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Writing Assignments 
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Rubric Code: H9467A
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Subject: Education  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate, Graduate, Post Graduate

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Content & Development
50 pts

50 %

Poor

- Content is incomplete.
- Multiple major points are not clear
Fair

- Content is not comprehensive but somewhat relevant.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Research is inadequate or does not address course resources.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Good

- Content is comprehensive
- Major points are stated clearly with little supporting details.
- Major points lack supporting research from the course texts.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Excellent

- Content is very comprehensive.
- Major points are stated very clearly with supporting details.
-Research is evident, major points include support form course texts.
- Content and the purpose of the writing are very clear and precise.
Organization & Structure
20 pts

20%

Poor

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Introduction and/or conclusion is missing.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Fair

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Introduction is missing or, if provided, does not preview major points.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.
Good

- Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
- Introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
- Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
- Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Excellent

-Structure of the paper is very clear and easy to follow.
-Introduction provides the foundation of the paper
-Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the consistent flow of thought throughout the paper.
- Conclusion is clearly logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Format and Time
10 pts

10%

Poor

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting.

Paper length is inadequate to address the needs of assignment.
Fair

- Paper follows most guidelines.


- Paper is under designated length.

Paper turned in on time.
Good

- Paper follows designated guidelines font size.
-Paper is appropriate length as described for the assignment.

-Paper turned in on time
Excellent

- Paper follows the designated guidelines.

- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.

Paper was turned in on time.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
20 pts

20%

Poor

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Fair

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure. ------There are almost no grammatical or puctuation errors
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Excellent

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and very precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
- There are no grammatical or punctuation errors










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