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Writing Assignments Writing Assignments Use this rubric for grading student papers. Can be customized for any subject. Rubric Code: N2W8BXW By LILIANARAN Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Engineering Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Post Graduate

Criterion
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Average 2 pts	INSUFFICIENT 0 pts
Organization & Structure	Excellent - Structure is clear and easy to follow. - Introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. - Paragraph transitions are logical and there is a good use of connectors. - Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.	Good - Structure is not easy to follow. - Introduction is missing or, if provided, does not preview major points. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. - Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.	Average - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Introduction and/or conclusion is missing. - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. - There are few connectors.	INSUFFICIENT -Very unclear. It does not make sense.
Follow Guidelines and Directions	Excellent - Paper follows all designated guidelines. - Citations and references are used appropriately.	Good - Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper provides citations, but they are incorrectly prepared. - Paper provides reference list, with some errors or omissions.	Average - Paper lacks many elements of correct formattting. - Does not contain clear margins -Paper follows some guidelines	INSUFFICIENT -Too short/long and isolated sentences
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling	Excellent - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. Paper contains no more than 3 errors. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.	Good - Paper contains 4-6 grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - Language lacks clarity. -Sentences simple and not specifici vocabulary.	Average - Paper contains 7 or more grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses a conversational register	INSUFFICIENT - Very difficult to read due to mistakes.
Information	Excellent - Paper has all the requested information: answered all the questions related with the gene and tha variation	Good - Paper has almost all the requested information: some of the questions are not shown or answered	Average - Paper has little of the requested information: several questions are not answered	INSUFFICIENT - Paper does not have the requested information