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Final Letter Rubric 
10 Page Research Paper
Final Letter Submission for Senior Spring Research Project
Rubric Code: YXA68BB
By kmburleson
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Graduate, Post Graduate

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  No

0 pts

Somewhat

1 pts

Yes

2 pts

Exceptional

3 pts

Content & Organization
50 %
1

Letter addresses a significant sustainable issue in transportation for 2030
No

Signifcant elements of the assignment are missing
Somewhat

Writer may not have understood the assignment and is missing elements
Yes

Writer understands the assignment and generally covers all required elements
Exceptional

Writer meets all elements of the assignment
2

The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.
No

The content is not from credible sources or is not persuasive.
Somewhat

The content leads the reader to some opinion, but he may need more material to be convinced.
Yes

The content covers a good deal of material quite accurately and persuasively. It covers material well.
Exceptional

The content is exceptionally comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. It sparks new ideas.
3

Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.
No

The letter is lacking organization of ideas.
Somewhat

The letter follows a rudimentary organizational pattern.
Yes

The letter is clearly organized with a thesis, topic sentences, developed paragraphs, and a strong conclusion.
Exceptional

The letter is exceptionally organized. Additionally, the organization lends itself well to the argument. An opposing view is explained, considered, and rebutted.
4

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
No

The introduction is very limited or missing.
Somewhat

The introduction is present. The thesis is included.
Yes

The introduction follows the requirements.
Exceptional

The introduction follows the requirements in a creative or particularly well-crafted manner.
Grammar & Style
30 %
1

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
No

The tone is not academic.
Somewhat

The tone is somewhat informal.
Yes

The tone is primarily academic, but there may be an occassional lapse.
Exceptional

The tone is consistently academic. No second person pronouns are used. No rhetorical questions are used.
2

Sentences are well-constructed with consistently strong, varied sentences.
No

Sentence structure errors are present.
Somewhat

Sentences may not be strong or may not be add to the ideas being presented.
Yes

Sentences are error free and each sentence adds to the overall idea/argument of the paper.
Exceptional

Sentences are error free and powerfully written. The variety of sentence patterns lends to the argument being made.
Mechanics & Format
20 %
1

The paper follows consistent formatting for a business letter .
No

A formatting style is not recognizable.
Somewhat

The format follows the rules at least to the point that the letter looks as though it is formatted correctly.
Yes

The format is consistent and has minimal errors.
Exceptional

The format is consistent and error free.
3

The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font and size, and white space.
No

The paper disregards formatting rules.
Somewhat

The paper generally follows some kind of format, but is not consistently in one format.
Yes

The paper is consistent in formatting.
Exceptional

The paper is consistent in formatting and makes good use of formatting tools within the style.
4

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. Spelling is correct.
No

Errors in this area of assessment lead to confusion of ideas.
Somewhat

An occasional error in this area may cause the reader to a moment of confusion.
Yes

There are very few errors in this area. Any mistakes are usually typos.
Exceptional

The paper follows the major conventions of grammar and punctuation leading to a clear and understandable expression of ideas.
5

Spelling is correct.
No

Errors are distracting.
Somewhat

Errors are somewhat distracting and suggest more careful proofreading is needed.
Yes

An occasional error of a difficult-to-spell word may be present.
Exceptional

Virtually error free.






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