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Cover Letter 
Rubric Code: WBX3XX
By kdarrnr
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Effective, competent, complete

4 pts

Good but needs some editing

3 pts

Developing but needs improvement

2 pts

Beginning level

1 pts

Format and Header

Effective, competent, complete

Full page but not overcrowded. No
grammar or spelling errors. Use
same header that is on the resume.
In the header, the name is the largest
and professional e-mail is listed. The
letter is dated and addressed to a
specific person.
Good but needs some editing

Good length but could format to fit
the page better with header or margin
space. Fronts too big or small.
Spelling or grammar errors.
Paragraphs are not as developed.
Inconsistent spacing or indents of
paragraphs. Did not list enclosures.
Forgot to sign letter. Varied sentence
structure needed.
Developing but needs improvement

The header does not match the
header on the resume. Font and
spacing are not appealing or easily
scanned. The basic info is there but
paragraphs are not well organized
and transitions between paragraphs
do not flow well or are completely
lacking. Grammar/spelling errors.
Beginning level

The header is not included/
inappropriate contact info.
Letter/paragraphs are too short
or long. The font is too big or
small and may be hard to read.
There are many grammar and
spelling errors. Poorly
organized. Improper greeting
and closing.
Intro Paragraph

Effective, competent, complete

Introduces yourself to the employer.
States the position you are applying
for and your qualifications.
References your enclosed resume
and makes a general statement that
you are qualified. Appropriate
length. Expresses passion,
excitement, and motivation.
Good but needs some editing

Specific position that applying for is
not clear or complete. Paragraph is
choppy, does not flow well. Flow
between your general statement of
interests/ experiences with the
position applying for is not smooth.
Paragraph may be too short or too
long.
Developing but needs improvement

Does not include specific position
applying for. Does not adequately
convey interest in position or uses
inappropriate adjectives to describe
interest. Paragraph is choppy, does
not flow well.
Beginning level

Information is unclear or
missing. You do not list the
position you are applying for.
Your education, interest or
qualifications/experience for
the position is weak or not
mentioned.
Body of Letter

Effective, competent, complete

States how you want to help
employer meet
their
goals. Shows
that you are a team player. Example
of how you are efficient and
effective. Support skill claims with
examples/stories of experience. Link
how experience prepares for specific
aspects of the job.
Good but needs some editing

Reference experiences on resume but
fail to link how the experiences
prepare you for the job. Descriptions
are not detailed enough to fully
understand what was done or how it
is applicable. Talk about self to much
do not include goals or contributions
to company.
Developing but needs improvement

Focus on irrelevant experiences.
Does not directly talk about
experiences and preparation. May
list skills in generalities with no
support or examples. Not clear why
applying for job or if qualified.
Beginning level

Lacks content. Repeats resume
without expanding or linking to
specific application. Describes
in generalities without any
examples or support. Not clear
why applying for job or if
qualified.
Closure

Effective, competent, complete

Solid closure. Reiterate excitement
and make a general reminder
statement of qualifications and fit.
Project into the future success in
being hired or talking at an
interview.
Good but needs some editing

Overly repetitive of skills or
experiences- wrap up continues with
specifics as opposed to a general
reminder and summary. Includes
following up but did not project
success.
Developing but needs improvement

Did not include either a general
summary interest or qualifications.
The projection into the future is not
there or comes across more like a
demand of being hired.
Beginning level

No closure. The letter feels like
abruptly ends. No link to future
contact or follow-up.




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