Exam Marking Rubric
Criteria Poor
Accuracy of
content and Poor understanding of content
analysis Inaccurate or incoherent analysis
Unclear/missing argument
Ineffective, unpersuasive use of
evidence, or absence of evidence
Does not address or inadequately
addresses question
Organisation Incorrect or weak structure that
lack a clear contention, topic
sentences and/or
Communication Writing style unclear/ incoherent
(frequent errors in English
grammar/spelling/
punctuation/typos)
Poor quality of writing impedes the
authors ability to articulate ideas
Good
Mostly accurate understanding of
content
Coherent analysis, but demonstrates
several flaws or inaccuracies
Weak argument
Largely narrative rather than
analytical
Uses evidences, but at times
ineffectively or unpersuasively
Addresses question sufficiently
Mostly correct structure, but
exhibits shortcomings in
contention, topic sentences,
intro/conclusion, etc.
Writing style mostly clear and
coherent (minor errors in English
grammar/spelling/
punctuation/typos)
Generally effective articulation of
ideas
Very Good
Accurate understanding of content
Coherent analysis
More analytical than narrative
Clear argumentation
Uses evidence in support of the
argument
Fully addresses the question
Correct structure with clear
contention, good topic sentences,
good intro/conclusion, etc.
Writing style clear and coherent
(few errors in English
grammar/spelling/
punctuation/typos)
Effective articulation of ideas
Excellent
Accurate understanding of content
Strong analysis
Original and clear argumentation
Uses evidence effectively in support
of the argument
Demonstrates originality and
complexity in clear and direct
response to all aspects of the
question
Strong structure, with clear
contention, crisp topic sentences,
clear intro/conclusion, etc.
Clear & concise writing style with
few errors
Excellent articulation of ideas