure of the paragraph is not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.

Shows a logical progression of ideas
and uses fairly sophisticated
transitional devices; e.g., may move
from least to more important idea.
Some logical links may be faulty,
but each paragraph clearly relates to
paper's central idea.

Uses a logical structure appropriate
to paper's subject, purpose, audience,
thesis, and disciplinary field.
Sophisticated transitional sentences
often develop one idea from the
previous one or identify their logical
relations. It guides the reader
through the chain of reasoning or
progression of ideas.

Paper contains many awkward sentences, misuses words, employs
inappropriate language. Employs technical linguistic terms inaccurately. Contains so many mechanical errors that it is difficult for the reader to follow
the thinking.

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language uses linguistic terminology inaccurately or uses an inappropriate conversational tone.

Paper contains several grammatical, punctuation and spelling
errors, which may temporarily confuse the reader but not impede
the overall understanding.

Language lacks clarity or includes inaccurately used linguistic terms. Might use an inappropriate conversational tone.

- for the most part, rules of prescriptive grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
-Uses linguistic terminology accurately.

Chooses words for their precise meaning and uses an appropriate
level of specificity. Uses linguistic terminology accurately. Sentence style fits paper's audience and purpose. Sentences are varied, yet clearly
structured and carefully focused, not long and rambling. Almost entirely free of spelling,
punctuation, and grammatical errors.