A Rubric to Enrich Student Writing and Understanding

Let Us Talk : Oral Communication to Enrich Student Writing and Writing Instruction

Essay Rubric 6+1 Trait Writing Model

Introduction (organization) The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and previews the structure of the paper. The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, but it is not particularly inviting to the reader. The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to th...

Evaluating Rater and Rubric Performance on a Writing Placement Exam

As higher education institutions pursue internationalization in response to globalization, the lingua franca status of English is driving expectations that even in countries where English is not a national language, graduate students should have the language skills to be able to disseminate their research in English. It is within this wider context that several departments at Universidad de Los...

Rubric for Assessment of Student Advanced U

Component 2: Supporting Historical Evidence 1 Point: There are no specific historical textual evidence provided and no evidence of having done any reading and assimilating of secondary or primary sources, depending upon the nature of the written assignment. 2 Points: There are a few historical textual examples given, but more specific evidence and citation is needed to develop paper fully. 3 Po...

A student guide to proofreading and writing in science.

Scientific writing requires a distinct style and tone, whether the writing is intended for an undergraduate assignment or publication in a peer-reviewed journal. From the first to the final draft, scientific writing is an iterative process requiring practice, substantial feedback from peers and instructors, and comprehensive proofreading on the part of the writer. Teaching writing or proofreadi...