Writing Rubric

Plagiarism = Automatic Zero

Grammar
• Subject-verb agreement
• Pronoun reference or pronoun case
• Verb tense
• Sentence combining (R/O, C/S, mixed sentences, fragments)
• Capitalization
• Word usage
• Spelling
• Comma usage
• Proofreading (omitted or extra words)

Focus/Unity
• Thesis reveals overall idea of the written selection
• Relevance
• Topic sentence fit overall idea of paragraph

Structure
• Introduction, body, conclusion (topic sentence, support, conclusion for paragraphs)
• Introduction and conclusion add meaning to overall content
• Topic sentences for each paragraph

Development/Depth
• Follow-up on ideas
• Specific evidence, reasons, or explanations included
• Sufficient support provided Organization
• Logical sequence of information (within paragraphs and from paragraph to paragraph)
• Strategic paragraph breaks
• Transitional elements

Style
• Varied sentences
• Word choice
• Fluency/coherency of wording Format
• Heading
• Margins and spacing
• Neatness

Purpose
• Audience
• Tone
• Length Originality
• Unique perspective
• Maturity of thinking
• Takes calculated risks