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Rubric on Writing Reflection

Categories of Does not meet Meets Expectations (2) Exceeds Expectations (3) Far Exceeds Expectations Weight Score
Performance expectations (1) (4)
Language Grammar usage interferes Sentences are generally Clear and correct sentences. Not only clear but effective
with the understanding of clear and correct. Some Few errors in usage and sentences that are varied in 2
the work. Sentences may lapses in usage, mechanics. No spelling construction. Very few errors in
be overly simplified for punctuation, and errors. grammar and mechanics. No
college writing. spelling, but no major spelling errors.
problems in these areas.
Organization At least one element of Organization is In addition to the basic No elements are omitted and
the paragraph is missing. adequate. The elements of a paragraph, all elements use effective word
paragraph contains a organization, ideas are choice and sentence structure. 2
basic topic sentence, presented in a logical order,
basic supporting are unified and coherent.
sentences, and a basic
conclusion.
Reflection Entries are summaries Content focuses on Reactions present but didn’t Shows original and critical
rather than reflections. recall of information expand on explanation or insight into topic. Connections
already provided. give examples. Made some are relevant and explained in
Attempted to reflect but relevant connections but great detail. Response is
the connections are support may be lacking in supported using clear
weak or irrelevant. detail. Some reflections are explanations and examples 2
made; support is attempted. from the text and personal
experiences. Reflections are
thoroughly explained and
explored. Addresses the “so
what” factor.
TOTAL _____/24

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