Written Report Rubric
Criteria Exceptional (4)
Adheres precisely to the specified
format, including name, student ID,
course, instructor's name, and date.
Format and Title is concise and accurately
Presentation reflects the report's content.
Clearly states the intended learning
Intended outcome. The connection between
Learning the learning outcome and the
Outcome content of the report is evident.
Proficient (3)
Mostly adheres to the
specified format, with minor
deviations. Title is mostly
concise and reflects the
report's content.
States the intended learning
outcome, but the connection
to the report content may be
somewhat implicit.
Basic (2) Limited (1)
Deviations from the specified
format are noticeable. Title is Significant deviations from
somewhat concise and may not the specified format. Title is
fully reflect the report's unclear or does not reflect
content. the report's content.
The intended learning outcome
is mentioned but lacks clarity The intended learning
or a direct connection to the outcome is unclear or
report's content. missing.
 Criteria Exceptional (4) Proficient (3) Basic (2) Limited (1)

Presents a solid and clear Discussion is somewhat shallow

Exceptional depth and clarity in the discussion of the topic. Ideas or lacks clarity. Some ideas may Discussion is minimal,
discussion of the topic. Presents are well-developed and be underdeveloped or unclear, or irrelevant to the
Discussion insightful ideas and perspectives. relevant. tangential. topic.

Provides a mostly concise

Provides a concise and and accurate summary but Summary is somewhat vague Summary is unclear or
comprehensive summary of the may lack completeness or or lacks conciseness. May omit significantly lacks
Brief Summary main points discussed in the report. clarity. key points. conciseness.

Mostly accurate in citing

sources, with minor errors. Contains noticeable errors in
Accurately cites all sources Citation style is generally citation or lacks consistency in Numerous errors in citation,
References following a consistent citation style. consistent. the citation style. or citations are missing.
 Criteria Exceptional (4) Proficient (3) Basic (2) Limited (1)

Proficient in grammar, Contains several errors in Numerous errors in

Exceptional attention to grammar, spelling, and punctuation. grammar, spelling, and grammar, spelling, and
Grammar and spelling, and punctuation. Writing is Few minor errors that do not punctuation that may distract punctuation that significantly
Clarity clear and concise. impede understanding. the reader. impede understanding.

Limited overall quality. The

Basic overall quality. The report report is poorly organized
Exceptional overall quality. The Proficient overall quality. The is somewhat organized but and lacks coherence.
report is well-organized, insightful, report is organized, with lacks depth or clarity in several Significant improvements are
Overall Quality and meets or exceeds expectations. some areas for improvement. areas. needed.