Communication Skills Assessment Rubric
EPCC Core Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.
Course __________ Semester____________ Year ____________ Student _______________
Written
Organization
Language
Visual
Oral the logic.
1
Focus/Content Lacking topic or thesis fails to meet assignment’s requirements.
1
Rambling, incoherent, reader is unable to follow
1
Significant deficiencies in wording, spelling, grammar, punctuation or use of appropriate terminology that interferes with ability of reader to understand what is being communicated.
1
Use of inappropriate graph(s). Failure to correctly label variables on the x and y axis, illustrate the direction of change in an underlying variable, shifts the wrong graph or moves in the wrong direction along the curve.
1
Vocalized pauses like uh, um, you know. Rambling with significant deficiencies in wording and terminology that does not meet assignment’s requirements. topic,
2
Poorly developed with vaguely developed
2
Disorganized with some confusion of main point and supporting details
2
Rudimentary use and understanding of appropriate terminology
2
Use of appropriate graph(s). Correct labeling of axis and graph, but struggles to use graph in correct analytical manner.
2
Less nervous but still lacking the organized development of main theme and supporting details.
3
Developing topic or thesis that addresses assignment’s requirements but one or two missing or digressive or unsupported details.
3
Writing demonstrates a discernible theme and some supporting details but may still be slightly choppy or not fully fleshed out.
3
Adequate usage of wording and terminology, minor issues with grammar and punctuation, spelling and sentence structure.
3
Able to use of appropriate graph(s) to develop a choppy but basic explanation of the assignment.
Correctly labels variables on the x and y axis, illustrates the direction of change in an underlying variable, shifts the correct graph or moves in the right direction along the curve
3
Rambling explanation of assignment using some of the correct terminology and showing a degree of confidence.
4
Developed topic or thesis, includes all basic concepts to address the assignment.
4
Discernible theme, good flow between main topic and supporting details.
4
Correct usage terminology, good sentence structure, punctuation, grammar and spelling.
4
Adequate use of appropriate graph(s) to develop a basic explanation of the assignment.
Correctly labels variables on the x and y axis, illustrates the direction of change in an underlying variable, shifts the correct graph or moves in the right direction along the curve
4
Adequate explanation of assignment using the correct terminology and showing a degree of confidence
5
Includes all elements that build upon thesis without irrelevant elements fully meeting assignment’s requirements.
5
Writing is clearly organized around a central theme with an effective and creative pattern of development.
5
Excellent usage of wording and terminology, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Effective integration of information.
5
Excellent use of appropriate graph(s) to coherently and correctly develop an explanation of the assignment. Shows mastery of the logic, mathematical and verbal elements that are being illustrated
5
Excellent confident explanation of assignment strong eye contact and interaction with the audience.
Total points _____/ 5 = Student’s Communication Skills Core Learning Assessment Average Acceptable benchmark or standard = ___ points