2008-2009 GE Written Communication Assessment Rubric
(as approved and adopted by the LEAP Committe 01/26/09)
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Thesis
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Provides clear, specific thesis and audience awareness
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Provides specific thesis and audience awareness
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Provides thesis
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Thesis is unclear
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No thesis present
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Analytical Content
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Demonstrates original thinking and depth of analysis
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Demonstrates analytical ability
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Demonstrates partial ability to analyze
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Demonstrates little or no analytical ability
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Demonstrates no ability to analyze the material
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Organization / paragraph development
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Uses organization & development of controlling idea with specifics and transitions
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Uses organization in most paragraphs, some specifics and transitions.
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Uses limited organization, somewhat inconsistent specifics and transitions.
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Uses insufficient organization, few specifics, little or no unity or transitions
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Uses no visible organization, significant examples or unity within & between paragraphs
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Mechanics and Syntax
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Possesses high proficiency in grammar usage, spelling, punctuation, sentence variety and clarity
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Possesses adequate grammatical proficiency, accuracy in mechanics & some variety in sentence structure.
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Shows grammatical inconsistency, poor spelling, punctuation & moderate use of sentence variety.
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Lacks proficiency in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, Rare use of sentence variety; poor clarity.
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Persistently lacks accuracy in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. No sentence variety; poor clarity.
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Format
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Format (MLA or APA) is used consistently and correctly.
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Format (MLA or APA) is mostly used consistently and correctly.
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Format (MLA or APA) is moderately used consistently and correctly.
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Format (MLA or APA) is rarely used consistently or correctly.
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Format (MLA or APA) is used inconsistently, incorrectly or not at all.
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The rubric displayed above is used for scoring of the Arizona Western College General Education Outcomes Assessment in Written Communication. Students graduating from AWC may be required to demonstrate a writing sample during their application for graduation. For questions regarding this rubric or Arizona Western College assessment program, please contact the Office of Assessment and Program Review at 344-7664.
Written Communication Assessment Rubric
(Rubric used prior to 1/26/09)
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5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
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| Thesis |
Clear, specific thesis and awareness of audience |
Clear thesis and awareness of audience |
Provides Thesis |
Does not provide a clear thesis |
Does not provide a thesis |
| Thesis support |
Fully develops examples to support thesis in logical, coherent manner |
Develops examples to support thesis in logical, coherent manner |
Develops examples to support thesis in somewhat coherent manner |
Does not properly develop examples to support thesis |
Lacks examples to support thesis |
| Analysis |
Demonstrates original thinking and depth of analysis |
Demonstrates depth of analysis |
Demonstrates partial depth of analysis |
Demonstrates little or no depth of analysis |
Demonstrates no depth of analysis |
| Comprehension |
Demonstrates depth of comprehension of material used |
Demonstrates comprehension of material used |
Demonstrates partial comprehension of matrial used |
Demonstrates little comprehension of material used |
Demonstrates no comprehension of material used |
| Grammar, spelling & punctuation |
Shows high proficiency in standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation |
Shows adequate proficiency in standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation |
Shows inconsistent proficiency in standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation |
Shows lack of proficiency in standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation |
Shows persistent, serious lack of proficiency in standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation |
The rubric displayed above is used for scoring of the Arizona Western College General Education Outcomes Assessment in Written Communication. Students graduating from AWC may be required to demonstrate a writing sample during their application for graduation. For questions regarding this rubric or Arizona Western College assessment program, please contact the Office of Assessment and Program Review at 344-7664.
Oral Communication Assessment
(pilot in 2005-2006):
*SLO=Student Learning Outcomes
| Intended SLO* |
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Emerging:
New, novice demonstration of competency, many areas for skill development |
Developing:
Demonstrates some level of competency and areas for skill development |
Advanced:
Demonstrates significant level of competency and few areas for development |
| A,C |
Competency 1:
Chooses and narrows a topic appropriately for the audience and occasion. |
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| A,C |
Competency 2:
Communicates the thesis/specific purpose |
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3 |
| A,C |
Competency 3:
Provides supporting material appropriate to the audience and occasion |
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| A,C |
Competency 4:
Uses an organizational pattern appropriate to the topic, audience, occasion, and purpose. |
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| A,C |
Competency 5:
Uses language appropriate to the audience and occasion. |
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| A,B,D |
Competency 6:
Uses vocal variety in rate, pitch, and volume to heighten and maintain interest appropriate to the audience and occasion. |
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| A,B,D |
Competency 7:
Uses pronunciation, grammar, articulation appropriate to the audience and occasion. |
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| B,D |
Competency 8:
Uses physical behaviors that support the verbal message. |
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