Rubric for Scoring Writing.
Source: Sally Kuhlenschmidt, Western Kentucky University
CATEGORY Most points
(100-75%)
Clarity Grammar, spelling, and
style make it easy for the
reader to follow. Uses
words correctly and
avoids jargon unless it is
the most precise word.
Accuracy All statements are
accurate relative to the
resource being examined
and/or to the material in
the textbook.
Discrepancies between
sources are indicated.
Precision/ Statements are at the
Logic best level of information
that answers the
question--not too vague
but not "lost in the
details" and missing the
big picture. Statements
are mutually supporting
and follow from one
another. Any
contradictions are
explained.
Relevance/ Achieves the learning
Significance objectives of the task.
Topic is significant to
both the course and in
larger senses (e.g., to
individual, to the region).
Makes a case for that
significance.
Depth/Breadth Response displays a full
understanding of the
complexity of the issue
addressed and multiple
points of view.
Recognizes varied
interpretations and
implications.
No Plagiarism Rephrases in most cases.
Uses only occasional
quotation that is in
quotation marks and is
correctly cited following
APA style.
Zero points
(74-50%) (49-25%) (24-0%)
Occasional (2 or 3 per Problems in grammar, Significant
page) grammar, spelling spelling or style that problems in
or style problems. interfere with the author's grammar, spelling
Tendency to use vague statements. (Multiple or style that make
words or excessive problems in each paragraph). it challenging to
jargon. follow the
author's
statements.
All statements are No more than one minor More than one
accurate relative to the inaccuracy per page. inaccuracy per
resource being examined page.
and/or to the material in
the textbook.
Discrepancies are missed.
Most statements are at Statements are sometimes Fails to provide a
the best level of on target and sometimes off level of
information that answers center. Segments of the information that
the question--not too paper hang together but answers the
vague but not "lost in the other parts are unclear or question--either
details" and missing the contradictory with no good too vague or filled
big picture. Statements resolution. with trivial
are usually mutually details.
supporting and follow Statements are
from one another. Any internally
contradictions are contradictory
explained. without
explanation.
Achieves the learning Achieves learning objectives Fails to achieve
objectives of the task. minimally. Topic choice is the learning
Topic is obviously central only vaguely related to the objectives of the
to the course. assignment. task. The topic is
trivial or
irrelevant to
assignment.
Of the following 2 tasks, Of the following 2 tasks, Response is both
does one well and the does one well and the other narrower than
other partially or does not at all or does both appropriate and
both partially minimally superficial. Fails
a) Recognizing varied a) Recognizing varied points to recognize
points of view of view varied
b) Exploring the topic in b) Exploring the topic in interpretations
depth from one point of depth from one point of view. and implications
view. of topic.
Quotes properly but Plagiarized. Used
excessive use of quotations. more than 3
consecutive words
from a source
without quotation
marks.