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Writing Assignments Rubric Writing Assignments Rubric Use this rubric for grading student papers. Can be customized for any subject. Rubric Code: P2WW5W9 By lizbcn Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: Graduate

Criteria
	Needs improvement 3 pts	Satisfactory 4 pts	Excellent 5 pts
Content & Development	Needs improvement - Content is incomplete. - There are not meaningful ideas. - Very few of the points are addressed. - The paper is not at all original. - Poor vocabulary and grammar.	Satisfactory - Content is somewhat incomplete. - There are some meaningful ideas. - Several, but not all, of the points have been addressed. - The paper is somewhat original. - Some good vocabulary and grammar.	Excellent - Content is comprehensive and complete, including vocabulary usage. - Most of the ideas are meaningful. - All the points have been addressed. - The paper is original and creative. - Excellent use of vocabulary and grammar.
Organization & Structure	Needs improvement - Organization and structure is quite chaotic. - Paragraph is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	Satisfactory - The organization and the structure of the paragraphs are sometimes difficult to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement.	Excellent - Both organization and structure of the paragraph iare clear and easy to follow.
Format	Needs improvement - The paper lacks many elements of correct formatting. - Paragraph is inadequate in length.	Satisfactory - The paper follows most guidelines. - THe paper is under word length.	Excellent - The paper follows designated guidelines, such as clear paragraphs and complete sentences. There are no sentence fragments or run-on sentences. - The paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling	Needs improvement - The paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or inappropriate language.	Satisfactory - The paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - Language lacks clarity.	Excellent - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.