Midterm Reflection Writing Grading Rubric
Criteria Excellent (10-9 Good (8-7 points) Satisfactory (6-5 Needs Weighting
points) points) Improvement
(4-0 points)
Comprehension Clearly and concisely Summarizes key Covers main Fails to capture 30%
of Readings summarizes key ideas but may points but lacks main ideas,
(Addresses main concepts, avoiding include some depth; some relies on vague
concepts, ideas, unnecessary facts. minor irrelevant misunderstandin or incorrect
and themes Demonstrates deep details. Shows gs of the readings information.
clearly) understanding of good may be present.
both selected understanding of
readings. readings.
Critical Thoughtful analysis Engages with new Acknowledges Little or no 20%
Reflection of new ideas, clearly ideas but analysis new ideas but reflection. The
(Engagement explains how is somewhat with minimal response is
with new ideas perspectives have surface-level. reflection. vague or
and how they changed. Insightful Some connection Limited personal general, lacking
change thinking) connections to to broader ideas is or intellectual depth.
broader concepts. present. engagement.
Personal Provides a clear, Includes a Attempts a No personal 20%
Connection relevant personal relevant personal personal connection, or
(Relating connection with connection, but connection but connection is
reading to specific examples. explanation is lacks depth or vague and
personal Deepens somewhat specificity. unrelated.
experiences or understanding of general.
prior readings.
knowledge)
Exploration of Clearly articulates Poses relevant but Mentions No meaningful 10%
Further meaningful and general questions questions but further
Questions thought-provoking for further study. lacks depth or questions
(Interest in questions for further explanation. posed.
further study, exploration.
curiosity)
Writing Quality Well-organized Mostly well- Some Poorly 20%
(Organization, writing with clear organized, minor organization organized, lacks
Grammar, thesis and logical issues with present but lacks logical flow,
mechanics, and structure. coherence. clear structure; making it
clarity) Virtually no grammar Writing is mostly ideas may seem difficult to
or spelling errors clear disconnected. follow.
Some grammar Frequent errors
or spelling issues that make
that occasionally understanding
affect readability. difficult.
(Adapted from: University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Reading Reflections Guidelines)