Blogging Sequence Grading Rubric
(50 points for each post)
Blog #_____
Student Name: _____________________________
PF Name___________________________
Blog posts will be graded less rigorously than other assignments; they are intended to be low-stakes writing and reflection exercises. Use the rubric below as a guide to assigning blog grades by deducting points according to the criteria and categories below.
| Criteria | Full Credit | Deduct 3 points | Deduct 5 points | Deduct 10 points |
| Accuracy | The post accurately and fully addresses the prompt | The post leaves out one or two important requirements of the prompt | The post does not accurately and fully address the prompt, leaving out at least three requirements | The post fails to accurately and fully address the prompt
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| Punctuality | The author posted on time and in the proper category | The author posted within three hours of the deadline, or posted in time but did not indicate a category | The author posted within one day of the deadline (regardless of correct categorization) | The author posted more than one day late (regardless of correct categorization) |
| Polish | The post includes two or fewer minor errors (typos, misspellings, small punctuation errors, etc.) | The post includes three-five minor errors. | The post includes a three-five errors, some of them significant (run-on sentences, tense confusion, etc.) | The post includes five or more errors, some of them significant |
| Sincerity | The post represents an authentic engagement with the prompt and shows evidence of reflection and preparation. | The post represents an authentic engagement with the prompt, but seems rushed in a way that suggests insufficient preparation | The post is sarcastic or uses a tone unsuited to the prompt that suggests a lack of seriousness and sincerity | The post does not suggest that any significant reflection or preparation took place |
Blog Score: _______