iRubric: Reading Response and Journal Writing Rubric

The response is very specific to the task; all prompts are addressed and clearly stated and supported.

The response refers to the task; major points are made, but only somewhat supported.

The response refers to an unspecified task; answer does not clearly respond.

The response does not specify the task; confusion on connection to prompt and answer.

No response provided or writing is completely off-topic.

Excellent detailed examination of thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and ideas. Values learning through experience and challenging personal experiences with chosen topic. Applies course materials to exploration and engages the reader in the examination. Reveals honest and thorough self-reflection.

Examination of personal thoughts, feelings, ideas, and beliefs are somewhat detailed. Exploration focuses on topics associated with class, readings, and lectures, but does not stay on target. Applies course content and personal experiences fairly well. Reveals some honest self-reflection.

Examination of personal thoughts, feelings, ideas, and beliefs are not well articulated. Exploration does not focus on topics associated with course content. Does an inadequate job of applying topic to personal learning experience. Reveals little to no honest self-reflection.

Very little examination of personal thoughts, feelings, ideas, or beliefs.