| Rubric: Mid-Term Response & Final Essay/Project |
| | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Context and Purpose of Assignment | | 20 to >18.6 pts Excellent Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive to the assigned task(s) | 18.6 to >16.6 pts Proficient 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) | 16.6 to >15.4 pts 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) | 15.4 to >0.0 pts Low Performance Demonstrates minimal attention to context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., expectation of instructor or self as audience) | 0 pts Missing Missing | | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConcepts and Connections | | 20 to >18.6 pts Excellent The author uses relevant content to illustrate a basic understanding of key ideas, and their exposition makes valid connections among the ideas to address the assignment's focus | 18.6 to >16.6 pts Proficient The author uses relevant content to illustrate a basic understanding of key ideas, and their exposition makes valid connections among the ideas to address the assignment's focus. | 16.6 to >15.4 pts Developing The author illustrates a superficial understanding of key ideas, and their exposition makes few or invalid connections among the ideas to address the assignment's focus. | 15.4 to >0.0 pts Low Performance The author does not fully grasp understanding of key ideas, and their exposition fails to make valid connections among the ideas to address the assignment's focus. | 0 pts Missing | | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopment of Ideas | | 20 to >18.6 pts Excellent Main idea is strong and clearly articulated; The topic is critically analyzed in an organized manner, taking a clear, thoughtful, and evidence-based approach to the major issues. Original and creative thought is evident. | 18.6 to >16.6 pts Proficient Main idea is clearly articulated; The topic or question is consistently analyzed in an organized manner; writing is clear and evidenced-based. Some original and creative thought is present. | 16.6 to >15.4 pts Developing Evidence of a main idea present; The topic or question is addressed throughout, but may lack clear organization or weak support. Ideas developed may be obvious. | 15.4 to >0.0 pts Low Performance The topic is addressed, but a clear and consistent development of ideas is not present. Ideas developed may be simplistic or inconsistent. | 0 pts Missing Missing | | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusions | | 15 to >13.95 pts Excellent Presents a compelling conclusion or recommendation based upon the evidence and argument presented in the assignment. | 13.95 to >12.45 pts Proficient Reaches a consistent and valid conclusion based upon the evidence and argument presented in the assignment. | 12.45 to >11.55 pts Developing Articulates a conclusion mostly relevant to the evidence and argument presented in the assignment. | 11.55 to >0.0 pts Low Performance The writer attempts to articulate a conclusion, but it may be loosely connected to the argument. | 0 pts Missing Missing | | 15 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegration of Outside Sources | | 20 to >18.6 pts Excellent Demonstrates skillful use of high-quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing | 18.6 to >16.6 pts Proficient Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing. | 16.6 to >15.4 pts Developing Demonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing. | 15.4 to >0.0 pts Low Performance Demonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas in the writing. | 0 pts Missing Missing | | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Mechanics, and Style | | 5 to >4.65 pts Excellent Engaging and consistent style and voice, nearly free of errors in grammar and mechanics, and adheres to chosen format, style, and citation style requirements. | 4.65 to >4.15 pts Proficient Consistent and appropriate style and voice, few grammatical mistakes which do not distract from the writing, and adheres chosen format, style, and citation style requirements. | 4.15 to >3.85 pts Developing Style may be weak or inconsistent, grammatical mistakes are distracting, or inconsistent application of format and citation guidelines. | 3.85 to >0.0 pts Low Performance The style is inappropriate for the audience, grammar is weak, incorrect formatting used and/or citations are missing | 0 pts Missing Missing | | 5 pts |
| Total Points: 100 |