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Writing Assignment Rubric Writing Assignment Rubric Use this rubric for grading student papers. Can be customized for any subject. Rubric Code: Z8727X By trishtook Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8

Criterion
	10 pts	15 pts	20 pts
Content & Development	10 - Content is incomplete. - Ideas are not developed.	15 - Content is not comprehensive. - Ideas are addressed, but not well developed.	20 - Content is comprehensive. - Ideas are stated clearly and are well developed.
Organization & Structure	10 - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Introduction and/or conclusion is missing. - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	15 - Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. - Introduction is missing or, if provided, does not preview major points. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. - Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.	20 - Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. - Introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. - Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. - Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Format	10 - Paper lacks many elements of correct formattting. - Paper is inadequate/excessive in length.	15 - Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper is over/ under word length.	20 - Paper follows designated guidelines. - Citations and references are used appropriately. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling	10 - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.	15 - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.	20 - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.