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Written Communication 
Written Communication
Rubric Code: WXA649B
By csistrunk
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  4

4 pts

3

3 pts

2

2 pts

1

1 pts

Context of and Purpose for Writing

Includes considerations of audience,
purpose, and the circumstances
surrounding the writing task(s).
4

Demonstrates a thorough understanding
of context, audience, and purpose that is
responsive to the assigned task(s) and
focuses all elements of the work.
3

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).
2

Demonstrates awareness of context,
audience, purpose, and to the assigned
tasks(s) (e.g., begins to show awareness
of audience's perceptions and
assumptions).
1

Demonstrates minimal attention to
context, audience, purpose, and to the
assigned tasks(s) (e.g., expectation of
instructor or self as audience).
Content Development

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4

Uses appropriate, relevant, and
compelling content to illustrate mastery
of the subject, conveying the writer's
understanding, and shaping the whole
work.
3

Uses appropriate, relevant, and
compelling content to explore ideas
within the context of the discipline and
shape the whole work.
2

Uses appropriate and relevant content to
develop and explore ideas through most
of the work.
1

Uses appropriate and relevant content to
develop simple ideas in some parts of the
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).
4

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
3

Demonstrates consistent use of
important conventions particular to a
specific discipline and/or writing task(s),
including organization, content,
presentation, and stylistic choices
2

Follows expectations appropriate to a
specific discipline and/or writing task(s)
for basic organization, content, and
presentation
1

Attempts to use a consistent system for
basic organization and presentation.
Sources and Evidence

4

Demonstrates skillful use of highquality,
credible, relevant sources to
develop ideas that are appropriate for the
discipline and genre of the writing
3

Demonstrates consistent use of credible,
relevant sources to support ideas that are
situated within the discipline and genre
of the writing.
2

Demonstrates an attempt to use credible
and/or relevant sources to support ideas
that are appropriate for the discipline and
genre of the writing
1

Demonstrates an attempt to use sources
to support ideas in the writing.
Control of Syntax and Mechanics

4

Uses graceful language that skillfully
communicates meaning to readers with
clarity and fluency, and is virtually errorfree
3

Uses straightforward language that
generally conveys meaning to readers.
The language in the portfolio has few
errors.
2

Uses language that generally conveys
meaning to readers with clarity, although
writing may include some errors.
1

Uses language that sometimes impedes
meaning because of errors in usage.




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