Grading Rubric For Written Assignments

Grading Rubric for Written Assignments Criteria Inadequate=D

(Below Standard) Adequate=C (Meets Standard)

Above Average= B (Exceeds Standard)

Exemplary= A (Far Exceeds Standard)

Organization Writing lacks logical

organization. It shows

some coherence, but ideas

lack unity. Serious error

Writing is coherent

and logically

organized. Some

points remain

misplaced and stray

from the topic.

Transitions evident but

not used throughout

the essay

Writing is coherent and logically

organized with transitions used

between ideas and paragraphs to

create coherence. Overall unity of

ideas is present

Writing shows high degree

of attention to logic and

reasoning of points. Unity

clearly leads the reader to

the conclusion and stirs

thought regarding

the topic

Level of Content Shows some thinking and

reasoning but most ideas

are underdeveloped and

unoriginal.

Content indicates

thinking and reasoning

applied with original

thought on a few ideas

Content indicates original

thinking and develops ideas with

sufficient and firm

evidence.

Content indicates synthesis

of ideas, in-depth analysis,

and evidence original

thought and support for the

top

Development Main points lack detailed

development. Ideas are

vague with little evidence

of critical thinking

Main points are

present with limited

detail and

development. Some

critical thinking is

present

Main points well developed

with quality supporting

details and quantity. Critical

thinking is weaved into point

Main points well

developed with high

quality and quantity

support. Reveals

high degree of critical

thinking.

Grammar &

Mechanics

Spelling, punctuation, and

grammatical errors create

distraction, making

reading

difficult; fragments,

comma splices, run-ons

evident. Errors are

frequent.

Most spelling,

punctuation,

and grammar correct

allowing

reader to progress

though essay. Some

errors remain

Essay has few spellings,

punctuation, and grammatical errors

allowing reader to follow ideas

clearly. Very few fragments or run-

ons

Essay is free of distracting

spelling, punctuation, and

grammatical errors. absent

of fragments, comma

splices, and run-ons.

Style Mostly in elementary form

with little or no variety in

sentence structure, diction,

rhetorical devices or

Approaches college

level usage of some

variety in sentence

patterns, diction, and

Attains college level style; tone is

appropriate and rhetorical devices

used to enhance content; sentence

variety used effectively.

Shows outstanding style

going beyond usual college

level, rhetorical devices

Grading Rubric For Written Assignments

emphasis

rhetorical devices

and tone used effectively,

creative use of sentence

structure and coordination

Format Fails to follow format and

assignment requirements.

incorrect margins, spacing

and indentation; neatness

of essay needs attention

Meets format and

assignment

requirements;

generally correct

margins, spacing, and

indentations: essay is

neat but may have

some assembly errors.

Meets format and assignment

requirements; margins, spacing, and

indentations are correct; essay is

neat and correctly assembled

Meets all formal and

assignment requirements

and evidence attention to

detail; all margins, spacing

and indentations are

correct; essay is neat and

correctly assembled with

professional look