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Writing Assignments Rubric

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Rubric Code: TAA367

By tepeese

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Subject: English

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: (none)

Criterion
	Poor 25 pts	Weak 45 pts	Fair 75 pts	Good 100 pts
Content & Development 50 pts	Poor - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. -Shows very little or no research done	Weak - A little content may be missing - Some points are not clear or well developed - Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Fair - Content is not completely comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Research addresses course conceptst but is not thorough - Content is mostly consistent 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. -Most ideas are put forward in random order or irrelevant to the topic.	Weak - Structure of the paragraph is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement -Many ideas have not been placed correctly or are irrelevant to the topic.	Fair - Structure of the paragraph is quite easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. -Most ideas are pertinent and follow a logical order and some connectors are used to facilitate transitions.	Good - Structure of the paragraph is clear and easy to follow. - All ideas are pertinent and placed in logical order; a variety of connectors is used to ensure transitions.
Format 10 pts	Poor - Paper lacks many elements of correct formattting. - Paragrpah is inadequate/excessive in length.	Weak - - Paper lacks some elements of correct formattting. - Paper is over/ under word 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 over ten grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.	Weak -Paper contains between nine and six grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.	Fair - Paper contains between four and six 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 usually followed; spelling is generally correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.

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