Content

Complete

Generally complete

Somewhat complete

Incomplete

Writer uses the appropriate functions and vocabulary for the topic.

Writer usually uses the appropriate functions and vocabulary for the topic.

Writer uses few of the appropriate functions and vocabulary for the topic.

Writer uses none of the appropriate functions and vocabulary for the topic.

Comprehensibility

Comprehensible

Usually comprehensible

Sometimes comprehensible

Seldom comprehensible

Reader can always understand what the writer is trying to communicate.

Reader can understand most of what the writer is trying to communicate.

Reader can understand less than half of what the writer is trying to communicate.

Reader can understand little of what the writer is trying to communicate.

Accuracy

Accurate

Usually accurate

Sometimes accurate

Seldom accurate

Writer uses language correctly, including grammar, spelling, word order, and punctuation.

Writer usually uses language correctly, including grammar, spelling, word order, and punctuation.

Writer has some problems with language usage.

Writer makes a significant number of errors in language usage.

Organization

Well-organized

Generally well-organized

Somewhat organized

Poorly organized

Presentation is logical and effective.

Presentation is generally logical and effective with a few minor problems.

Presentation is somewhat illogical and confusing in places.

Presentation lacks logical order and organization.

Effort

Excellent effort

Good effort

Moderate effort

Minimal effort

Writer fulfills the requirements of the assignment and has put care and effort into the process.

Writer fulfills all of the requirements of the assignment.

Writer fulfills some of the requirements of the assignment.

Writer fulfills few of the requirements of the assignment.