iRubric: Professional Report rubric

Uses a logical structure appropriate
to paper's subject and purpose.
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.
Makes appropriate use of headings and subheadings.

- 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.
Makes appropriate use of headings, but may need additional subheadings.

- May list ideas or arrange them
randomly rather than using logical structure. May use
transitions, but they are not in a logical sequence. While each
paragraph may relate to central idea,
logic is not always clear. Paragraphs
have topic sentences but may be
overly general, and arrangement of
sentences within paragraphs may
lack structure.
Does not use headings or subheadings as necessary.

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Conclusions and recommendations are clearly identified and are strongly supported by the evidence presented throughout the report.
The summary concisely reiterates the report's purpose and main points, including the conclusions and recommendations.

Conclusions and recommendations are identified, but are demonstrate some bias not supported by the evidence.
The summary merely repeats the introduction and conclusions, rather than concisely summarizing them.

Conclusions and recommendations are identified, but are not supported by the evidence. They appear to be primarily based on the writer's opinions and are highly biased.
The summary is either missing, too short, or too long.