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Written Communication VALUE Rubric 
The central question is: "How well does writing respond to the needs of audience(s) for the work?"
Rubric Code: HX995X3
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Subject: English  
Type: Reflection  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Written Communication VALUE Rubric
  Outstanding

2 pts

Advanced

1.5 pts

Benchmark

1 pts

Developing

0.5 pts

Context of and Purpose for Writing
2 pts

Includes considerations of audience, purpose, and the circumstances surrounding the writing task(s).

Outstanding

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive to the assigned task(s) and focuses all elements of the work.
Advanced

Demonstrates adequate consideration of context, audience, and purpose and a clear focus on the assigned task(s) (e.g., the task aligns with audience, purpose, and context).
Benchmark

Demonstrates awareness of context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., begins to show awareness of audience's perceptions and assumptions).
Developing

Demonstrates minimal attention to context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., expectation of instructor or self as audience).
Content Development
2 pts

Outstanding

Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer's understanding, and shaping the whole work.
Advanced

Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline and shape the whole work.
Benchmark

Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work.
Developing

Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work.
Genre and Disciplinary Conventions
2 pts

Formal and informal rules inherent in the expectations for writing in particular forms and/or academic fields (please see glossary).

Outstanding

Demonstrates detailed attention to and successful execution of a wide range of conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task (s) including organization, content, presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices
Advanced

Demonstrates consistent use of important conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s), including organization, content, presentation, and stylistic choices
Benchmark

Follows expectations appropriate to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s) for basic organization, content, and presentation
Developing

Attempts to use a consistent system for basic organization and presentation.
Sources and Evidence
2 pts

Outstanding

Demonstrates skillful use of high-quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing
Advanced

Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.
Benchmark

Demonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing.
Developing

Demonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas in the writing.
Control of Syntax and Mechanics
2 pts

Outstanding

Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error-free.
Advanced

Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers. The language in the portfolio has few errors.
Benchmark

Uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors.
Developing

Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage.



Keywords:
  • Written communication, Evidence, Sources, Genre conventions, Context, Content development







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