Department of Chemical Engineering Auburn University

Written Communication Assessment Rubric

Course No.: Team/Student: CHEN4470 Process Design Practice Date: Reviewer:

Topic (Weight) Organization & Style (2)

Unacceptable (0)

Marginal (1)

Acceptable (2)

Exceptional (3)

Points

Sequence of

Work is hard to

Information is

Information is

information is difficult to follow. No apparent structure or continuity. Purpose of work is not clearly stated.

follow as there is very little continuity. Purpose of work is stated, but does not assist in following work.

presented in a logical presented in a logical, manner, which is easily interesting way, which followed. is easy to follow. Purpose of work is clearly stated assists the structure of work. Purpose is clearly stated and explains the structure of work.

Content & Knowledge (3)

No grasp of

Uncomfortable with

At ease with

Demonstration of

information. Clearly no knowledge of subject matter. No questions are answered. No interpretation made.

content. Only basic concepts are demonstrated and interpreted.

content and able to elaborate and explain to some degree.

full knowledge of the subject with explanations and elaboration.

Format & Aesthetics (1)

Work is illegible,

Mostly consistent

Format is generally

Format is

format changes throughout, e.g. font type, size etc. Figures and tables are sloppy and fail to provide intended information.

format. Figures and tables are legible, but not convincing.

consistent including heading styles and captions. Figures and tables are neatly done and provide intended information.

consistent throughout including heading styles and captions. Figures and tables are presented logically and reinforce the text.

Spelling & Grammar (1) References (2)

F F

Numerous spelling

F F

Several spelling

F F

Minor misspellings

F F

Negligible

and grammatical errors.

and grammatical errors.

and/or grammatical errors.

misspellings and/or grammatical errors.

No referencing

Inadequate list of

Minor inadequacies

Reference section

system used.

references or references in text. Inconsistent or illogical referencing system.

in references. Consistent referencing system.

complete and comprehensive. Consistent and logical referencing system.

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OVERALL PERFORMANCE POINTS REQUIRED

Unacceptable

Marginal

Acceptable

Exceptional

TOTAL

06

713

1420

2127