Rubric for Travel Writing and Photography Portfolio
Criteria Excellent (4)
Quality of Writing is engaging,
Writing (20%) descriptive, and informative,
with a clear focus on the travel
experience. The writer
demonstrates a mastery of
grammar, spelling, and syntax,
and shows evidence of careful
editing and revision.
Creativity and Writing demonstrates a unique
Originality perspective on the travel
(10%) experience, with fresh ideas
and creative approaches to
describing the places, people,
and events encountered. The
writer conveys the essence of
the destination in a way that is
both original and memorable.
Accuracy and Writing demonstrates a
Research thorough knowledge of the
(10%) destination, with accurate
information on geography,
history, culture, and other
relevant aspects. The writer
effectively uses research to
enhance the narrative.
Organization Writing is well-organized, with a
and Structure clear structure that guides the
(5%) reader through the narrative.
The writer effectively uses
headings, subheadings, and
other structural elements to
create a cohesive and
compelling narrative.
Presentation Writing is presented in a
and Style (5%) professional and polished
manner, with an appropriate
tone and style that reflects the
Good (3)
Travel Writing
Writing is engaging and
descriptive, with a clear focus on
the travel experience. The writer
demonstrates a good command of demonstrates some weaknesses in
grammar, spelling, and syntax, but grammar, spelling, and syntax.
may have a few errors or
inconsistencies.
Writing demonstrates a good effort
to create a unique perspective on
the travel experience, with some
fresh ideas and creative
approaches to describing the
places, people, and events
encountered. The writer conveys
the essence of the destination in a
way that is somewhat original and
memorable.
Writing demonstrates a good
knowledge of the destination, with
mostly accurate information on
geography, history, culture, and
other relevant aspects. The writer
uses some research to enhance
the narrative.
Writing is mostly well-organized,
with a clear structure that guides
the reader through the narrative.
The writer uses headings,
subheadings, and other structural
elements effectively, but may have
some inconsistencies or lapses in
organization.
Writing is presented in a mostly
professional and polished manner,
with an appropriate tone and style
that reflects the author's
Fair (2)
Writing is adequate, but may lack
clarity or focus on the travel
experience. The writer
Writing demonstrates some effort to
create a unique perspective on the
travel experience, but may lack
consistency or originality. The writer
conveys the essence of the
destination in a somewhat effective
manner.
Writing demonstrates some
knowledge of the destination, but
may have some inaccuracies or
omissions in the information
presented. The writer uses limited
research to enhance the narrative.
Writing is somewhat organized, but
may lack a clear structure or have
significant lapses in organization.
The writer uses some structural
elements, but may not use them
effectively.
Writing is presented in a somewhat
professional manner, but may lack
consistency or have areas for
improvement in tone, style, or visual
Poor (1) Score
Writing is ineffective and lacks
engagement, with little or no
focus on the travel experience.
The writer demonstrates
significant weaknesses in
grammar, spelling, and syntax.
Writing lacks creativity and
originality, with little or no effort
to create a unique perspective
on the travel experience. The
writer does not effectively
convey the essence of the
destination.
Writing demonstrates little or
no knowledge of the
destination, with significant
inaccuracies or omissions in
the information presented. The
writer does not use research to
enhance the narrative.
Writing is poorly organized,
with little or no structure to
guide the reader through the
narrative. The writer does not
use structural elements
effectively.
Writing is presented in an
unprofessional manner, with
significant issues in tone, style,
or visual elements that detract
 author's personality and voice.
The writer effectively
uses visual elements such as
photos, graphics, and layout to
enhance the presentation of
the portfolio.
Technical Images are technically strong,
Quality (20%) with appropriate exposure,
focus, and white balance. The
photographer demonstrates
skillful use of camera settings,
lighting, and composition to
produce high-quality images.
Creativity and Images demonstrate a unique
Originality perspective on the subject
(10%) matter, with fresh ideas and
creative approaches to
composition, lighting, and
subject matter. The
photographer conveys the
essence of the subject matter
in a way that is both original
and memorable.
Impact and Images have a strong
Emotion (10%) emotional impact on the viewer,
with compelling subject matter,
composition, and lighting that
elicits a powerful emotional
response. The photographer
effectively communicates the
message or feeling of the
image to the viewer.
Composition Images are well-composed and
and Framing framed, with a clear focal point,
(5%) strong lines, and effective use
of the rule of thirds, leading
lines, and other compositional
elements. The photographer
effectively uses framing and
cropping to enhance the image.
personality and voice. The writer
uses visual elements such as
photos, graphics, and layout to
enhance the presentation of the
portfolio, but may have some
inconsistencies or areas for
improvement.
Photography Portfolio
Images are generally technically
sound, with mostly appropriate
exposure, focus, and white
balance. The photographer
demonstrates good use of camera some weaknesses in camera
settings, lighting, and composition settings, lighting, and composition.
to produce quality images.
Images demonstrate a good effort
to create a unique perspective on
the subject matter, with some
fresh ideas and creative
approaches to composition,
lighting, and subject matter. The
photographer conveys the
essence of the subject matter in a
somewhat original and memorable
way.
Images have a good emotional
impact on the viewer, with mostly
compelling subject matter,
composition, and lighting that
elicits an emotional response. The
photographer communicates the
message or feeling of the image
to the viewer.
Images are mostly well-composed
and framed, with a clear focal
point, good lines, and mostly
effective use of the rule of thirds,
leading lines, and other
compositional elements. The
photographer uses framing and
cropping to enhance the image to
elements. The writer uses some
visual elements, but may not use
them effectively.
Images are somewhat technically
flawed, with some inconsistencies in
exposure, focus, and white balance.
The photographer demonstrates
Images demonstrate some effort to
create a unique perspective on the
subject matter, but may lack
consistency or originality. The
photographer conveys the essence
of the subject matter in a somewhat
effective manner.
Images have some emotional
impact on the viewer, but may lack
consistency or impact in subject
matter, composition, and lighting.
The photographer communicates
the message or feeling of the image
to some extent.
Images are somewhat well-
composed and framed, but may lack
a clear focal point or have
significant compositional issues.
The photographer uses framing and
cropping to enhance the image to
some extent, but may not use them
effectively.
from the overall quality of the
portfolio. The writer does not
effectively use visual elements
to enhance the presentation.
Images are technically weak,
with significant issues in
exposure, focus, and white
balance. The photographer
demonstrates significant
weaknesses in camera
settings, lighting, and
composition.
Images lack creativity and
originality, with little or no effort
to create a unique perspective
on the subject matter. The
photographer does not
effectively convey the essence
of the subject matter.
Images lack emotional impact
on the viewer, with little or no
compelling subject matter,
composition, and lighting that
elicits an emotional response.
The photographer does not
effectively communicate the
message or feeling of the
image to the viewer.
Images are poorly composed
and framed, with little or no
clear focal point or
compositional elements. The
photographer does not use
framing and cropping
effectively, and may not
consider the impact of the

