Rubric #7, Outline of Final Paper (M5) Remember to use the information in the columns to complete the components of the assignment.
Criteria 20 points possible
Accomplished Proficient Needs Work Unacceptable
Outline content 10 points maximum
Clear relationship between headings and subheadings Topics are addressed with at least 3 concrete details for major headings All information clearly relates to main topic
Lack of clarity in relationship between headings and subheadings No more than 2 concrete details in any part of outline No less than 85% of information relates to main topic
No clear relationship among headings and subheadings Lack of thesis statement More than 2 paragraphs Fewer than 2 concrete details in any part of outline Not all information relates to the topic
Unable to identify topic Very few concrete details in total outline Information doesn’t support topic
Organization 6 points maximum
Correct use of alphanumeric outline format Elements flow logically and clearly
No more than 3 errors in use of alphanumeric outline format Generally logical content but flow lacks smoothness
Incomplete outline headings Unclear how subheadings relate to headings Progression of ideas lacks logic
Headings only; no subheadings Off topic with little logic
MUGS 4 points maximum
No more than 2 MUGS errors Margins & font correct
No more than 3 MUGS errors No more than one (1) error in margins & font
More than 3 MUGS errors Two (2) or more errors in margins & font
Serious and multiple errors Three (3) or more errors in margins & font
Interpretation of Final Points: Accomplished: 20.00 – 18.01 points Proficient: 18.00 – 16.01 points Need Work: 16.00 – 14.01 points Unacceptable: Less than 14 points
