Written Assignment Rubric

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Concepts Reflects a strong understanding of concepts and materials. Work reflects understanding of concepts and materials, as well as use of skills discussed in class. Work shows some understanding of concepts, materials and skills. Work lacks understanding of concepts, materials, and skills.

Diligence

Approaches assignment thoughtfully with high quality results. Insightful thinking develops and expands through project.

Developing exploration of content.

Student has solid ideas but does not pursue them.

Student seems to passively attempt to fulfill assignment without sufficient thought or exploration.
Work Quality Work presented with high level of care and quality. Work is neat and craftsmanship is solid. Work is somewhat messy and presentation detracts from the overall project. Work is messy and craftsmanship detracts from overall presentation.
Effort

Completes work with excellence and exceeds
instructor expectations.

Student exhibits exemplary commitment to the project.

Completes work in an above average manner, yet more could have been done.

Student needs to go one step further to achieve excellence.

Work is complete but it lacks finishing touches or can be improved with a little effort.

Student does just enough to meet requirements.

Student shows minimal effort and does not meet the basic requirements of the assignment.