Presentation The portfolio is well-organized
and and presented in a professional
Organization manner. The images are
(5%) presented in a cohesive and
thoughtful way, with a clear
narrative or theme that ties
them together.
some extent.
The portfolio is mostly well-
organized and presented in a
professional manner. The images
are presented in a somewhat
cohesive and thoughtful way, with
some attempt to establish a
narrative or theme.
The portfolio may lack some
organization and presentation
elements, with little or no attempt to
establish a narrative or theme. The
images may be presented in a
somewhat haphazard or random
manner.
placement and orientation of
the subject matter.
The portfolio is poorly
organized and presented in an
unprofessional manner. The
images may be presented in a
chaotic or disorganized way,
with no clear narrative or
theme.
 Rubric for AMADEUS Training Written Report

Task: Students are tasked to write a narrative report based on their AMADEUS (GDS) training experience. The report should be at least two
pages of A4-size paper. Preferably, the narrative should follow the following format: Font size: 11; font-style: Arial; spacing: 1.5. Students are
encouraged to include photos in their reports on a separate page. However, for creativity purposes, students may utilize Canva or Publisher in
making their narrative report, as long as it is readable and on A4-size paper.

Criteria Poor (1) Fair (2) Good (3) Excellent (4) Score
Content (40%) The report lacks The report provides The report provides a The report provides an excellent
detail and does not some information good understanding of understanding of the Amadeus
provide a clear about the Amadeus the Amadeus training training and includes thorough
understanding of the training but is lacking and includes relevant and relevant details
Amadeus training in detail or clarity details
Organization (10%) The report is poorly The report is The report is well- The report is exceptionally well-
organized and somewhat organized organized and follows organized, with a clear and
difficult to follow but lacks a clear a clear structure logical structure that guides the
structure reader through the report
Clarity (10%) The report is poorly The report is The report is written The report is exceptionally clear
written and difficult to somewhat clear, but clearly and concisely, and concise, with a strong
understand could be more concise with few errors or command of language and few
and precise confusing passages or no errors
Grammar and The report has The report has some The report has few The report is free of grammar
Spelling (10%) numerous grammar grammar and spelling grammar and spelling and spelling errors
and spelling errors errors, but they do not errors, and they do
that detract from the significantly detract not detract from the
overall quality from the overall quality overall quality
Use of Amadeus The report does not The report The report The report demonstrates an
(20%) demonstrate a clear demonstrates some demonstrates a good excellent understanding of how
understanding of how understanding of how understanding of how to use Amadeus, with thorough
to use Amadeus to use Amadeus but to use Amadeus, with and relevant details
lacks detail or clarity relevant details
Overall Evaluation The report does not The report meets The report meets The report exceeds the
(10%) meet the some of the most of the expectations of a narrative
expectations of a expectations of a expectations of a report about Amadeus Training,
narrative report about narrative report about narrative report about and demonstrates a thorough
Amadeus Training Amadeus Training, but Amadeus Training, understanding of the material
could be improved in but there is room for and effective communication
several areas improvement skills.