Got Rubrics?
What is a “Good” Rubric?
aka Scoring Guide
Types of Scoring Guides
• Checklists
• Rating Scales
• Likert-type Rating Scales
• Holistic Rubrics
• Analytic Rubrics
Checklist (U of Pittsburg)
Strengths: Argument and Presentation
Clear thesis.
Paper is logical and convincing, i.e., solid reasoning
throughout.
Good introduction, i.e., Interesting and anticipates
argument.
Good conclusion, i.e., effectively summarizes
argument.
Well organized.
Plentiful and well-chosen evidence supports thesis.
Good grasp of key issues.
Addresses all aspects of the question.
Rating Scale
Argument and Presentation
Clear thesis
Paper is logical and convincing,
i.e., solid reasoning throughout
Good introduction, i.e.,
Interesting and anticipates
argument.
Strongly Agree
agree
Disa Stron
gree gly
disagr
ee
Likert-type Rating Scale (J. Bean, Engaging Ideas)
Does your essay have a thesis statement at the end of the first
paragraph that answers the assigned questions?
No thesis or unclear thesis
Clear thesis
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Is your thesis supported with strong argumentation and use of
significant details taken from the story?
Weak argument/lack of details Strong argument/good details
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Characteristics of “Good” Rubrics
• Aligned with major, complex
assignments
• Makes clear what is valued in the
performance or product
• Contains predetermined, measurable
criteria
• Provides information about the degrees
or levels of achievement
• They are normed
Holistic Rubrics (Irene Clark)
• A)Papers: Represent a superior, well-polished, level of
writing that satisfied all assignment requirements.
• Thesis is thoughtful, considerably clear, and skillfully
supported.
• Sentences are free of grammatical errors, careless
mistakes, and exhibit noticeable variety.
• (B)Papers: Represent a commendable level of writing
that satisfies all assignment requirements.
• Thesis is thoughtful, clear, and well supported.
• Sentences are free of major grammatical errors,
careless mistakes, and exhibit sufficient variety.
Analytic Rubric
(Common Core State Standards Writing Rubric, grades 11-12)
Argument
5 Exceptional
4 Skilled
3 Proficient
2 Developing
1 Inadequate
Claim: The text
The text introduces a
compelling claim that is
arguable and takes a
purposeful position on an
issue.
The text introduces a
precise claim that is clearly
arguable and takes an
identifiable position on an
issue.
The text introduces a claim
that is arguable and takes a
position.
The text contains an unclear
or emerging claim that
suggests a vague position.
The text contains an
unidentifiable claim or
vague position.
Informative
5 Exceptional
4 Skilled
3 Proficient
2 Developing
1 Inadequate
Narrative
5 Exceptional
4 Skilled
3 Proficient
2 Developing
1 Inadequate
introduces a clear, arguable claim
that can be supported by reasons
and evidence
Development:
Audience:
Cohesion:
Style and
Conventions: