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Rubric for Written Assignments Rubric for Written Assignments This Rubric lays out the expectations and means for evaluating major writing assignments such as term papers & career reports Rubric Code: L426B9 By chefrozi Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Vocational Type: Assignment Grade Levels: (none)

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	Highly Profiecint Writing 4 pts	Profiecint Writing 3 pts	Borderline 2 pts	Needs Work - Resubmit 1 pts
Introduction	Highly Profiecint Writing Captures readers attention;interesting, sophisticated, novel. Provides a strong thesis making the key points that will be carried throughout the paper	Profiecint Writing Provides key topics and a clear thesis, but may lack a lot of insight or originality and/or not completely define the main topics that will support the focus.	Borderline Provides a thesis, but it is vague and does not clearly define the paper's focus and/or topics that will support the focus.	Needs Work - Resubmit No introduction or one that does not define a focus for the paper.
Focus/Structure	Highly Profiecint Writing In depth and well organized; every part of the paper contributes to the focus. Transitions are smooth and interesting	Profiecint Writing Generally clear, organized and focused, but room for more depth. Or there is adequate depth, but may occasionally wander or have some unclear transitions.	Borderline Some organization and good information on the topic, but lacks either clarity or depth. The paper tends to wander and jump around. There are few or weak transitions.	Needs Work - Resubmit Has difficulty developing the topic paper is unfocused and lacks depth. Transitions are confusing or nonexistent. The paper wanders from one unrelated idea to another.
Resources Effectively uses quotes and or paraphrases from appropriate resources. Quotes and paraphrases are properly sited in the paper and in a bibliography.	Highly Profiecint Writing Resources are used in context to further the understanding of the topic. Writer explains quotes in one's own words adding depth and meaning. Resources are sited properly.	Profiecint Writing Some resources are used to support the topic. Some quotes may be very general, not adding to the context, or may lack the writers voice in connecting to the topic. Resources are properly sited.	Borderline Few resources are used and only vaguely relate to the paper's focus and/or are not supported by the writer's voice. Resources may be well used but not sited properly.	Needs Work - Resubmit Few or No resources are used and they do not add meaning to the paper's focus. Resources used are not properly sited.
Concrete Examples Relates examples to the topic & practical application	Highly Profiecint Writing Uses interesting and appropriate concrete examples to further the meaning of the paper's focus and relate theory to practice	Profiecint Writing Some examples are used. Examples relate theory to practice, but some may not clearly add meaning or fit the topic.	Borderline Uses few example to relate theory to practice or examples used do not clearly add meaning to the paper's focus	Needs Work - Resubmit No examples or examples do not add meaning to the topics.
Easy to Understand Written in a way that it can be understood by all	Highly Profiecint Writing Written a way that it can be easily understood by parents and others	Profiecint Writing Explains most terminology and concepts, but may contain some references that could be unclear.	Borderline This paper contains significant terminology that may challenge. Concepts are sometimes vaguely presented or may confuse the reader	Needs Work - Resubmit Difficult to follow and understand the points made. Terminology used are not explained and/or may lead to misinterpretation
Conclusion	Highly Profiecint Writing Presents a strong and interesting conclusion that ties together the main concepts of the paper and reaffirms their significance. The paper leaves the reader with something to think about.	Profiecint Writing The paper presents a conclusion that well summarizes the main themes and topics of the paper.	Borderline The conclusion is vague and does not well summarize the main focus of the paper.	Needs Work - Resubmit The paper ends abruptly with no conclusion attempting to tie together the many wandering themes.

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