Paper Grading Rubric (100 Points Total)
Main Criteria (80 points total)
1. Attention to the Prompt – 30 points
● 30–27: Fully addresses all aspects of the prompt with depth and clarity
● 26–23: Addresses most aspects of the prompt, some areas underdeveloped
● 22–19: Limited engagement with the prompt, missing key elements
● 18–0: Off-topic or does not address the prompt
2. Implementation of Previously Given Feedback – 30 points
● 30–27: Clearly incorporates feedback, major improvement shown
● 26–23: Feedback is partially incorporated, some issues remain
● 22–19: Minimal evidence of applying feedback
● 18–0: No evidence of applying feedback
3. Writing Mechanics (Grammar, Punctuation, Citation) – 20 points
● 20–18: Grammatically correct, proper punctuation, citations correct in style (MLA/Chicago)
● 17–15: Minor errors, but meaning remains clear
● 14–12: Frequent errors that occasionally hinder clarity
● 11–0: Serious errors that obscure meaning or incorrect/missing citations
Secondary Criteria (10 points total)
4. Structure & Formatting – 5 points
● 5: Clear sentence structure, logical flow, and coherent paragraphs
● 4: Mostly clear, some awkward phrasing or organization issues
● 3–2: Frequent structural issues that hinder readability
● 1–0: Lacks coherence and structure
5. Adherence to Due Date (Weekly Writing Assignments Only) – 5 points
● 5 points: Submitted on time
● 3 points: Submitted late but within 24 hours
● 1 point: Submitted 1–2 days late
● 0 points: Submitted more than 48 hours late (results in a score of 0/100 for the entire assignment)
Note: Research papers require prior approval from the instructor for extensions. Late submissions without approved extensions may receive a score of 0.
Minor Deductions (up to –10 points)
● Incorrect font size (–2)
● Incorrect spacing (–2)
● Missing page numbers (–2)
● Other formatting issues (–1 to –4 at instructor’s discretion)
Total Possible: 100 points
