Department of Chemical Engineering Auburn University Revision: 2/18/2010 Written Communication Assessment Rubric Course No.: Date: Team/Student: Reviewer: Topic (Weight) ABET – G1 Organization & Style Weight: 2 ABET – G1 Content & Knowledge Weight: 3 ABET – G1 Format & Aesthetics Weight: 1 ABET – G1 Spelling & Grammar Unacceptable (0) Marginal (1) Acceptable (2) Exceptional (3) Sequence of 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. No questions are answered. No interpretation made. follow as there is very little continuity. with content. Only basic concepts are demonstrated and interpreted. 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 format changes throughout, e.g. font type, size etc. Figures and tables are sloppy and fail to provide intended information. format. Figures and tables are legible, but not convincing. Points 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. and/or grammatical errors. misspellings and/or 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 Weight: 1 ABET – G1 References system used. Weight: 2 OVERALL PERFORMANCE Unacceptable complete and comprehensive. TOTAL Department of Chemical Engineering Auburn University Revision: 2/18/2010 POINTS REQUIRED 0–6 7–13 14–20 21–27