Report writing City Developments Limited

Report Writing Rubric

Semester Session : __________________________________________________
Course Name ( Course Code) : __________________________________________________
Lecture group :
Student Name (Matric No) : __________________________________________________

Task description :___________________________________________________

CONTENT (Report Writing)

Traits

Poor

(0-3)

Fair

(4-6)

Good

(7-9)

Excellent

(10-12)

Score

Organization

Totally unrelated. The information appears to be disorganised.

Remotely relevant. Information is organized but paragraphs are not well-structured.

Somewhat relevant. Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs.

Directly relevant. Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings.

Information

One or more topics were not addressed. Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.

All topics are addressed and most questions are answered with about 1 sentence each. Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and / or examples are given.

All topics are addressed and most questions are answered with at least about 2 sentences each. Information clearly related to the main topic. It provides 1 – 2 supporting details and / or examples.

All topics are addressed and all questions are answered. Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and / or examples.

_____ x 2

Analyses

Provides insufficient evaluation and critical analysis of the topic in terms of research and comparison to similar work done by others.

Provides somewhat adequate evaluation and critical analysis of the topic in terms of research and comparison to similar work done by others.

Demonstrates thoughtful evaluation and critical analysis of the topic in terms of research and comparison to similar work done by others.

Demonstrates sophisticated evaluation and critical analysis of the topic in terms of research and comparison to similar work done by others.

 
_____ x 2

Grammar & Spelling

Many grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.

Some grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.

A few grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.

No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.

Appearance

Unacceptable appearance. Does not use appropriate table, figure, font, font size, line spacing and border areas. Unclear style.

Appearance is acceptable but a lot could be improved.

Appearance is generally good; only some elements need to be improved

Excellent formatting and appearance. Use appropriate table, figure, font, font size, line spacing and border areas.

Sources & References

Some sources are not accurately documented. References are not cited in text, and no or few references are provided in the reference list. Style and format are incorrect.

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented but many are not in the desired format. Few references are cited in text and in the reference list. Most references use incorrect style and format.

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired format. Most references are cited in text and appropriately provided in reference list. Most references use correct style and format.

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format. Complete references in text and reference list. All references use correct style and format.

Timeliness

Report handed in more
than 1 week late.

Up to 1 week late.

Up to two days late.

Report handed in on
time.

Total Score

/108

Lecturer’s Name : _________________________________

Date :__________________________________