Department of Chemical Engineering
Auburn University
Written Communication Assessment Rubric
Course No.:
Date:
Team/Student:
Reviewer:
Topic
(Weight)
Organization
&
Style
(2)
Content
&
Knowledge
(3)
Unacceptable
(0)
(1)
(1)
References
(2)
OVERALL
PERFORMANCE
POINTS
REQUIRED
Exceptional
(3)
 Work is hard to
 Information is
 Information is
Purpose of work is not
clearly stated.
Purpose of work is
stated, but does not
assist in following
work.
Purpose of work is
clearly stated assists
the structure of work.
Purpose is clearly
stated and explains the
structure of work.
 No grasp of
 Uncomfortable
 At ease with
 Demonstration of
information is difficult
to follow. No apparent
structure or continuity.
information. Clearly no
knowledge of subject
matter.
follow as there is very
little continuity.
with content.
Only basic concepts
are demonstrated and
interpreted.
format changes
throughout, e.g. font
type, size etc.
format.
Figures and tables are
legible, but not
convincing.
Points
presented in a logical
presented in a logical,
manner, which is easily interesting way, which
followed.
is easy to follow.
content and able to
elaborate and explain
to some degree.
 Work is illegible,  Mostly consistent  Format is
Figures and tables are
sloppy and fail to
provide intended
information.
Spelling
&
Grammar
Acceptable
(2)
 Sequence of
No questions are
answered. No
interpretation made.
Format
&
Aesthetics
Marginal
(1)
generally consistent
including heading
styles and captions.
Figures and tables are
neatly done and
provide intended
information.
full knowledge of the
subject with
explanations and
elaboration.
 Format is
consistent throughout
including heading
styles and captions.
Figures and tables are
presented logically and
reinforce the text.
 Numerous spelling  Several spelling  Minor misspellings  Negligible
and grammatical
errors.
and grammatical
errors.
 No referencing
 Inadequate list of  Minor
references or
references in text.
inadequacies in
references.
 Reference section
Inconsistent or illogical
referencing system.
Consistent referencing
system.
Consistent and logical
referencing system.
 Marginal
 Acceptable
 Exceptional
system used.
 Unacceptable
0–6
7–13
and/or grammatical
errors.
14–20
misspellings and/or
grammatical errors.
complete and
comprehensive.
21–27
TOTAL
Department of Chemical Engineering
Auburn University