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Short Writing and Research Short Writing and Research Used for short 2-5 page papers Rubric Code: A52AA4 By jenniferw72 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Communication Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Criterion
	Poor 1 pts	Fair-Good 2 pts	Very Good-Excellent 3 pts
Content & Development 50 %	Poor - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. - Some facts inaccurate.	Fair-Good - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Very Good-Excellent - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Research is adequate and timely. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear. -Interesting to read.
Organization & Structure 20 %	Poor - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. - Paper does not develop in a logically consistent manner.	Fair-Good - Structure of the paragraph is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. - Some logical organization present (chronological, hierarchical, thematic, etc.)	Very Good-Excellent - Structure of the paragraph is clear and easy to follow. -Flow of ideas fluid and logical. - Organization transparent, logical, and helpful. -A pleasure to read.
Spelling and Punctuation 10 %	Poor -Frequent errors in spelling and punctuation.	Fair-Good -Occasional faults in spelling and punctuation.	Very Good-Excellent -Very few or no faults in spelling and punctuation.
Grammar & Vocabulary 20 %	Poor - Paper contains numerous grammatical errors. -Meaning blocked because text is dominated by errors. -Range of vocabulary extremely limited.	Fair-Good - Paper contains few grammatical errors. - Language lacks clarity at times. -Vocabulary accurate but may be somewhat limited. -Meaning rarely obscured.	Very Good-Excellent Wide range of structures with few or no significant errors. - Rules of grammar and vocabulary usage followed. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.