Reflection/ Reaction Writing Rubric
Name: _______________________ Class: __________
SLS 1101 Student Success
Arvary
Date: ____________ Grade: ___________
Using all of the study skills learned thus far, please write a scholarly one-page
(single-spaced) reflection/reaction on the provided topic. This may be a good time to
take advantage of the ASC or Smarthinking resources. Please save in Word or PDF
format and submit via dropbox by the assigned due date. A total of 25 points can be
earned for this assignment (24 points following rubric and 1 additional point for
submitting on time).
CATEGORY
Focus,
Purpose,
Thesis
4 - Excellent
3 - Good
2 - OK
1 – Not OK
Engaging and fully
focused thesis as
appropriate to
assignment
Competent and well
developed ideas and
focus
Mostly intelligible
ideas. Ideas may be
broad or indirectly
supported
Ideas are simplistic,
showing signs of
confusion or
misunderstanding of
prompt
Main points and ideas Lack of support for main
Ideas, support, Consistent evidence of Ideas supported
originality
and
depth
of
sufficiently;
support
is
are indirectly
points; frequent and
& development
ideas; main points
developed clearly and
concisely with specific
evidence
sound and logical
supported; support is
not sufficient and may
be loosely relevant
illogical generalizations
Paragraphs
The essay contains 3
paragraphs with at
least 5 sentences in
each. Each paragraph
contains a strong topic
sentence, and all
sentences are relevant
to the topic.
The essay contains 3
paragraphs with 5
sentences each. The
author attempts to
relate all sentences to
the topic.
The essay does not
contain 3 paragraphs,
or each paragraph
does not have 5
sentences. Some of
the sentences are not
related to the topic.
The essay does not
contain 3 paragraphs, or
each paragraph does
not have 5 sentences.
Many of the sentences
are not related to the
topic.
Sentence
structure
(Grammar)
Each sentence
structured effectively
and powerfully with
well chosen variety of
sentence styles and
length
Effective and varied
sentences; errors (if
any) due to lack of
careful proofreading
Formulaic or tedious
sentence patterns;
shows some errors in
sentence construction
Sentences show errors
of structure; little or no
variety; simple
sentences used
excessively
Mechanics and Virtually free of
punctuation, spelling,
Presentation
Contains only
occasional spelling,
and/or capitalization
errors; most errors
likely careless
Contains several
(mostly common)
errors in punctuation,
spelling or
capitalization
Contains many errors in
punctuation,
capitalization, or
spelling; errors interfere
with meaning and
overall understanding
Ordinary vocabulary
range; mostly
accurate; some slang
usage
Errors of diction and
usage; Limited
vocabulary; often
interferes with
understanding.
and capitalization
errors; appropriate
format for assignment
Vocabulary
and word
usage
1
Exceptional vocabulary Good vocabulary
range, accuracy, and
range and accuracy of
correct and effective
usage
word usage
Revised 2/12/16
Created for use at IRSC by Kim Milner & Linda Gaddis