TESOL Certificate Programs

Rubric for Written Assignments V2

Student Name: Di An
Item

Date: November 30, 2016

Class: Portfolio

Assignment: Philosophy of Teaching Statement Instructor Name: Erin Butler

0 No
evidence
The
assignment
was not
submitted, or
the submitted
assignment
was not
relevant to the
task at hand.

1 Unsatisfactory

2 Needs Improvement

3 Meets Expectations

4 Exceeds Expectations

Ideas are not well developed or

may fail to demonstrate an
understanding of the task. Main
ideas, or examples/details, may
be obscure or missing. When
required, outside evidence may
be missing or may fail to
support claims.

Ideas are somewhat developed, and

demonstrate some understanding of
the task. Main point(s) and
examples/details may be included
but not well integrated. When
required, outside evidence may be
minimal or may not fully support
claims.

Ideas are developed, and

demonstrate an accurate
understanding of the task.
Main point(s) and supporting
examples/details are clear
and easily identifiable. When
required, relevant outside
evidence is included. It
supports claims.

Organizatio
n & Format

The
assignment
was not
submitted, or
the submitted
assignment
organized or
formatted in
an appropriate
or effective
way given the
task at hand.

The organization is not effective

for the task, or there is a lack of
organization. Errors with
transitions and connectors
interfere with
comprehensibility. Paper may
not meet basic requirements for
APA format, and may not meet
basic requirements for title,
word count, spacing, etc.

The organization is somewhat

effective for the task, although it
may be loose or unclear. There may
be some errors with transitions and
connectors. Paper may not follow
APA format entirely or may have
errors in citation/style. Paper may
not meet all requirements for title,
word count, spacing, etc.

The organization is
effective for the task. The
organization is clear and
logical. Transitions and
connectors are used
appropriately. Paper
follows APA format with
few errors in citation/style.
Paper meets most
requirements for title,
word count, spacing, etc.

Ideas are fully developed, and

demonstrate a significant and
accurate understanding of the
task. Main point(s) and
examples/ details are
identifiable, clear, and
engaging for the reader. When
required, compelling outside
evidence is included; it is
seamlessly integrated into the
paper to support claims.
The organization is highly
effective for the task.
Organization skillfully and
logically builds support for the
thesis. Transitions and
connectors are used appropriately
and seamlessly. Paper follows
APA format with no errors in
citation or style. Paper meets
requirements for title, word
count, spacing, etc.

Usage &
Mechanics

The
assignment
was not
submitted, or
the submitted
assignment
was not
relevant to the
task at hand.

Linguistic features of the

writing (syntax, usage, word
form, tone/register, spelling,
capitalization, punctuation, etc.)
are not effective. Errors are
very distracting and/or interfere
greatly with the
comprehensibility of the
message. The writing is not
professional or academic.

Linguistic features of the writing

(syntax, usage, word form,
tone/register, spelling,
capitalization, punctuation, etc.) are
somewhat effective. The errors
may be distracting and/or interfere
with the comprehensibility of the
message. The writing may not be
professional or academic.

Linguistic features of the

writing (syntax, usage,
word form, tone/register,
spelling, capitalization,
punctuation, etc.) are
effective. There may be a
few errors, but they do not
interfere with the
comprehensibility of the
message. The writing is
generally
professional/academic.

Content

Linguistic features of the writing

(syntax, usage, word form,
tone/register, spelling,
capitalization, punctuation, etc.)
are highly effective. There are no
apparent errors. The writing is
very professional and academic.

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Rubric for Written Assignments V2
Comments:
Congratulations on a successful philosophy statement. The content was very well developed with examples and research (citation) to support your ideas. Your
strength with the content was your ability to integrate social work with TESOL; integrating and developing excellent sources that could be applied to both houses of
thought for example the looking glass concept. In addition, you did a excellent job of giving extended examples that described the activity or learning taking place
(jigsaw, Linguistic class example). This shows your ability to apply your experiences to concepts which is a good academic skill.
To improve (content), your introduction was long, and could have been better divided in separate paragraphs and edited down. Also the format (organization) needed
some improvements: indenting, attention to minor errors in APA style. Please pay attention to editing for these points when doing a final submission. Despite these
errors, your content was excellent.
Well done!
Erin E. Butler, TESOL Trainer

Grading Scale: 12.0 11.0 points = A

Raw Score: ____11_____/12

10.5 9.5 points = B

9 8 points = C

7.5 6.5 points = D

Letter Grade: _______A-___________

Below 6 = F