BUE 4 / 5 Report Writing Rubric

Unsatisfactory (1)
Introduction
(Organization)

The introduction is weak. The beginning is simplistic.

There are no subtopics
The subtopics are not
introduced in the
introduced.
introduction.

Body Paragraphs The ideas and facts within a

(Subtopics)
paragraph do not connect or
are not on the same topic.
Very few facts, if any, are
(Ideas)
used and are not relevant to

the introduction.

Conclusion
(Organization)

Partially Proficient (2)

Some information within the

paragraphs is off topic.
The writing includes some
opinions or biases.
Facts are not consistently
relevant.

Proficient (3)
The introduction includes a
bold beginning.
Topic is introduced.
Subtopics are introduced.

Advanced (4)
All of the criteria of a three
(proficient) is met.
The introduction is over the
top and pulls the reader into
the report.

Paragraphs include information

that is on the same topic.

Informative, with facts only.
Facts are relevant.
Details are relevant.
Transitions lead from one
paragraph to the next.

The conclusion is missing or

The conclusion is weak.
Subtopics are restated.
All of the criteria of a three
includes new information. Not all subtopics are restated. Excellent ending concludes the (proficient) is met.
report.
The conclusion is over the
top.
The words that are used are

not precise, relevant, or

powerful.

Some precise words are used

relevant to the topic.
Few powerful verbs are used.
Some errors occur in the use of
content specific vocabulary.

Words are precise to the

research topic.
Vocabulary words (content
words) are used correctly.
Powerful verbs are used in
place of boring verbs.

Sentence Fluency Sentences are hard to read

and do not flow.
There is no variation in

sentence length.

The writing sounds choppy in

some places.

There is little variety in the

length of sentences or how
they begin.

The writing sounds smooth.

There is variation in the length
of sentences.

There is variation in how

sentences begin.

Word Choice

Conventions

All of the criteria of a three

(proficient) is met.
The ideas are fresh and
original.

6 or more words spelled

incorrectly.
Many capitalization errors
exist.
Contains many sentence
fragments or sentences are
incomplete.

One to five spelling errors

occur.
Some capitalization errors
exist.
Contains some sentence
fragments or sentences are
incomplete.

No spelling errors at all.

Nouns and the beginning of
sentences are capitalized
correctly.
Sentences are complete
thoughts.
Paragraphs are divided by

All of the criteria of a three

(proficient) is met.
Language enhances the
meaning of the writing.

All of the criteria of a three

(proficient) is met.
Dependent clauses are used
correctly.

No spelling errors at all.

Capitalization, punctuation, and
paragraphing are all correct.
Mastery of grammar and usage
is evident.

 No evidence of paragraphs.
Sentences are missing
punctuation.

Errors get in the way of

understanding the report.
Grammar usage is

significantly below gradelevel .

Bibliography

One reliable and quality

source is used.
Sources are not cited
correctly.
Sources are not
alphabetized or are
numbered incorrectly.

High Quality Work

NOT AN
OPTION

Paragraphs are not divided by

P.A.T.S.

All sentences contain

punctuation, but not used

correctly.
Few errors make the report
hard to understand.
Below grade-level rules of
grammar have been followed.

Two reliable and quality

sources are used.

Sources are not cited correctly.
Sources are not alphabetized
or are numbered incorrectly.
No title is present.

P.A.T.S.
No punctuation errors at all.
Grade-level rules of grammar
have been followed.

Two reliable and quality

sources are used.

Sources are cited correctly.
Sources are alphabetized and
numbered correctly.
Contains a title.

Report demonstrates the

original thinking of the writer.

Report is neat and easy to

read.
Attention has been paid to the
details of the presentation.
It is evident the writer
persevered.

NOT AN

OPTION

All of the criteria of a three

(proficient) is met.
Three of more reliable and
quality sources are used.

All of the criteria of a three

(proficient) is met.
The writer has worked through
multiple drafts, and can show
these drafts and revisions as
evidence.
BUE Team 2016