iRubric: Goldfield Diary Entry Assessment rubric

The content of the diary entry was not expressed clearly, was disorganised, showing a poor or nonexistent understanding of the research of the chosen group of people.

The content of the diary entry was expressed in a partly clear and organised way, showing a good but somewhat confused understanding of the research of the chosen group of people.

The content of the diary entry was expressed in a mostly clear and organised way, showing a solid understanding of the research of the chosen group of people.

The content of the diary entry was expressed in a clear and organised way, showing a strong understanding of the research of the chosen group of people.

The diary entry was written using the incorrect tense and the language used was inappropriate for the tone of the diary entry. Sentences were unclear, incomplete and unstructured. Paragraphing is either unclear, incomplete or non-existent.

The diary entry was partly written using past and present tense and informal language was used somewhat in the diary entry. Sentences were partly clear, somewhat incomplete and partly constructed. Paragraphing needs some work.

The diary entry was written mostly using past and present tense and informal language was used in most of the diary entry. Sentences were mostly clear, complete and well-structured. Paragraphs were generally well done.

The diary entry was written in past and present tense and informal language was used throughout showing the tone of the writer of the dairy entry. Sentences were clear, complete and well-structured. Paragraphs were used clearly and well constructed.

Writer makes 5 or more errors in spelling.

Writer makes 3-4 errors in spelling.

Writer makes 1-2 errors in spelling.

Writer makes no errors in spelling.