Vincennes University
Writing Assessment - Analytic Rubric
		4	3	2	1	0
		Excellent	Good	Adequate	Limited	Unacceptable
BASIC ELEMENTS OF WRITING
1. Clear thesis or main idea
2. Clear organization, including introduction,
body, conclusion, and transitions.
3. Reflects standards of written English and
concern for grammar, spelling, punctuation,
and mechanics.
4. Style and tone are appropriate to the
audience and assignment.
SOURCES
5. Represents outside sources accurately
without plagiarizing.
6. Conventional citation for the sources.
7. Sources used provide relevant evidence for
the thesis.
CONTENT
8. Follows directions and responds to all parts
of the assignment.
9. Arguments and information are relevant to
the thesis.
10. Content displays evidence of good analysis
and reasoning.
11. Content displays evidence of independent
thinking or perspective.
Revised 10/27/2005