iRubric: Short Answer Exam Writing Grading Rubric

Question was not fully addressed in answer. Did not provide sufficient information to judge facility with subject matter.

Question was addressed but not answered sufficiently. Sentences were short with no elaboration. Provided general statements in lieu of details, if any. Dropped quotes.

Question was addressed and answered sufficiently, with complete sentences and provided some elaboration. Provided a few general details but could have elaborated further on specific issues in several places. Quotes, while introduced, may not have been explicated adequately.

Question was answered correctly with details taken from the text itself as illustration and support of writer's analysis. Quotes are woven into the fabric of the writer's answer. Sentences provided full details and explanations. Demonstrates both breadth and depth of subject/topic

No sign of any attempt at oranization. Or simply, there is not enough on the page to evaluate as an essay answer.

Incomplete in framework. The answer may be missing on main section of a short essay answer--i.e. it has no clear introduction or lacks a conclusion, etc. Lacks awareness of an audience.

Has a reasonably complete framework, with a servicable introduction, body paragraph(s), and conclusion. Strong functionally, but does not show much awareness of audience.

Response shows originality in the careful ordering of ideas, and crafting of the introduction/conclusion. This answer shows a high awareness of audience.