Grading Rubric

A+ Outstanding ideas. Student has exceptionally high ability to think critically and conceptually. Grammar and sentence structure are almost flawless.


A Excellent. Work shows high level of critical and conceptual thinking. Few to no grammar or structural errors


A- Very strong ideas. Work shows capacity to think critically and conceptually. Few grammar or structural errors


B+ Very good. Work shows evidence of critical thinking. Minor grammatical and structural errors


B Good. Work shows organization and thought. Minor grammatical and structural errors.


B- Fairly Good. Work shows strong ideas and an attempt at organization and structure. Grammatical and/or structural errors do not obstruct meaning


C Satisfactory. Work attempts to fulfill criteria but does not show advanced thought, organization or sentence structure. Grammar and other errors at times obscure meaning


D Weak. Student makes a poor attempt to fulfill criteria. No evidence of careful thought or organization. Grammar and other errors often obscure meaning


F Work does not fulfill criteria and/or is unreadable