Writing Rubrics
The following pages reproduce various writing rubrics
that can apply to varying writing assignments in
different disciplines. These rubrics can be adapted as
you wish. For additional assistance, contact
thomas.butler@pvmail.maricopa.edu
PVCC 2004 Summer Assessment Institute Writing Rubrics
Writing Assessment for an essay or paragraph
(Student can evaluate self first with this format)
Writer: _____________________________ date:__________
2 = Meets standards for competence
1= Needs improvement
0 = Does not meet minimum standards
Student/Instructor
_____/_____ Thesis: Main idea is clearly presented.
_____/_____ Supporting Details: Main idea is fully developed with appropriate support
(facts, examples, analysis, etc).
_____/_____ Focus: Paper contains a single focus/major point of discussion and does not
wander or give unnecessary or extraneous details.
_____ /______ Coherence: Logical progression of ideas using transitions and key words.
_____ /______ Mechanics: Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization,
word choice, and sentence structure.
_____ /______ Style: Awareness of audience, appropriate language, originality of ideas.
Comments:
PVCC 2004 Summer Assessment Institute Writing Rubrics
Writing Assessment for a research paper
Writer: _______________________________
Total Points Possible: _____
2 = Meets standards for competence
1= Needs improvement
0 = Does not meet minimum standards
_____ Thesis: Presents main idea of the paper.
_____ Supporting Details: Fully develops main idea with appropriate support (facts,
examples, analysis, etc).
_____ Unity: Paper contains a single focus/major point of discussion and does not wander or
give extraneous details.
_____ Coherence: Logical progression using transitions and key words repeated through use of
synonyms, pronouns.
_____ Mechanics: Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, word choice,
and sentence structure.
_____ Style: Awareness of audience, appropriate language, originality of ideas.
_____ Documentation: Correct parenthetical referencing, Works Cited format.
_____ Source material: appropriate choices of sound references.
Comments:
PVCC 2004 Summer Assessment Institute Writing Rubrics