Name______________________ ID____________________ CHEM 611H Date_____________________

Rubric edited by Monica Marie Arroyo, PhD

Rubric: Written Assignment

Criterion
Content & Development
40 %

Organization & Structure

30 %

Excellent Good 15 pts

Paper is complete and successfully
addresses all components required.

Excellent - Good

Good - Fair

- Content is comprehensive, accurate,

and addresses the assignment.
- Ideas are presented in a clear and
understandable manner with
appropriate logic.
- Major points are stated clearly and
are well supported.
- Research on the topic is adequate,
and addresses course concepts.
- Content and purpose of the writing
are clear.

- Content is not comprehensive and

/or persuasive.
- Major points are addressed, but not
well supported or have illogical
conclusions.
- Research on the topic is inadequate
or does not address course concepts.
- Content is inconsistent with regard
to purpose of assignment and clarity
of thought.

Excellent - Good

Good - Fair

- Structure of the paragraphs is clear

and easy to follow.
- Paragraphs built of good supporting
sentences that speak to a clear topic
sentence in each paragraph.
- References easily relate to topic.

Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

20 %

Excellent - Good
- Rules of grammar, usage, and
punctuation are followed; spelling is
correct.
- Language is clear, precise and
professional.

Format
10 %

Excellent - Good
- Paper follows all designated
guidelines.
- Citations follow accepted and
consistent format.
- Paper is the appropriate length as
described for the assignment.

Comments:

Good Fair 10 pts

Fair Poor 5 pts
Paper is somewhat complete but needs Paper is not complete and does not
expansion of required components.
address the required components.

- Structure of the paragraphs is not

easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need
improvement.
-Reference citations need to show
better relation to topic.

Good - Fair
- Paper contains few grammatical,
punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language at times lacks clarity or
includes the use of some jargon,
passive constructions, or
conversational tone.

Good - Fair
- Paper follows most assignment
guidelines.
- Paper is over/ under page length.

Fair - Poor
- Content is incomplete or based on
inappropriate references (e.g., not a
peer reviewed article).
- Major points are not clear.
- Unclear if writer understands the
assignment.

Fair - Poor
- Organization and lack of structure
detract from the message or
conclusions of the writer.
- Paragraphs disjointed and lack an
awareness of transition of thoughts.
- Topic statements missing or
unclear.
- Supporting sentences too
lengthy/wordy, or repetitive.

Fair - Poor
- Paper contains numerous
grammatical, punctuation, and
spelling errors.
- Language uses jargon or
conversational tone not appropriate
for assignment

Fair - Poor
- Paper lacks many elements of
correct formatting.
-Paper appears to be formatted only
to meet page requirements.
- Paragraphs and/or paper is
inadequate in length.
- Writer does not follow format
instructions from assignment sheet.
- Citations not properly formatted or
incomplete.