Rubric for Module Paper



Criterion

4

A-level qualities
(90–100)

3

B-level qualities
(80–89)

2

C-level qualities
(70–79)

1

F-level qualities
(below 70)



Score

Completeness

 Complete in all respects; addresses all questions thoroughly; meets or exceeds all requirements Complete in most respects; addresses all questions, but not all are answered thoroughly; meets all requirements Incomplete in many respects; does not address all questions; meets most requirements Incomplete in most respects; addresses few questions; meets few or no requirements  

Understanding

 Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the topic(s) Demonstrates an accomplished understanding of the topic(s) Demonstrates an acceptable understanding of the topic(s) Demonstrates an inadequate understanding of the topic(s)  

Documentation

 Contains well-documented statements and appropriate references to the readings and the assigned article Contains adequately documented statements and references to the readings and the assigned article Contains limited support for statements or references to the readings and the assigned article Contains no documentation or references to the readings and the assigned article  

Writing mechanics

 Writing demonstrates a sophisticated clarity, conciseness, and correctness Writing is accomplished in terms of clarity and conciseness and contains only a few errors Writing lacks clarity or conciseness and contains numerous errors Writing is unfocused, rambling, or contains serious errors  

Total:

  

Note: Criteria are evaluated on a 4-3-2-1-0 basis. Total rubric points are converted first to a letter grade and then to a numerical equivalent based on a 0–100 scale: 16 = A (93–100); 15 = A– (90–92); 14 = B+ (88–89); 12– 13 = B (83–87); 11 = B– (80–82); 10 = C+ (78–79); 8–9 = C (73–77); 7 = C– (70–72); 3–6 = D (60–69); 0–2 = F (below 60).