iRubric: Business Writing Assessment rubric

Follows a appropriate format for the specified type of business document; clearly and logically presents information. Each idea is logically connected to the next.

Provides and appropriate amount of detail.It is concise, but includes all necessary information and an effective, precise recommendation.

Follows appropriate format for the specified type of business document; logically presents information.

Provides and appropriate amount of detail; includes some reasons or to back up recommendations.

Uses a format that does not fit the specified type of business document; inconsistently or randomly presents information.

Provides too few or too many details; fails to include reasons or to back up statements or recommendations.

Uses simple, direct words. No jargon or exclusionary words are used. Uses reader-centered language.

Uses both simple and complex or technical words. Some jargon or exclusionary words are present, but the use does not distort the purpose. Uses mostly reader-centered language.

Uses complex or technical words. Jargon and exclusionary words are present. Uses writer- or text-centered language.

Paragraph length varies, never exceeding seven lines long. Sentence structure varies. There is no language redundancy.

Paragraph length somewhat varies. Sentence structure somewhat varies. There is some language redundancy.

Paragraph length may be consistent or only one long paragraph may be present. Little variation in sentence structure, mainly using simple sentences. Wording is very redundant.