Republic of the Philippines

Bicol University
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS
English Department
Legazpi City
RUBRICS FOR EVALUATING ESSAY TEST
In Philippine Literature
Mid-term Exam (40 points)
1st Sem., SY 2012-2013
Content
Answer is appropriate to the question; cites accurate definitions when necessary
Answer is appropriate to the question; may have some errors on the definition
Content relates peripherally to the question; contains significant errors on
definitions
Content is quite unrelated to the question

Score
5
4

Organization
Clear sense of order; Begins with a topic sentence; Supporting points are
presented in a logical presentation
Lacks a topic sentence, but points are presented in a logical presentation
Logic of presentation is minimally perceivable; points presented in a seemingly
random fashion, but all relevant to the question
Lacks clear organization plan; reader is confused
Development
Develops each point with many specific details; answers questions completely
Each point supported with some details and evidence; all important points
included
Sparse details or evidence; question is only partially answered
Statements are unsupported by details; repetitious, illogical development
Use of Language
Uses correct and fitting terminologies; No major grammatical or spelling errors
Accurate word choice; no more than 2 major errors and a few minor errors

3
2

5
4
3
2

5
4
3
2

5
4

Ordinary word choice; did not use relevant terminologies; some serious errors but
does not affect the idea

Limited vocabulary; errors impair the idea

Prepared by:
ARLENE A. BALLERAS
Instructor

Recommending Approval:
MARIA B. SARTE, Ph. D.
Chair, English Department

AURORA M. MONJARDIN, Ph. D.

College Coordinator for Instruction

Approved by:
MA. JULIETA B. BORRES, Ph. D.
College Dean