teaching with writing

physical sciences grading

Typical grading criteria across all disciplines include assignment address; development of ideas; consistency of focus; purpose and audience address; choice and use of evidence; logical organization (and/or attention to prescribed formats); accuracy of citations; coherence; and attention to standard mechanics/grammar. In addition, grading rubrics accompanying social sciences assignments often specify the quality of summaries, discrepancy of studies, accuracy of data, and clarity of logic and insight.

sample grading rubrics

• Geology, Philosophy Behind the Grading of Term Papers: a grid that lists weighted criteria, including summary, text, figures, and citation and references, for a formal research paper.

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