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Written Communication VALUE Rubric

Written communication involves learning to work in many genres and styles. It can involve working with many different writing technologies, and mixing texts, data, and images. Written communication abilities develop through iterative experiences across the curriculum. This writing rubric is designed for use in a wide variety of educational institutions. The central question guiding the rubric is . Courtesy of AAC&U: http://aacu.org/value/index.cfm

Rubric Code: RXXX586

By kwhite78261

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Subject: (General)

Type: (Other)

Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

Written Communication VALUE Rubric
	Benchmark 1 pts	Milestone 2 pts	Milestone 3 pts	Capstone 4 pts
Context of and Purpose for Writing Includes considerations of audience, purpose, and the circumstances surrounding the writing task(s).	Benchmark Demonstrates minimal attention to context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., expectation of instructor or self as audience).	Milestone Demonstrates awareness of context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., begins to show awareness of audience's perceptions and assumptions).	Milestone 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).	Capstone Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive to the assigned task(s) and focuses all elements of the work.
Content Development	Benchmark Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work.	Milestone Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work.	Milestone Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline and shape the whole work.	Capstone Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer's understanding, and shaping the whole work.
Genre and Disciplinary Conventions Formal and informal rules inherent in the expectations for writing in particular forms and/or academic fields (please see glossary).	Benchmark Attempts to use a consistent system for basic organization and presentation.	Milestone Follows expectations appropriate to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s) for basic organization, content, and presentation	Milestone Demonstrates consistent use of important conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s), including organization, content, presentation, and stylistic choices	Capstone 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
Control of Syntax and Mechanics	Benchmark Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage.	Milestone Uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors.	Milestone Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers. The language in the portfolio has few errors.	Capstone Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error-free.
Sources and Evidence	Benchmark Demonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas in the writing.	Milestone Demonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing.	Milestone Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.	Capstone Demonstrates skillful use of high-quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing

Keywords:

Written communication, Evidence, Sources, Genre conventions, Context, Content development

Subjects:

(General)

Types:

(Other)

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