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Written Papers Rubric (40%)
Dimension
Focus
4
Takes a clear position
and supports it with
well-chosen reasons
and/or examples.
3
Takes a position and
provides some support.
There is some
development of the essay.
2
Takes a position but
essay is
underdeveloped.
Organization
Is focused and well
organized and uses
good transitions
between the parts of the
paper.
Is generally organized but
has few transitions among
the sections.
EVIDENCE
Substantiate
the assertion
Examples clearly
support and are relevant
to the position.
Examples moderately
support and are relevant
to the position.
Grammar,
sentence
structure,
punctuation
No real errors in
grammar, spelling, and
punctuation.
Composition easy to
understand.
Very few errors in
grammar, spelling, and
punctuation but they do
not interfere with
understanding.
Quotations
Accurately cited and
integrated
Meets basic citation
requirements
N/A
Is disorganized or
unfocused in much of
the essay. Parts may
be disjointed and lack
transitions. May be
too brief.
Examples are not
clearly or
consistently linked to
the position.
Some errors in
grammar, spelling,
and punctuation and
they interfere with
understanding of the
composition.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Format
1
Attempts to take a
position but position
is unclear OR takes a
position, but provides
minimal or no
support.
Shows little or no
apparent
organization.
Tot
The relationship
between the
examples and the
position is unclear.
Errors in grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation prevent
reader from fully
understanding
composition.
Inaccurately cited or
integrated
Does not meet basic
citation requirements
Total
Multiply grade for this section by “2”
x2
Oral Presentation Rubric (30%)
Dimension
Organization
4
Audience understands
the presentation
because it is presented
in a logical and
interesting way
Shows full knowledge
and answers questions
with explanations and
elaborations
3
Audience can understand
the presentation because it
is presented in a logical
way
Evidence
Substantiates
the assertion
Examples clearly
support and are relevant
to the position.
Examples moderately
support and are relevant
to the position.
Material
evidence
Evidence used explains
and reinforces
assertions.
Presenter uses a clear
voice. Style of
presentation makes it
not only understandable
but enjoyable.
Uses evidence to prove
assertions.
Subject
knowledge
Elocution
Shows ease with
information and answers
questions, but does not
elaborate
Presenter’s voice is clear.
Audience can hear and
understand presentation.
2
Audience struggles to
understand
presentation because
presentation jumps
around
Shows discomfort
with information and
can answer only
rudimentary
questions
Examples are not
clearly or
consistently linked to
the position.
Occasionally uses
evidence that
supports assertions.
Presenter’s voice is
too low to he heard
and style and word
choice makes
presentation difficult
to understand.
1
Audience cannot
follow presentation
because there is no
logical delivery of
information
Shows little grasp of
information and is
not able to answer
questions on
information
The relationship
between the
examples and the
position is unclear.
Uses superfluous or
no evidence.
Tot
Presenter mumbles,
mispronounces most
words, speaks too
quietly to be heard.
Total
Multiply grade for this section by “1.5”
x 1.5
Online Discussion Board Posts (20%)
Dimension
Promptness
and Initiative
Post Delivery
Post
Relevance
Expression
within the
Post
Contribution
to the Group
4
Consistently places and
responds to posts within
24 hours.
Demonstrates selfinitiative.
Consistently uses good
grammar in posts.
3
Responds to posts within
a 24 hour period but may
require prompting to post.
Consistently posts
topics related to
discussion, prompts
others to post, and cites
additional references
related to the topic.
Ideas and opinions
expressed clearly and
concisely with obvious
connections to the
topic.
Incorporates needs of
community and
attempts to motivate
and direct group.
Most posts relate to the
topic and further the
discussion.
Occasionally posts
off topic and posts do
not add significantly
to the discussion.
Ideas and opinions stated
clearly. Most relate to the
topic..
Unclear connection
between ideas
expressed and the
topic.
Does not express
ideas or opinions
clearly. Do not relate
to topic.
Frequently attempts to
direct group. Interacts
freely.
Occasionally makes
meaningful
contributions to
group.
Does not make an
effort to participate in
group. Seems
indifferent.
Total
Few grammatical errors in
posts.
2
Places posts late
and/or responds to
posts late, well after
usefulness to the
discussion.
Errors in grammar in
many posts.
1
Does not place or
respond to posts.
Tot
Utilizes poor spelling
and grammar. Posts
appear hasty.
Posts do not relate to
the discussion. Short
or irrelevant remarks.
Multiply grade for this section by “1”
x1
Peer Evaluation (10%)
Dimension
Research and
Organizes
Information
4
Collects a great deal of
information—all of
which contributes to the
topic.
3
Collects some basic
information—most of
which relates to the topic.
Shares
Information
Relays most
information, all of
which relates to the
topic.
Listens and speaks
when appropriate.
Relays some basic
information, most of
which is related to the
topic.
Listens, but talks too
much.
Values others
Opinions
Fulfills team
Role’s Duties
Cooperates
with
Teammates
Performs all duties of
assigned team roles.
Never argues with
group in a
counterproductive way.
Performs nearly all the
assigned duties.
Rarely argues with group
in a counterproductive
way.
2
Collects or organizes
little information—
only some of which
is relevant to the
topic.
Relays little
information, only
some of which is
related to the topic.
Usually does most of
the talking. Rarely
allows others to
speak.
Performs few of the
assigned duties.
Sometimes argues
with group in a
counter-productive
way.
1
Does not collect or
organize information
that relates to the
topic.
Tot
Does not relay
information to group.
Is always talking.
Never allows other
team members to
speak.
Does not perform
duties of assigned
team role.
Usually argues with
group in a counterproductive way.
Total
Multiply grade for this section by “0.5”
Comments:
x 0.5
Total Score _______/100%
Scoring Translation
Percentage
100%
95%
90%
85%
80%
75%
70%
65%
60%
Below 60%
Points
20
18-19
17
16
15-14
13
12
11
10
9-1