iRubric: Reflective Writing Assessment Rubric

Summary is detailed and shows an understanding of the article. Scientific language is used.

Summary shows understanding of the article. Non-scientific language is used.

Summary shows some understanding but is not as complete as it could be. Non-scientific language is used.

Summary is too short and does not show understanding or summary was not completed.

Response is deeply thoughtful. It shows obvious personal awareness and a heightened appreciation for personal reflection. It is supported by examples and details.

Response shows a personal depth of thought and reflection. It is somewhat supported by examples and details.

Response shows some depth of thought and reflection. It is not supported by examples and details.

Response is very shallow without any obvious depth of thought. It is not supported by examples and details.

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay.

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the essay.

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.