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Book Review Book Review Use this rubric for grading student papers. Can be customized for any subject. Rubric Code: K6BW9B By ProfCalhoun Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Social Sciences Type: Assignment Grade Levels: (none)

Book Review Rubric
	Poor 30 pts	Good 40 pts	Excellent 50 pts
Content & Development	Poor - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. Questions were not adequately answered.	Good - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Excellent - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Responses are excellent, timely and address assignment including course concepts. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization & Structure	Poor - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	Good - Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. - Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.	Excellent -Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. - Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Format	Poor - Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting. - Paper is inadequate/excessive in length. -Paper is not double spaced	Good - Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper is over/ under word length.	Excellent - Paper follows all designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. -Format enhances readability of paper.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling	Poor - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.	Good - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.	Excellent - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Completion of Assignment	Poor - Paper is turned in late and does not thoroughly address all requirements of the assignment	Good - paper is turned in on time and addresses all requirements of the assignment.	Excellent - Paper is turned in and thoroughly expands and addresses all requirements of the assignment.