iRubric: Formal Email Rubric

Format is correct -- including email address, subject line, salutation, body, and closing.

One part of the format is incorrect-- including email address, subject line, salutation, body, and closing.

Two parts of the format are incorrect-- including email address, subject line, salutation, body, and closing.

Several parts (3 or more) of the format are incorrect-- including email address, subject line, salutation, body, and closing.

Body includes at least one complete paragraph. A clear idea is stated in each paragraph and conveyed to the reader. Incorporates all 8 parts outlined in the directions.

Missing one or two parts outlined in the directions.

Missing three or four parts outlined in the directions and some of the information presented in the email is unclear to the reader.

Missing five or more parts outlined in the directions; the body does not include any paragraphs; the information in the email is unclear or incomplete.

Words and phrases are appropriate for creating a formal tone; no contractions, slang, or emoticons were used.

Most words and phrases are appropriate for creating a formal tone; few (one or two) contractions, slang, or emoticons were used.

Some words and phrases are appropriate for creating a formal tone; some (three or four) contractions, slang, or emoticons were used.

Words and phrases do not create a formal tone. In fact, words and phrases create an informal and/or rude tone. Contractions, slang, and/or emoticons were excessive (five or more)