Proposal Gradi ng Rubri c

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The following rubric reflects this assignments priorities the highest priority is
content, the lowest priority is mechanics. A check mark in a given box indicates
how well the document addresses the criteria listed in each category.

Category Excel l ent Good Fai r
Content:
Provides all
information required by
the RFP;
Offers a clear
description of the
project and supports
ideas and assertions;
Makes a persuasive
case for why the
project deserves
funding.
x

Organi zati on:
Uses format
prescribed by RFP;
Progresses logically
and gives transition to
ideas;
Presents related
ideas coherently.
x

Audi ence:
Writes to a clearly
defined audience;
Understands the
readers needs as
found in the RFP;
Considers the
readers obligations.
x

Styl e:
Reflects an
awareness of style
choices (rhythm,
sentence structure,
voice, development).
x

Mechani cs:
Gives full attention
to grammar and to
proper presentation.

x

Comments:
Three aspects of the proposal that work wel l :
I really enjoyed reading your proposal. I liked the headings you choose because it
allowed me to view your proposal in a relevant manner. You engaged the reader
perfectly by taking them through the various steps as to why this type of
research is important

Three aspects of the proposal that cal l for revi si on:
Spelling, redundancy, organization


1 Collier, James. Proposal Grading Rubric. Technical Writing. University of Vermont. Web.
Aug. 1, 2012. <http://www.faculty.english.vt.edu/Collier/3764/assign/proposal.htm#opt2>.
Used with permission.