RUBRIC FOR REFLECTION PAPER
Poor  Fair 
Does not meet assignment
 
objectives
4 pts
Content &
Development  - Content is incomplete
- Major points are not clear
and /or persuasive.
Format 
- Paper lacks many elements of
correct formatting
- Paper is inadequate/excessive
in length
Grammar,
Punctuation & - Paper contains numerous
Spelling  grammatical, punctuation, and
spelling errors
- Language uses jargon or
conversational tone.
Assignment objectives
minimally met
6 pts
- Content is not comprehensive
and /or persuasive
- Major points are addressed, but
not well supported.
- Responses are inadequate or do
not address assignment
- Content is inconsistent with
regard to purpose and clarity of
thought
- Paper follows most guidelines
- Paper is over/ under word
length.
- Paper contains few
grammatical, punctuation and
spelling errors
- Language lacks clarity or
includes the use of some jargon
or conversational tone.
Good  Excellent
Meets assignment objectives
8 pts
- Content is accurate and
persuasive
- Major points are stated
- Responses are adequate and
address assignment
- Content and purpose of the
writing are clear.
- Paper follows designated
guidelines
- Paper is the appropriate length as
described for the assignment
-Format is good.
- Rules of grammar, usage, and
punctuation are followed with
minor errors
- Spelling is correct.
 
Exceeds assignment objectives
10 pts
- Content is comprehensive, accurate,
and persuasive.
- Major points are stated clearly and are
well supported.
- Responses are excellent, timely and
address assignment including topic
concepts
- Content and purpose of the writing are
clear.
- Paper follows all designated guidelines
- Paper is the appropriate length as
described for the assignment
-Format enhances readability of paper.
- Rules of grammar, usage, and
punctuation are followed; spelling is
correct.
- Language is clear and precise;
sentences display consistently strong,
varied structure.