iRubric: Short Answer Writing Rubric

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Short Answer Writing Rubric Short Answer Writing Rubric When writing your one paragraph short answer this is what your answer will be graded on. Short answer paragraphs should answer the question and be readable. Rubric Code: NX937C2 By mccartys Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Short Answer Paragraph
	Poor (N/A)	Fair (N/A)	Above Average (N/A)	Excellent (N/A)
Grammar & Spelling 50 pts Students need to write in a way that is clear, concise and readable with attention to proper grammar and structure.	Poor Paragraph is unreadable	Fair Paragraph has more than three grammatical and spelling errors and there is little attention to grammatical or structure detail.	Above Average Paragraph is clearly written and focused on answering the question.	Excellent Paragraph is clear, concise, focused and readable.
Content 50 pts The content of the paragraph answers the questions, gives strong reasoning and thought to the topic.	Poor Question was not fully addressed in answer. Did not provide details.	Fair Question was addressed but not answered sufficiently. Sentences were short with no elaboration. Provided general details, but did not cite specific details in answer. Provided an overview, but lack substance.	Above Average Question was addressed and answered somewhat sufficiently, as sentences were longer in length with some elaboration. Provided a few general details and included one or two specific details.	Excellent Question was answered correctly with details, events and people. Sentences provided full details and explanations. Described places, events, and people; demonstrated understanding of the subject/topic