Organization

(Overall order, flow,

and transitions)
Quality of
Information
Analyses &
Self-reflection

Poor (1 2 3)

Fair (4 5)

Good (6 7)

Excellent (8 9 10)

Details and examples are not

organized, are hard to follow
and understand.

Information is scattered and

needs further development.

Information is logically
ordered with paragraphs and
transitions.

Information is presented in effective order.

Excellent structure of paragraphs and
transitions enhances readability and
understandability.

Some details dont support

the report topic.

Supporting details are specific to topic and

provide the necessary information.

Unable to find specific details. Details are somewhat sketchy.

Demonstrates
unacceptable ability to
analyze assumptions and
evaluate evidence,
complexities of issues,
and alternatives. Where
required, demonstrates
unacceptable ability to
use creativity and
originality.

- Insufficient
analyses/reflections are
included.
-Analyses/reflections do not
adequately address the
questions posed.
-Analyses/reflections are not
well organized or clear

Analyses are sufficient in

number but may not be well
organized or as clear as they
could be.
-Analyses are on topic but
may not perfectly reflect the
research questions posed.

Introductory paragraph is
vague.

Analyses are organized logically, clearly

presented, titled properly, easy to
understand by a lay reader, and directly
address the research questions posed

Introductory paragraph is clearly stated, has

a sharp, distinct focus and enhances the
impact of the report.

Introduction

Introductory paragraph is not

apparent.

Conclusion

Concluding paragraph is not

apparent.

Concluding paragraph
Concluding paragraph is only
follows and summarizes
remotely related to the report
report discussion, and draws
topic.
a conclusion.

Concluding paragraph summarizes and

draws a clear, effective conclusion and
enhances the impact of the report.

Grammar &
Spelling

Numerous grammatical and/or

spelling errors.

Three to five grammatical or Fewer than 3 grammatical or

spelling errors.
spelling errors.

No spelling or grammatical errors.

Bibliography

Resources not cited in paper or

proper format not used.

Some resources are cited, but

not all. Not formatted
correctly.

All resources are cited, but

formatting isnt correct.

All resources are cited and appear with

correct formatting.

Score

Total (70)