Core Area A1 Learning Outcomes Assessment
ENGL 1101 Assessment Rubric
SCORE
4 = Exemplary
(Exceeds Expectations)
3 = Proficient
(Meets Expectations)
2 = Developing
(Does Not Meet
Expectations)
1 = Unsatisfactory
(Failing)
Grade Level
Grade Level A
(100-90)
Grade Level B/C
(89-70)
Grade Level D
(69-60)
Grade Level F
(59- Below)
Learning Outcomes
I: Adapt written communication to specific
purposes and audiences.
Criteria
Exhibits nearly error
free grammar and
spelling with no major
sentence level errors
evident
Criteria
Exhibits sufficient
control of standard
written English so that
grammatical and
spelling errors are
only occasional and
not evidence of
patterned errors
Criteria
Exhibits significant
patterns of major
grammatical errors
throughout, along
with extensive
spelling error
patterns
Criteria
Exhibits insufficient
control of standard written
English, resulting in
substantial errors that
cause confusion or
incoherence in the
development of ideas
Exhibits persuasive
logical development and
organization throughout;
ideas are consistently
synthesized and
arranged
Exhibits an
understanding of
logical development
and organization but
lacks consistent
synthesis and
arrangement of ideas
Exhibits limited
understanding and
execution of logical
development and
organization;
marginal synthesis
and arrangement of
ideas.
Exhibits no substantial
evidence of logical
development or
organization; no coherent
synthesis and arrangement
of ideas
Produces an
argumentative thesis that
demonstrates
independent critical
thinking
Produces a thesis but
one that does not
consistently reflect
independent critical
thinking
Produces
descriptive writing
in support of a
specific topic, but
does not develop an
argumentative
thesis
Fails to articulate or
develop a thesis and fails
to write consistently and
descriptively in support of
a specific topic
Target: Writing in Standard Edited English
II. Synthesize and logically arrange written
presentations.
Target: Writing well organized, logically
arranged paragraphs
III. Recognize and identify appropriate topics for
presentation in writing.
Target: Writing with a thesis