Category 10 rubric A range (advanced)
Context, Audience, Demonstrates a thorough
Purpose understanding of context,
audience, and purpose that
Write in a manner is responsive to the
responsive to the assigned task(s) and
context, the audience, focuses all elements of the
and the purpose of the work.
assigned task(s).
Conventions Demonstrates detailed
attention to and successful
Use conventions execution of a wide range
particular to a specific of conventions particular
genre or discipline, to a specific discipline
including organization, and/or writing task (s)
content, presentation, including organization,
formatting, and/or content, presentation,
stylistic choices. formatting, and stylistic
choices.
Sources and Research Demonstrates skillful use
of high- quality, credible,
Employ high quality, relevant sources to
credible, relevant develop ideas that are
sources to develop ideas appropriate for the
that are appropriate for discipline and genre of the
the discipline or genre of writing.
the writing.
B range (target)
Demonstrates adequate
consideration of context,
audience, and purpose and
a clear focus on the
assigned task(s) (e.g., the
task aligns with audience,
purpose, and context).
Demonstrates consistent
use of important
conventions particular to a
specific discipline and/or
writing task(s), including
organization, content,
presentation, and stylistic
choices.
Demonstrates consistent
use of credible, relevant
sources to support ideas
that are situated within
the discipline and genre of
the writing.
C range (developing)
Demonstrates awareness
of context, audience,
purpose, and to the
assigned tasks(s) (e.g.,
begins to show awareness
of audience's perceptions
and assumptions).
Follows expectations
appropriate to a specific
discipline and/or writing
task(s) for basic
organization, content, and
presentation.
Demonstrates an attempt
to use credible and/or
relevant sources to
support ideas that are
appropriate for the
discipline and genre of the
writing.
D/F range (entry level)
Demonstrates minimal
attention to context,
audience, purpose, and to
the assigned tasks(s) (e.g.,
incorrectly assumes the
instructor or self are the
audience).
Attempts to use a
consistent system for
basic organization and
presentation.
Demonstrates an attempt
to use credible and/or
relevant sources to
support ideas that are
appropriate for the
discipline and genre of the
writing.
Critical Thinking Evaluates information,
ideas, or sources. Identifies
The evaluation of gaps or limitations in
information and ideas to existing ideas or sources.
synthesize conclusions in Synthesizes existing ideas
order to affirm existing or information to take a
perspectives and position. Affirms existing
solutions or propose new ideas or proposes new
ones. ones.
Effective Delivery of information is
Communication highly coherent.
Communication achieves
Exchange of information, stated purpose.
regardless of medium, Communication aligns with
between two or more intended audience. Uses
people wherein the conventions appropriate to
intended message is a particular medium in a
purposefully designed sophisticated way.
and delivered.
Evaluates information,
ideas, or sources. Identifies
gaps or limitations in
existing ideas or sources.
Synthesizes existing ideas
or information to take a
position.
Delivery of information is
coherent. Communication
achieves stated purpose.
Communication aligns with
intended audience.
Follows conventions
appropriate to a particular
medium.
Evaluates information,
ideas, or sources.
Identifies gaps or
limitations in existing ideas
or sources.
Intended information is
delivered. Communicates
with a clearly-stated
purpose. Follows
conventions appropriate
to a particular medium in a
rudimentary way.
Identifies a conclusion
based on given
information. Superficially
evaluates conclusion.
Information is delivered.
Communication lacks a
clearly-stated purpose.
Shows an awareness of
conventions appropriate
to a particular medium.