Writing Center paper Scoring Rubric

Category Rubric
A:
Mechanical
(Sentence Level)
Inadequate (1 pt.): Sentences and paragraphs are difficult to read and understand due to poor grammar or mechanics.
Needs Improvement (2 pts.): The paper contains numerous grammatical and mechanical errors.
Adequate (3 pts.): The paper contains minimal grammatical or mechanical errors.
Excellent: (4 pts.): The paper is clear and concise and the grader found no grammatical or mechanical errors.
B:
Clarity
(Paragraph Level)
Inadequate (1 pt.): There appears to be no organization of the paper’s contents.
Needs Improvement (2 pts.): Organization of the paper is difficult to follow due to a combination of inadequate transitions and a rambling format.
Adequate (3 pts.): The paper can easily be followed. A combination of the following is apparent: Basic transitions are used. A structured format is used.
Excellent: (4 pts.): The paper can easily be followed. A combination of the following is apparent: Effective transitions are used. A polished format is used.
C:
Organization
(Whole paper)
Inadequate (1 pt.): Thoughts in the writing do not appear organized or logical. No organization visible.
Needs Improvement (2 pts.): Some thoughts are discernible, but the paper confuses the reader. It is unclear the direction the paper will take.
Adequate (3 pts.): Most thoughts appear logically, but the paper is listless, flat, or slightly muddled.
Excellent (4 pts.): The paper presents its ideas eloquently, logically, and clearly. Writer leads the reader gracefully.
D:
Followed Assignment Directions
Inadequate (2 pts.): The paper has no apparent relation to the directions of the assignment.
Needs Improvement (4 pts.): Some of the paper follows the directions.
Adequate (6 pts.): Most of the paper follows the directions.
Excellent: (8 pts.): The paper follows the directions precisely.
E:
Explains Writing Center Services
Inadequate (2 pts.): Names the services, but they are no't explained.
Needs Improvement (4 pts.): Attempts to explain the services, but is misleading or inaccurate.
Adequate (6 pts.): Service details are accurate, but either incomplete or rambling.
Excellent: (8 pts.): Service explanation is both concise and complete.
F:
Interview
Inadequate (2 pts.): Doesn't mention interview, or didn't conduct one.
Needs Improvement (4 pts.): Attempts to describe the interview, but is incomplete or rambling.
Adequate (6 pts.): Describes interviewed person's role and the interview, but isn't concise.
Excellent: (8 pts.): Describes interviewed person's role and the interview consisely and completely.