Does the writing reflect competence in standard English grammar as evidenced by writing that is reasonably free from:


Fragments

4.0
No fragments.
3.0
Sentence fragments are minimal and do not interfere with presentation and understanding
2.0
Fragments are present and somewhat interfere with the reader's understanding.
1.0
Many fragments interfere with the reader's understanding.
0.0
No evidence.

Fragments
Core Skills Writing Rubric

Explanation

A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence.

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Standards of
Core Skills Writing Rubric

  1. Standard English
  2. Spelling, Punctuation, Word Choice Errors
  3. Run-on Sentences
  4. Fragments
  5. Agreement Errors
  6. Facts and Data
  7. Details and Examples
  8. Reasons
  9. Correct Citations
  10. Engaging Introduction
  11. Unified Body Paragraphs
  12. Purposeful Conclusion


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