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Formal Letter Rubric
Formal Letter Rubric
Rubric Code:
G8A478
By
tcoleman74
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Subject:
Communication
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Formal Letter
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Executive Summary
Excellent
This letter is written with an interesting lead to bring the reader into the story.
Good
This letter is written with a lead but it needs to be more interesting.
Fair
This letter is written with a boring lead which does not encourage the reader to continue.
Poor
The letter does not contain a lead or lead is unsatisfactory.
Background Information
Excellent
This report contains an abundant amount of background information about the issue.
Good
This report contains some background information about the issue.
Fair
This report contains very little background information about the issue at hand.
Poor
This report contains no background information about the issue being discussed.
Support
Excellent
This report contains at least 2 different, but logical reasons of support for the stated opinion.
Good
This report contains at least 1 logical reason of support for the stated opinion.
Fair
This report contains only one opinion.
Poor
This report does not contain any valid reasons for the given opinion.
Structure
Excellent
Each topic is written in a separate paragraph, in a logical order.
Good
Each topic is written in paragraphs, but not necessarily separate.
Fair
The topics are not written in distinct paragraphs.
Poor
The topics are not written in good paragraphs and have no logical order.
Closing
Excellent
The writer ends the article giving a specific recommendation for the reader to take action and the reasons for the recommendation.
Good
The writer ends the article giving a recommendation for the reader to take action with only one reason for the recommendation.
Fair
The writer ends the article giving a recommendation for the reader to take action without a reason for the recommendation.
Poor
The ending of the story does not give any clear recommendations for the reader to take action.
Grammar/Spelling
Excellent
The writer uses all correct grammar/spelling.
Good
One or two errors in grammar/spelling.
Fair
Three to five errors in grammar/spelling.
Poor
More than five errors in grammar/spelling.
Introduction
Excellent
The introduction is at least one page in length and sets up the flow for the rest of the report.
Good
Introduction is less than one page, and gives the reader a smaller chance to understand what will be in the report.
Fair
Introduction is less than one page, and does not really make any mention to the rest of the report.
Poor
Introduction is less than one page, and offers very little or no insight to the rest of the report.
Citing Sources
Excellent
Cite page is separate from the report. Will be in MLA format. At least 10 sources
Good
Cite page is separate from report, less than 10 sources, as well as poor MLA format.
Fair
Cite page is separate from report, less than 10 sources, as well as poor MLA format and some grammatical errors.
Poor
Cite page is separate from report, less than 10 sources, as well as poor MLA format and many grammatical errors.
Subjects:
Communication
English
Geography
Journalism
Types:
Writing
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