Business Writing – Spring 2021
Document Rubric
Prof. Mildred Antenor
A rubric is a tool used for rating student performance. The following guidelines
will be used to evaluate the documents that are produced in Business Writing.
1. Misspelled words or using words out of context – Minus 10 points.
2. Using passive phrases such as: I feel, I think, I believe, in my opinion. –
Minus 5 points.
3. Failure to use subject/verb agreement. – Minus 5 points.
4. Failure to use proper block or semi-block letter format. – Minus 10 points.
5. Wordiness. (Using 2/3 words to do the work of one.) – Minus 5 points.
6. Using the same word repeatedly throughout the document or failure to use
synonyms to add variety to the resume / or letter. – Minus 5 points.
7. Failure to use transitions between paragraphs and sentences within the
letter, thereby creating uneven and choppy text. – Minus 5 points.
8. Failure to sign letters. - Minus 10 points.
9. Failure to use the formulas that are discussed in Business Writing
appropriate for a cover letter or thank you letter. – Minus 10 points.
10. Using vague words that are not specific to the subject being discussed. –
Minus 5 points.
11. Failure to showcase skills in the documents. – Minus 10 points.
12. Failure to address a specific person, title, company name and address
in the letters. – Minus 10 points.
13. Failure to showcase within the documents research that was done on the
company. – Minus 10 points.
All Drafts Are Final
There are no makeup’s.