Writing Style
(50 points)
(Communication)
50 to 47 points
Writing was exceptionally clear,
understandable and concise. Overall
paragraph and/or sentence
organization were exceptional. Writing
follows all appropriate style/format
guidance (e.g. Tongue and Quill, AU
Style Guide, Chicago Manual of Style).
Writing is free of digressions and/or
irrelevant information.
46 to 45 points
Writing was clear, understandable and
concise. Overall paragraph and/or
sentence organization were very good.
Writing contains minor deviations from
appropriate style/format guidance (e.g.
Tongue and Quill, AU Style Guide,
Chicago Manual of Style). Digressions
and/or irrelevant information does not
significantly detract from the
argument.
44 to 42 points
Writing was generally clear,
understandable and concise.
Overall paragraph and/or sentence
organization were generally
effective. Writing contains
multiple deviations from
appropriate style/format guidance
(e.g. Tongue and Quill, AU Style
Guide, Chicago Manual of Style).
Digressions and/or irrelevant
information detract reader from
the argument.
41 to 35 points
Writing was repeatedly unclear, difficult to
understand and/or wordy. Overall paragraph
and/or sentence organization were ineffective
or nonexistent. Writing contains significant
and/or substantial deviations from
appropriate style/format guidance (e.g.
Tongue and Quill, AU Style Guide, Chicago
Manual of Style). Digressions and/or
irrelevant information consistently detract
from the argument.
34 to 0 points
Inappropriate and/
or unprofessional
response. Did not
complete
assignment. Non-
original work.
Writing Mechanics
(Communication)
(50 points)
50 to 47 points
Grammar and spelling were flawless.
46 to 45 points
No more than a few minor grammar
and/or spelling errors.
44 to 42 points
Grammar or spelling errors noted
that did not detract from
readability.
41 to 35 points
Repeated grammar or spelling errors
detracted from readability.
34 to 0 points
Administrative
(25 points)
25 to 24 points
Complied with all assignment
parameters – time limits, word limits,
citations, etc. Submitted assignment
IAW instructions.
23 points
Minor deviation(s) from assignment
parameters – time limits, word limits,
citations, etc. Submitted assignment
IAW instructions.
22 to 21 points
Multiple deviation(s) from
assignment parameters -time
limits, word limits, citations, etc.
Submitted assignment IAW
instructions.
20 to 18 points
Significant deviation(s) from assignment
parameters - time limits, word limits,
citations, etc. Did not submit assignment
IAW instructions.
17 to 0 points
Inappropriate and/
or unprofessional
response. Did not
complete
assignment. Non-
original work.
Inappropriate and/
or unprofessional
response. Did not
complete
assignment. Non-
original work.
Writing Style
points earned
Writing Mechanics
points earned
Administrative
points earned
Criteria
(Area)
(Points Possible)
(Admin)
A A-
B+/B
B-/C D/F
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