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An Analytic Scale for Grading Content Writing
This sample scale attributes 70% of the grade to the successful explication of three content objectives, one weighted 30%, two others valued at 20%. An additional 30% of the grade is attributable to writing quality, divided equally among organization, clarity, and correctness. Space is left after each category for instructor comments.
 
Content objective A (30%)
 
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Content objective B (20%)
 
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x 3 =
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Content objective C (20%)
 
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x 3 =
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Comments        
               
Writing (30%)          
  Organization (10%)
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  Clarity (10%)
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  Correctness (10%)
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Comments          
               
   
TOTAL ____________ of 100
               
Overall reaction and suggestions:    
               

(from Stephen N. Tchudi. Teaching Writing in the Content Areas: College Level. NEA, 1986. 57.)

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