San José State University
Department of Computer Engineering
CMPE-294 assignment: Journal article analysis grading rubric

CRITERIA	RATINGS				POINTS
Assignment guidelines	Exemplary 2.5 points The paper addresses all assignment guidelines including word limit. The paper has all required sections.	Proficient 2 points The paper addresses most assignment guidelines.	Satisfactory 1.5 points The paper addresses some assignment guidelines.	Below Expectation 0 points The paper fails to address key assignment guidelines.	2.5
Content	Exemplary 5 points Analyses are well thought out and clearly presented. Explanations are adequate and demonstrate critical thinking skills. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Proficient 3 points Analyses are presented in paragraphs for all sections. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Satisfactory 2 points Makes some attempts to provide some analysis of various sections. Some parts are plagiarized.	Below Expectation 0 points Inadequate content.	5.0
Style, word choice, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling	Exemplary 2.5 points The paper is written in an appropriate academic style. Words are specific and accurate conveying the message in a precise, interesting, and engaging way; there are no grammatical errors, and sentences are elegant.	Proficient 2 points The paper is mostly written in an academic style. Words are appropriate and accurate; there may be few grammatical errors, but they do not interfere with meaning; sentences are generally well constructed.	Satisfactory 1.5 points The paper may be written too informally for the task; some of the words are simple or inappropriate; or some grammar errors interfere with understanding of meaning; some sentences have structural problems	Below Expectation 0 points The style is too informal for the task; there is over reliance on simple and inappropriate vocabulary; grammar errors interfere with understanding of meaning; many sentences shows structural problem.	2.5
CLO 1 Be able to extract information from presentations, pursue further information from such a starting point, and be able to present the results of such an investigation.	Exceeds expectations 5 points	Satisfactory 3 points	Below expectations 0 points		—
PLO 6 Be able to communicate effectively, in both oral and written forms.	Exceeds expectations 5 points	Satisfactory 3 points	Below expectations 0 points		—
Total points: 10.0