Assessment Rubrics for WOVE Composing

As part of a comprehensive assessment program, ISUComm has developed programmatic rubrics that can also be used, in modified form, for assignment and overall student assessment in the communication classroom. Here are the major rubrics:

Written Communication Rubric

Resources for Assessing Communication Activities

Types of Rubrics

Analytic Rubrics

MEMO

To: English 302 Students
From: Chris Nelson, Course Lecturer
Date: [TBA]
Subject: Project 9: Providing Effective Oral Presentations

The following criteria determine the essay grade. Not all criteria have equal weight in the grade. For example, numerous grammar errors or failure to participate in the interview process yourself negatively affect the grade even if other criteria are perfect.

Objectives

• Write a profile essay (500–800 words) about a person or team/group assigned in class (we’ll use class time for interviews and observation).
• Observe, during the course of the assignment, the place where the person or team/group works or carries out activities that serve as the focus of the profile.
• Give an impression of the person’s, or group/team’s, unique characteristics.
• Work in teams of four in class to create a profile newsletter, using good design strategy and reading audience awareness.

Assignment

Brochure/Factsheet Assignment Assessment Rubric 2

Brochure/Factsheet Assignment Assessment Rubric 1

Basic Email Assignment Assessment Rubric

In the 2007–2009 catalog English 150 replaced English 104, retaining a primary emphasis on writing while introducing the other WOVE modes (oral, visual, and electronic communication) as these contribute to writing development.

Sample Assignments

Basic Email Assignment
Email Assignment Assessment Rubric