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Writing Assignments Rubric

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Rubric Code: RX576A9

By chelle55

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Subject: English

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Criterion
	Poor 80 pts	Fair 90 pts	Good 100 pts
Content & Development 25 pts	Poor - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.	Fair - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Good - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization & Structure 20 pts	Poor - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraph is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	Fair - Structure of the paragraph is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement.	Good - Structure of the paragraph is clear and easy to follow.
Format 10 pts	Poor - Paper lacks many elements of correct formattting. - Paragrpah is inadequate/excessive in length.	Fair - Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper is over/ under word length.	Good - Paper follows designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 20 pts	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.
Critical Thinking 10 pts	Poor Below Expectations - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding. Lacks the components described in the instructions.	Fair Clearly explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.	Good Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.
Quality of Research 15 pts	Poor Source reliability questionable. Some sources not cited. Omitted information interferes with ability of reader to find the source. --Little information relevant to thesis. --Insufficient information provided to support thesis. --Minimal research.	Fair Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source. --Some information relevant to thesis. --Information provided to support some elements of thesis. --Surface research.	Good All information relevant to topic. --Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic. --Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.

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