Reflection: Academic Path – Rubric
Academic Background and Motivation 13 points
Criteria Description
Academic Background and Motivation
5. Target 13 points
The response is addressed with a well-focused topic. Main idea
stands out and is supported by detailed information.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
The response to the prompt is clear and the supporting
information digs deeper into what the prompt is asking.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
The response to the prompt is acceptable but it could use more
supporting information.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
The response is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection
of information.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
No response to the prompt is given.
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Program of Study or Degree 13 points
Criteria Description
Program of Study or Degree
5. Target 13 points
The response is addressed with a well-focused topic. Main idea
stands out and is supported by detailed information.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
The response is clear, but the supporting information is general or
missing.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
The response is somewhat clear but there is a need for more
supporting information.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
The response is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection
of information.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
No response to the prompt is given.
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Future Career Goals or Plans 13 points
Criteria Description
Future Career Goals or Plans
5. Target 13 points
The response is addressed with a well-focused topic. Main idea
stands out and is supported by detailed information.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
The response is clear, but the supporting information is general or
missing.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
The response is somewhat clear but there is a need for more
supporting information.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
The response is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection
of information.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
No response to the prompt is given.
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Future Success 13 points
Criteria Description
Future Success
5. Target 13 points
The response is addressed with a well-focused topic. Main idea
stands out and is supported by detailed information.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
The response is clear, but the supporting information is general or
missing.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
The response is somewhat clear but there is a need for more
supporting information.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
The response is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection
of information.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
No response to the prompt is given.
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Paragraph Development and Transitions 3.25 points
Criteria Description
Paragraph Development and Transitions
5. Target 3.25 points
There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and
transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph
and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure
is seamless.
4. Acceptable 2.76 points
A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent.
Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic
sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.
3. Approaching 2.44 points
Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some
inconsistency in organization or in their relationship to each other.
2. Insufficient 2.11 points
Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of
ideas, unity, coherence, or cohesiveness. Some degree of
organization is evident.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence.
No apparent connections between paragraphs are established.
Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization
is disjointed.
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Mechanics of Writing 6.5 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
5. Target 6.5 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice
and sentence structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable 5.52 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and
sentence structure are used.
3. Approaching 4.88 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is
generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient 4.23 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present.
Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are
recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning.
Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found
throughout.
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Paper Format 3.25 points
Criteria Description
Includes use of appropriate style for the major and assignment.
5. Target 3.25 points
All format elements are correct.
4. Acceptable 2.76 points
Appropriate template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in
formatting style.
3. Approaching 2.44 points
Appropriate template is used, and formatting is correct, although
some minor errors may be present.
2. Insufficient 2.11 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or
mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Appropriate template is not used appropriately, or documentation
format is rarely followed correctly.
Total 65 points
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