iRubric: Business Writing rubric

Subject is not properly followed; information does not address the subject matter.
Few, if any, key points are included, and they are difficult to follow.
Lacks a distinguishable topic sentence.
No salutation.
Body is unsupported; mostly rambling.
No closing word/phrase and/or signature.

Subject is followed, somewhat, but information only vaguely addresses the subject matter.
A few key points are included and they mainly relate to the subject.
Lacks an acceptable topic sentence.
No proper salutation.
Some support is present for body, but it is incomplete.
Attempt at closing, but word/phrase is inappropriate.

Most subject matter is clearly followed; information basically addresses the subject matter.
Some key points are included; most relate to the subject and are generally easy to follow.
Attempted topic sentence.
Introduction indicates some knowledge of proper salutation.
Coherent body support is present , but it is not concise.
Closing includes appropriate word/phrase or signature.

Subject matter is clearly followed; information demonstrates sound reasoning.
Most key points are included, and are relevant to the subject and are easy to follow.
Effective topic sentence.
Clear and logical order of paragraph structure.
introduction indicates clear understanding of proper salutation.
Body support is coherent, concise and accurate.
Closing includes correct signatory, both appropriate word/phrase and signature

Subject matter is clearly followed; information demonstrates logic and relevance.
Key points are included, and are relevant to the subject and are easy to follow.
Distinguishable topic sentence.
Clear and logical order of paragraph structure.
Introduction indicates clear understanding of proper salutation.
Body support is coherent, concise and accurate.
Closing includes correct signatory, both appropriate word/phrase and signature

Subject matter is clearly followed; information demonstrates creativity and critical thinking
Key points are included, and are related to the subject and are easy to follow.
Outstanding topic sentence.
Clear and logical order of paragraph structure.
introduction indicates clear understanding of proper salutation.
Body support is coherent, concise and accurate.
Closing includes correct signatory, both appropriate word/phrase and signature

Vague,redundant and inconsistent word choice

Attempts relevant vocabulary, but misuse makes it obvious that there is no clear understanding of the words.

Retrieves relevant vocabulary, although still inconsistent in word choice.

Selects relevant vocabulary, verbs and pronoun.

Selects relevant vocabulary and often uses strong verbs and precise nouns.

Consistently selects relevant vocabulary and uses strong verbs and precise nouns.