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Conversations Rubric

Formal Writing Content

Sense of
meaning/purpose

clear and
provocative thesis;
sense of direction

clear, focused thesis

clear topic; thesis may


be unfocused

unfocused; may omit


thesis

Depth of
understanding/analysis.

depth of understanding;
attempts to interpret.

sound understanding
of topic; some depth

basic understanding;
tends to summarize

little understanding of
the topic.

Strength of argument.

developed with some


intellectual appeal

clearly and logically


developed

parts illogical or hard


to follow

inadequate material

Choice/support of
examples and quotations

well-chosen detail,
examples,
and quotations that are
supported well

relevant details and


examples support
main points and are
somewhat well-supported

relies on general
knowledge, emotion;
quotations are poorly
supported.

details, examples, and


quotations are not
clearly linked to topic
and/or not supported at all
(floating quotes)

Comments:
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Style/Clarity

Style

Style and tone help to


accomplish purpose, and
add impact.

Appropriate tone and level


of language.

Generally colloquial.

Often uses inappropriate


tone or language.

Wide repertoire of
effective sentence
structures.

Varied sentence types and


lengths.
Varied and appropriate
language.

Precise, concise language.


Takes risks with a variety
of language choices.
Form

Engaging introduction.
Sound structure; seems
effortless and natural.
Smoothy integrates
elements such as
examples, explanations,
and anecdotes.
Conclusion provides a
satisfying resolution.

Conventions (spelling,
grammar, punctuation,
etc.)

Few errors; these do


not distract the
reader
(may only be
noticeable

Some attempts to use


effective techniques.
Opening establishes
context and purpose.

Limited repertoire of
sentences.
Straightforward
vocabulary.
Little evidence of
deliberate techniques.

Opening establishes
purpose.

Sequence is generally
logical but may lack sense
Transitions help to connect
of direction.
ideas clearly.
Transitions awkward or
Conclusion focuses on the
missing in places.
purpose; tries to provide a
resolution.
Conclusion is often
mechanical.

Simple sentences and


coordination.
Basic vocabulary; errors in
word choice.
Disjointed and awkward.

Opening either fails to


introduce topic or lacks
purpose.

Sequence is logical.

May include some


errors; these are
generally not serious
and do not distract the
reader.

Includes noticeable
errors that may distract
the reader but do not
interfere with meaning.

Structure may seem


illogical or random.
May seem disjointed
because ideas are not
linked with transitions.
Omits or provides
ineffective ending
Includes frequent
noticeable errors in
basic structures and
language that may
interfere with meaning

when the reader looks for


them).
/12

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