EMSC 302
Orientation to Energy and Sustainability Policy

Writing Assignments Rubric (Essays and Discussion Forum Posts)

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Writing Assignments Rubric (Essays and Discussion Forum Posts)
Criteria Ratings Total Available Points
Content 30 pts
Every prompt in the assignment was more than adequately addressed and student stayed on topic. Student demonstrated command of the lesson content. Arguments were supported by facts from reliable sources.
27 pts
Every prompt in the assignment was addressed, however, depth was lacking; more details and information should have been provided. No clear connection is drawn between the lesson content and the assignment.
24 pts
Most of the prompts in the assignment were addressed, but not all. More details and information are needed. No connection is drawn between the lesson content and the assignment.
21 pts
Very few of the assignment prompts presented were addressed. Student's essay does not illustrate command of the lesson content presented.
30
Mechanics 25 pts
Written in appropriate academic tone. A well-organized submission, with a proper introduction and conclusion as well as thematic paragraph structure for the body.
22.5 pts
Tone is fairly consistent; additional editing could improve submission. Mostly well organized with the proper components included.
20 pts
Tone needs to be improved, submission carries a conversational tone and/or conveys informality. Essay needs to be more clearly organized/reorganized.
17.5 pts
Author made no (or very little) attempt to write in an academic tone or to present the information in an organized fashion.
25
Presentation 25 pts
Submission is thoroughly edited for spelling, grammatical and other technical errors. Properly cited sources are utilized. In-text citations are utilized when necessary.
22.5 pts
Submission contains a few/minor spelling, grammatical and other technical errors. Sources are cited, but not properly formatted. In text citations are not used consistently.
20 pts
Submission contains several spelling, grammatical and/or technical errors. Not all sources are cited and/or citation formatting is incorrect.
17.5 pts
Submission is littered with spelling, grammatical and/or technical errors. Sources are not provided.
25
Word Count 20 pts

Word count was met/exceeded (>500 words)

-- -- 0 pts

Word count was not met

20
Total Points: 100