Rubric

Keep in mind that 12 students have already been assessed using this rubric. Changing it will affect their evaluations.
Response Paper (1) (1)
Response Paper (1) (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
Mechanics of Writing
Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, and Capitalization.
threshold: pts
25 pts Exemplary There are no apparent mechanical errors.
20 pts Good Few mechanical errors present minor impediment to reading.
15 pts Needs Improvement Several mechanical errors which impede reading.
10 pts Below Standard Many mechanical errors which contribute to a major impediment to reading.
0 pts No Marks
pts
25 pts
--
Structure
Organization and Transitional Flow of Ideas.
threshold: pts
25 pts Full Marks Entire paper is well organized. All topics flow and transition easily.
20 pts Good Most of paper well organized well. Most ideas flow and transition easily.
15 pts Need Improvement Some ideas are disorganized. Overall flow is uneven and transitions are difficult to follow.
10 pts Below Standard Most of paper is disorganized. Very difficult to follow ideas. Transitions are incomplete.
0 pts No Marks
pts
25 pts
--
Content
Evidence to support topics. Topics are synthesized. Purpose of paper is evident.
threshold: pts
25 pts Exemplary Abundant evidence to support all topics. All topics synthesized. Detailed depth of analysis. Purpose of paper crystal clear.
20 pts Good Some evidence to support topics. Some topics are synthesized allowing some ideas to flow. Acceptable depth of analysis. Clear purpose to paper.
15 pts Needs Improvement Little evidence to support ideas. Shallow depth to analysis. Few ideas are synthesized. Ideas do not flow easily. Overall purpose of paper is unclear.
10 pts Below Standard Lack of evidence supporting ideas. Little synthesis of ideas. Purpose of paper is vague.
0 pts No Marks
pts
25 pts
--
Originality, Creativity, and Style
Author uses structure to bring ideas together with Creativity , Originality, and Style. Sophisticated use of vocabulary. Distinct originality of overall composition.
threshold: pts
25 pts Exemplary Creative use of grammatical structure brings ideas together. A clearly unique individual style of overall composition. A sophisticated and original use of vocabulary. Entire composition is clearly a unique and creative piece.
20 pts Good Structure brings ideas together. An emerging style and uniqueness. Vocabulary demonstrates a degree of sophistication and originality.
20 pts Needs Improvement Some ideas flow together. The beginning of an individualistic style. Vocabulary usage is emergent.
10 pts Below Standard Few signs of originality. Few indicators of an emerging style. . Vocabulary needs further development.
0 pts No Marks
pts
25 pts
--