Sample Grading Sheets

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• Introductory Composition
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• Report
• Science Project
• General Grading Criteria: Composition 1xx

Composition 1xx Grading Sheet

	Strengths	Weaknesses
I. Introductory paragraphs A. Lead-in B. Thesis (narrowed topic + clear stance)
II. Body paragraphs: (Effective transition, clear focus, development with details, clear transitional words) A. Body paragraph one B. Body paragraph two C. Body paragraph three D. Body paragraph four E. etc.
III. Conclusion
IV. Punctuation, grammar, style, spelling

 

Grade for essay: ___________

Revision Instructions:

Sample Report Evaluation

Name:_________________

Subject:_________________

Must have:

5	__cover
5	__title page
5	__table of contents
5	__report
5	__pictures
5	__diagrams
5	__map
5	__bibliography (3 sources)
5	__information page (notes)
5	__glossary (at least 10 words)
5	__oral reading and presentation
5	__neatness

__ total points

 

DETAILED REPORT EVALUATION

Cover:

Title page:

Table of contents:

Report:

Pictures:

Diagram:

Map:

Bibliography:

Information page:

Glossary:

Oral presentation:

Neatness:

 

Grade ____

Evaluation of Written Report

Score	Possible Points	Feature	Comments
		Subject:
	10	relevant & important topic
		objectives defined & possible
		scope suitably restricted
	30	Content:
		amount of information
		accuracy of information
		value of information
		analysis of data adequate
		interpretation logical
	15	Organization & Expression:
		conciseness
		clarity
		arrangement of information
	20	Format (Specified Style):
		citations and references in
		correct style
		tables and legends
		figures and legends
		margins
		headings
	15	Grammar & Usage:
		puncutation
		spelling
		grammar
		word usage
	10	Miscellaneous
		neatness
		adherence to schedule
		initiative & originality
		other comments
_____	100	TOTAL

Science Project checksheet

GENERAL 50 POINTS

1. Correct form (15)

Reference list (3)

Citation of sources(2)

Mechanics (order, table of contents, list of tables, list of figures, cover) (5)

Layout (5)

2. Composition skills (10)

Spelling (5)

Grammar (5)

3. Log book used to record experimental data, ideas, etc. (10)

4. Abstract (10)

5. Acknowledgments (5)

TOTAL GENERAL: _________

EXHIBIT 50 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS

1. Summarized project well (30)

Problem and hypothesis easy to understand (5)

Experimental method clearly stated (10)

Results summarized in graphs/tables (10)

Conclusion presented (5)

2. Eye appeal (10)

Neat lettering (3)

Pleasing placement of parts (2)

Good use of color (3)

Sturdiness (2)

3. Creativity (10)

TOTAL EXHIBIT POINTS: _______

TOTAL PROJECT: ______

General Grading Criteria: Composition 1xx

1. Consistently, clearly and effectively communicates it purpose to its audience in all areas of writing: Consistently clear focus, sufficient development, and coherent in terms of organization and style. The ideas are also well thought-out and worthwhile.
2. Strong in most areas, but intermittently deficient in one area of containing minor problems in more than one area. For instance, the essay may be strong in all areas but have some problems with audience contact, portions may lose focus or be underdeveloped, or there may be some distracting inconsistencies or errors in style (coherence).
3. The essay generally does the main job of the assignment—so it maintains its purpose. But it's either intermittently deficient in two categories or consistently deficient in one. For instance, there may be intermittent problems with both audience contact and development, or the whole essay may be consistently underdeveloped.
4. The essay is consistently deficient in two areas—for example, consistently unfocused and underdeveloped to the degree that the deficiencies undermine the purpose of the essay. An unfocused and underdeveloped essay, for instance, would not be able to convey its message to a reader in any significant way. The essay could also have enough serious problems in a combination of areas that the purpose is undermined. It could also miss a major portion of the assignment—like an essay which has no connection to the assigned topic.
6. This is an essay that either was not turned in, or is so deficient in so many areas that it might just as well not have been. Or, it could be an essay which completely misses the assignment altogether.

For more information on grading criteria, see What Makes a Good Writing Assignment?