Scoring Rubrics for Assignments and Presentations

Comprehensiveness

Score point Descriptors

5 The materials cover all required areas fully and completely in an

exemplary manner. A sense of purpose stated strongly or implied, unifies
and focuses the paper.

4 The material covers all required areas adequately.

3 The material covers all areas but information is limited and incomplete.

2 The material is incomplete and is missing one of the required areas.

1 The material is incomplete and is missing two or more of the required

areas.

Organization and synthesis

Score point Descriptors

5 The material demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the relevant and

important information. Information is well organized and synthesized;
transitions are used between paragraphs. The writing is exemplary,
detailed, and clear. The writer uses a variety of elaboration strategies
effectively and appropriately. People first language is used throughout.

4 The material demonstrates knowledge and good understanding of the

information. Information is adequately organized and synthesized. The
writing is good, has some detail, and is clear. People first language is
used throughout.

3 The material demonstrates some knowledge and understanding of the

information. Information is less than adequately organized and
synthesized. The writing is good but is missing some information.

2 The material demonstrates minimal knowledge and understanding of the

information. Information is not well developed and is poorly organized.
The writing is fair and is missing some information.
1 The material demonstrates a lack of knowledge and understanding of the
information. Information is poorly organized. The writing is poor and
includes inaccurate information.

Mechanics of writing: use of language, punctuation, and report format

Score point Descriptors

5 Writing includes main ideas, supported by clear descriptions and

examples, use of professional vocabulary, variety in sentence complexity
and structure and well-edited for mechanics and spelling. The paper is
written in APA Format.

4 Writing shows a more general rather than a focused purpose in presenting

information. Main ideas show some supportive details (descriptions and
examples). Minor editing, 2-4 grammatical/language errors. The paper
is written in APA Format.

3 Writing is general, lacking many descriptions and examples. Editing

required for the 4-6 grammatical/language errors. The paper displays
inconsistent APA Format.

2 Writing offers little context. Editing required for the >6

grammatical/language errors. The paper displays inconsistent APA
Format.

1 Writing is undeveloped and displays a lack of coherence. Many

sentences contain errors in verb tense, agreement, grammar, or spelling.
Extensive editing is required. The paper lacks APA Format.

PowerPoint presentation

Score point Descriptors

5 Presentation includes main ideas, supported by clear descriptions and

examples, use of professional vocabulary, variety in sentence complexity
and structure and well-edited for mechanics and spelling. Effective
presentation skills. Responding successfully to instructor’s questions.

4 Presentation lacks depth. Main ideas show some supportive details

(descriptions and examples). Minor editing, 2-4 grammatical/language
errors.
 Adequate presentation skills. Responding adequately to instructor’s
questions.

3 Presentation is general, lacking many descriptions and examples. Editing

required for the 4-6 grammatical/language errors. Satisfactory
presentation skills. Responding satisfactorily to some of the instructor’s
questions.

2 Presentation offers little context. Editing required for the >6

grammatical/language errors. Inconsistency in meanings. Inadequate
explanations.
Poor presentation skills. Responding poorly to instructor’s questions.

1 Presentation is undeveloped and displays a lack of coherence. Many

sentences contain errors in verb tense, agreement, grammar, or spelling.
Extensive editing is required. Presentation conventions are not followed.
Lack of response to instructor’s questions.