Philosophy Department Rubric for Papers and Oral …



Department of Mathematics & Statistics Rubric for Papers and Oral Presentations

Key

5 = Well exceeds expectations, 4 = Somewhat exceeds expectations, 3 = Meets expectations, 2 = Somewhat below expectations, 1 = Does not meet expectations

|Mathematical/Statistical Research | | | | | |

|Identifies and cites appropriate primary sources |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|Effectively incorporates appropriate primary sources |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|Identifies and cites appropriate secondary sources |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|Effectively incorporates appropriate secondary sources |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|Mathematical/Statistical Writing | | | | | |

| Writing Skills | | | | | |

|The text is well organized |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|The writer stays on topic |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|The text is clear |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|There are effective transitions between ideas |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|The tone is appropriate for the purpose and the intended audience |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|The writing conforms to standards of Edited Standard Written English |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

| Mathematical/Statistical Content | | | | | |

|Develops major points that support the central thesis |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|Demonstrates ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, succinctly and coherently |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|The text has a clear thesis |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|The text has an identifiable thesis |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|The text has a substantial thesis |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|Demonstrates an understanding of major ideas relevant to the topic |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|Adequately covers the main issues relevant to the topic |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|Details are necessary, relevant and appropriate |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|The text accurately and fairly represents the views expressed in primary and secondary |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|sources | | | | | |

| Reasoning Ability | | | | | |

|The analysis is logical |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|The analysis is internally consistent |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|The analysis is well-developed |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|The student draws plausible conclusions from the reasoning presented in the text |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|The line of argument anticipates and adequately responds to relevant objections |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

| Revision and Improvement | | | | | |

|Student improves written work in response to comments |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|Oral Skills | | | | | |

|Language employed is appropriate to content and audience |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|Oral expression is fluent and grammatically correct |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|The speaker orders major points that support the purpose of the presentation in a |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|reasonable manner | | | | | |

|The speaker stays on topic |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|Demonstrates ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, succinctly and coherently |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|Demonstrates an understanding of questions and an ability to give relevant responses |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|Demonstrates flexibility and creativity in responding to questions by not merely repeating |5 |4 |3 |2 |1 |

|what was said during presentation | | | | | |

Comments:

Overall Evaluation: Pass:

Fail:

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