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Assessment Rubric for Belief or Value Paper
Intended Outcome: The student will show they can clearly explain a personal belief or value by telling a story about their life experiences.
5
Excellent
4
Good
3
Satisfactory
2
Needs Improvement
1
Unsatisfactory
The belief or
value is clearly
defined and
thoroughly
explained. The
explanation
shows a deep
understanding
and is rooted in
personal
experience.
The belief or
value is defined
and explained
with some
connection to
personal
experience. A
few details or
aspects may
lack depth.
The belief or value is
mentioned but not
thoroughly explained.
The connection to
personal experience is
present but not fully
developed.
(4-5 points): The belief
or value is vaguely
defined and poorly
explained. The
connection to personal
experience is weak or
unclear.
The belief or value is
not defined or
explained. There is no
connection to personal
experience.
The paper
thoroughly
explores how the
belief or value
was formed,
providing clear
and detailed
personal
experiences and
reflections.
(15) The paper
Use of
Specific/Descriptive uses vivid and
detailed
Examples (15
examples to
points)
illustrate the
belief or value
The paper
explores the
formation of
belief or value
through
personal
experiences,
though some
details may be
less developed.
(12-14) The
paper uses
descriptive
examples, but
some may lack
detail or depth.
The paper mentions
personal experiences
related to the belief or
value, but the
exploration lacks depth
or detail.
The paper provides
minimal or unclear
personal experiences
related to the belief or
value.
The paper does not
explore how the belief
or value was formed.
(9-11) The paper
includes examples that
are not very detailed or
vivid.
(6-8) The paper includes
few or unclear
examples.
(0-5) The paper does not
include descriptive
examples.
Criteria
Explanation of
Belief or Value
(10 points)
Experiential Roots
(10 points)
Score
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Organization and
Flow (10 points)
The paper is
well-organized,
with clear
transitions and a
logical flow.
Each paragraph
connects to the
central belief or
value.
The paper is
organized and
flows well, but
some
transitions or
connections
between
paragraphs
may be weaker.
The paper has a basic
organization, but the
flow and transitions are
uneven.
The paper is poorly
organized, with unclear
transitions and a lack of
logical flow.
The paper lacks
organization and flow.
Writing Mechanics
(5 points)
The paper is free
from
grammatical,
spelling, and
punctuation
errors. The
writing is clear
and concise. (5)
Excellent (5
points): The
paper meets the
minimum length
requirement of
750 words,
follows MLA
formatting, and
adheres to all
assignment
guidelines.
The paper has a
few minor
errors but is
mostly clear
and concise.
(4)
The paper has several
errors that may distract
the reader, but the
meaning is still clear.
(3)
The paper has numerous
errors that make it
difficult to understand.
(2)
The paper has pervasive
errors that severely
hinder comprehension.
(0-1)
Good (4
points): The
paper meets
most
assignment
guidelines but
may fall
slightly short in
one area.
Satisfactory (3 points):
The paper meets the
basic assignment
guidelines but lacks
adherence in multiple
areas.
Needs Improvement (2
points): The paper does
not meet several
assignment guidelines.
Unsatisfactory (0-1
points): The paper does
not meet the assignment
guidelines.
Adherence to
Assignment
Guidelines
(Optional) (5
points)
Total Points: 50
- A (45-50 points)
- B (40-44 points)
- C (35-39 points)
- D (30-34 points)
- F (0-29 points)