8/4/2019 Sample of Performance Rubric
1/3
Criteria Scale Indicator EvaluatorsAverage
Weiged
Avera
Level 4 (80-100) Level 3 (70-79) Level 2 (60-69) Level 1 (50-59)
1 2 3
Content
The ideas show what to befocused on, fullydeveloped and
detailswere well fabricated.
The central idea isstrongly supported bywel l-chosen
andintegrated details.
Ideas are fresh,engaging, orsophisticated.
The central idea isexceptionallyresearched, extremelydetailed
andhistorically accuratewith critical evidencefrom a wide variety
ofsources that is all
properly cited
The ideas are focused,well developed, andenhanced by
details.
The central idea
is clear and concise. The central ideais accurate
andcritical.
The central ideais well researched indetail with accurate&
critical evidencefrom a variety ofsources that isproperly
cited.
The ideas may befocused, but they areonly partiallydeveloped and
maylack necessary details.
The centralidea is present;however, it maybe too broad
orpredictable.
The centralidea is supportedby details, butthe details maybe
general,obvious, orinsufficient innumber.
Ideas are
obvious or trite.
The ideas lack focus, areunder-developed, andhave few
details.
The central idea is
without direction ornot evident.
Support for centralidea is minimal ornon-evident; de-tailsare
sparse, limited orunclear.
Ideas are obvious,trite, or off topic.
SentenceFluency
The writing has artistic
gush and inviting pace.
Varied sentence
structure and length
demonstrates careful
planning.
The sentences are
extremely rhythmic
and graceful.
The writing has a natural
flow and rhythm.
Varied
sentence structure
and length
demonstrate
conscious planning.
The sentences
are rhythmic and
graceful
The writing moves
mechanically.
The writer shows
control over simple
sentence structure, but
uses complex
sentences
infrequently.
The sentence
rhythm is attempted
but inconsistent.
The writing moves
awkwardly.
The sentences
tend to be choppy,
incomplete, or
rambling.
The sentence
rhythm is clumsy and
jarring.
8/4/2019 Sample of Performance Rubric
2/3
Organizati
on
Organization sensibly
enhances the central idea.
The order and structure
makes the reader want
more.
Smooth,
effective transitions
exist among all
elements (sentences,
paragraphs, and
ideas).
Exceptionally
clear, logical, mature,
and thorough
development of
subtopics that support
the central idea with
excellent transition
between paragraphs
Organization logically
supports the central
idea. The order and
structure move the
reader through the text
easily.
An interesting
introduction draws
the reader into the
paper, and a
satisfying
conclusion leaves
the reader with a
sense of resolution.
Organizational
patterns are
effective but
unobtrusive.
Organization supports
the central idea.
However, the order
and structure do not
readi ly move the
reader through the
text.
The
introduction and
conclusion are
present.
Transition
s are present but
commonplace,
forced,
inappropriate, or
excessive.
Organizati
onal patterns are
present but
predictable.
Organization neither
supports nor develops the
central idea.
The lack of order
and structure detract
from the readers
understanding.
The introduction
and conclusion are
not present.
Weak transition
between ideas.
WordChoice
The language is concise,
easy to understand and
meaningful.
Words are
specific, precise, and
appropriate.
Words used
convince the reader
to believe in the
The Language is rich,
natural, and yet succinct.
Powerful words
are occasionally
present.
Powerful wordsprovide energyfor the paper.
The language is
functional, and the
message is conveyed.
Words are
generally correct
and appropriate
but may be
ordinary.
Expression is clearbut cl ichs and
The language is awkward
and unclear.
Words are limited,
dull, and abstract.
The writer useslimited vocabularywords and/ orexcessive
jargon.
