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Scoring Rubric for the Writing Test

by Matt Jones — last modified Thursday, July 26
The rubric is a 4-point scale. These numbers represent the different levels of writing proficiency demonstrated based on the nine learning outcomes.

These are intended to describe characteristics of most papers at a particular score point. The aim is to determine the best fit; a paper at any given score point may not meet all characteristics.

Score Point
 The Writing...
4
  • Focuses on the topic
  • Has ample supporting details
  • Has a logical structure that flows naturally with a beginning, middle, and end
  • Has a mature use of language with a consistent variety of words and sentence patterns
  • Shows an awareness of word usage and spelling patterns in commonly used words
  • Has capital letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns
  • Has correct end punctuation.
3
  • Is generally related to the topic
  • Has adequate supporting details
  • Has a logical order with an apparent beginning, middle, and end, although some lapses may occur
  • Has word choices that are generally adequate
  • Has sentences that are mostly complete
  • Has occasional word usage errors that do not interfere with the message
  • Has correct spelling in commonly used words
  • Has correct capitalization (at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns)
  • Has correct end punctuation.
2
  • Demonstrates an awareness of the topic but may include extraneous or loosely related material
  • Includes some supporting details
  • Shows an attempt at organizing the paper around a beginning, middle, and end
  • Has limited vocabulary
  • Has word usage errors that interfere with the message
  • Has commonly used words spelled correctly with few exceptions
  • Shows knowledge of the conventions of punctuation.
1
  • Is only slightly related to the topic
  • Offers few details
  • Exhibits little or no evidence of an organizational structure with a beginning, middle, or end
  • Has limited or inappropriate vocabulary that obscures meaning
  • Has gross errors in sentence structure
  • Has gross errors in word usage that impede communication
  • Has commonly used words frequently misspelled
  • Has frequent and blatant errors in basic punctuation.
0
  • Is illegible
  • Does not contain enough text
  • Displays a flagrant disregard of the topic.