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Journal Expressions (II)

This rubric is for topic writing into journal for Saudi Arabian Prep Year university students: Communication Skills 004.

Rubric Code: Q7A792

By SheliaAnnPeace

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Journal Expressions
	EXCELLENT 5 pts	GOOD 4 pts	FAIR 3 pts	POOR 2 pts	NO RESPONSE 0 pts
Critical thinking	EXCELLENT Ideas and opinions are always clearly stated. The student writes paragraphs that are on-topic, with supporting details/illustrations/examples.	GOOD Ideas and opinions are usually clearly stated. Student writes one paragraph on each topic, with some supporting details/illustrations/examples.	FAIR When stated, ideas and opinions are rarely clear and not always supported with details/illustra-tions/examples. Student writes three sentences.	POOR The student merely writes one or two sentences. Little or no evidence of clear statement or supporting details.	NO RESPONSE No relevant response to the topic provided.
Insight and reflection	EXCELLENT Information about the topic is accurate and response shows thoughtfulness. Ideas and opinions are well-written, consistently showing a connection with the student's own life.	GOOD Information about the text is accurate. The student shows evidence of some thinking on each topic and responds personally to the "prompts" by writing her own feelings and reactions.	FAIR Information provided about the topic is generally accurate but personal opinion is only occasionally offered. The student rarely expresses her own feelings on the assigned topics.	POOR Information about the topic may be unfocused. No personal responses or opinions makes it dull, predictable, or unoriginal (possibly even copied).	NO RESPONSE No response provided.
Quantity	EXCELLENT Response entries have been made to every topic. All topics have, at least, 2 paragraphs; showing a development of ideas. All assigned work has been completed in detail with supporting illustrations.	GOOD Response entries have been made for 4 of the assigned topics. At least two paragraphs have been written for each.	FAIR There are some gaps in the journal: between 1- and 3 topics covered. Some topics have been ignored, or only one paragraph is submitted.	POOR Fewer than 3 of the assigned topics have been written on. Only one paragraph has been submitted for each topic.	NO RESPONSE No journal.
Organization & Mechanics	EXCELLENT Writing is fluent and lively. Opinions are developed clearly and intelligently. Paragraphs are concise and to the point, in complete sentences and correct grammar.	GOOD Writing is fluent but not lively; grammar is mostly accurate. Opinions are usually developed clearly, and in at least one paragraph, but at times writing lacks clarity and cohesion.	FAIR Writing is generally fluent but not very interesting; word errors make some sentences difficult to follow. Opinions are clear and do not reflect thoughtfulness on the topic.	POOR Writing is difficult to read and rather dull. Word errors and writing style make it hard to read/enjoy. This writing is mechanical, and not engaging.	NO RESPONSE No response.

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Writing, Journals, Essays, Communication Skills, EFL, English

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