Paraphrasing Rubric

Name: _____________________________________ Grade & Section: ___________________Date: ____________ Total Score: ___________

Criteria VGE GE (4) SE (3) LE (2) N (1)

(5)

Format
Citations follow required format.
Variety of format is observed.
Content
The paraphrase does not match the source word for word.
The paraphrase involves putting the main idea into the writer's own words.
The paraphrase presents a broad overview of the original text.
The paraphrase attributes to the original source.
Mechanics
Appropriate reporting verbs are used.
Grammar is accurate.
Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are correctly used.
Word Choice and Structure
Word choice is appropriate.
Sentences are well structured.
SCORE
Legend: VGE – To a very great extent; GE – To a great extent SE – To some extent; LE – To a little extent; NE – Not at all

Paraphrasing Rubric

Name: _____________________________________ Grade & Section: ___________________Date: ____________ Total Score: ___________

Criteria VGE GE (4) SE (3) LE (2) N (1)

(5)

Format
Citations follow required format.
Variety of format is observed.
Content
The paraphrase does not match the source word for word.
The paraphrase involves putting the main idea into the writer's own words.
The paraphrase presents a broad overview of the original text.
The paraphrase attributes to the original source.
Mechanics
Appropriate reporting verbs are used.
Grammar is accurate.
Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are correctly used.
Word Choice and Structure
Word choice is appropriate.
Sentences are well structured.
SCORE
Legend: VGE – To a very great extent; GE – To a great extent SE – To some extent; LE – To a little extent; NE – Not at all

Paraphrasing Rubric

Name: _____________________________________ Grade & Section: ___________________Date: ____________ Total Score: ___________

Criteria VGE GE (4) SE (3) LE (2) N (1)

(5)

Format
Citations follow required format.
Variety of format is observed.
Content
The paraphrase does not match the source word for word.
The paraphrase involves putting the main idea into the writer's own words.
The paraphrase presents a broad overview of the original text.
The paraphrase attributes to the original source.
Mechanics
Appropriate reporting verbs are used.
Grammar is accurate.
Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are correctly used.
Word Choice and Structure
Word choice is appropriate.
Sentences are well structured.
SCORE
Legend: VGE – To a very great extent; GE – To a great extent SE – To some extent; LE – To a little extent; NE – Not at all