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Writing Assignment Grading Rubric 
Writing Assignment Grading Rubric
This rubric is for grading student's written assignments.
Rubric Code: T6BAC9
By byrdhouse5
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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100 %
  Poor

4 pts

Substandard

2 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

8 pts

Exceptional

10 pts

Content & Discussion
15 pts

Historical Perspective

Sociological Perspectives used

Ethnic/Racial Group interviewed

Sociology key terms used used
Poor

- Major points are addressed, but not well supported or discussed.
Substandard

- Content is incomplete.
- Major required topics are lacking or not all included or poorly discussed.
Fair

- Content is accurate
- Content is mostly complete
Good

- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
Exceptional

- purpose of the writing is clear.
Organization & Structure
20 pts

Introduction- State your specific;
what you will discuss

Body - Discuss your findings

Conclusion: Summarize the main points and discuss your unifying thoughts
Poor

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Introduction does not preview all major points.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Conclusion is does not flow well.
Substandard

- Structure detracts from the message of the writer.
- Introduction and/or conclusion is missing.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Fair

- Structure of the paper is clear.
Good

- Introduction previews major points.
- Paragraph transitions is logical.
Exceptional

- Conclusion flows from the body of paper.
Topic Assessment
15 pts

Approved Topic

6 pages included cover page and reference page
Poor

Paper does not present well documented research for topic discussion.
Substandard

Paper does not present well documented research for topic discussion, and is well below required length.
Fair

Paper presents adequately researched topics for discussion, and is almost required length.
Good

Paper presents well researched topics for discussion, and is almost required length.
Exceptional

-Paper presents well researched and documented topics for discussion.
-paper is the required length.
APA Formatting
10 pts

See attached Format

Cite page numbers and chapters used for key term

site sources
Site person(s) interviewed
Poor

Paper lacks some elements of correct APA formattting.
Substandard

- Paper lacks many elements of correct APA formattting such as citations, title page, references, page numbers.
Fair

- Paper follows most APA guidelines.
-Formattting is mostly accurate with most required components.
Good

- Paper follows APA guidelines.
-Formattting is accurate with most required components.
Exceptional

- Paper follows APA designated guidelines with all required components.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
10 pts

Spell Check your work
Poor

Paper contains some grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Substandard

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Fair

- Paper contains few grammatical, and a few punctuation and spelling errors.
Good

Paper contains very few grammatical, and a few punctuation and spelling errors.
Exceptional

- Paper contains less than 1-2 errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.
- Language is clear and precise.
Current Resource Publications Cited
10 pts

Use 2 academic Sources

1 Internet Source
Poor

Sources are not current, adequate or relevant.
Substandard

Selections earlier than 8 years to date.
Fair

Sources are recent but with questionable relevance or reliability.
Good

Sources are mostly recent but some with questionable relevance or reliability.
Exceptional

All sources are recent and relevant.
Submitted on time
10 pts

Due :__________
Poor

Failed to turn in the paper on time online or in class.
Substandard

Failed to turn in the paper on time online or in class.
Fair

Turned in on time online or in class.
Good

Turned in on time online or in class.
Exceptional

Turned in ontime online and in class.
Intergration of your own thinking
10 pts

Discuss results quoting sources, interviewees and conclude w/your own analysis based upon information learned from course
Poor

Offered very little personal anaylsis.
Substandard

Offered no personal anaylsis.
Fair

Personal anaylsis followed script from the text book.
Good

Personal anaylsis was adequate but not thought provoking.
Exceptional

Provided exceptional and thought provoking anaylsis.



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