Yardstick Grading Sheet
ADHERENCE TO CLASS INSTRUCTIONS /5
Degree of obvious effort to follow class instructions
Formatting, citations, research, visual appearance, professionalism, formal style, etc.
Evidence of having consulted templates/examples and using in-class instructions/advice/guidelines
STRUCTURE & STYLE /15
Follows assigned structure as explained in class and/or online
Incorporates effective separation of information
Structure feel natural and intuitive – readable and logical
Well formatted and takes audience into account
Bullets, images, graphics used effectively
Unfolding of information is appropriate to the complexity of the material
Free of errors (spelling, grammar)
Follows a logical outline, with the main ideas explained fully
Data/Analysis section sufficiently “sub-headed”
Writing is formal
CONTENT /20
Obvious evidence of detailed knowledge about the topic
A clear, specific, focused argument on the topic has been presented
Each section of the presentation feels complete and specific; no generalizations or vague information
Follows the expectations outlined in detail during class and/or online
Presentation balances summary and critique in its handling of sources
RESEARCH /10
Research is obvious and shows clear grasp of the research guidelines
Appropriate sources used to present information
Sources are, when necessary, summarized and critiqued effectively
Sources are cited using proper APA
Reference page is included
DEDUCTIONS FROM OVERALL GRADE:
to be enforced at your professor’s discretion
Evidence of intentional or unintentional plagiarism (up to -100%)
Does not follow basic instructions (up to -50%)
No citations (up to -50%)
No paragraphs (up to -25%)
Too few sources (up to -15%)
Unedited / obvious errors throughout (up to -10%)
Evidence of an “auto-complete” citation machine (up to -10%)