1. Graduation Project Reflection Papers Rubric
Student Name: Total Score : _____ Pass/Fail:
(4 or higher for passing) _____
Please check which type of reflection paper you are evaluating below:
_____Career Fair (1-2 pages) _____ Goal Setting (1 page) _____Exploring Careers (1 page each) – must have 2 of the following (please circle)
a. Interest Survey b. Employer Interview c. Job Shadow d. Electronic Search of
Careers
Category Exceptional – 2 Proficient – 1 No Credit - 0
Focus Clearly states the purpose of the activity. Never diverges Implies but does not clearly state the purpose of the Does not state or imply the purpose of
from the topic. activity. Never diverges from the topic. the activity. Diverges from the topic.
Content Demonstrates a thorough self-reflective analysis Demonstrates a reflective analysis including a summary Lacks development and self-reflection.
including a summary of the activity supported by specific of the activity supported by details. Does not include a summary of the
and illustrative. Draws conclusions and makes a connection to future activity or has insufficient details.
Draws conclusions and makes connections to future plans. Does not make a connection to future
plans. plans.
Organization Presents the reflection in a compelling, highly-organized Presents the reflection in a well-organized manner. Presents the reflection in a poorly
manner. Effectively includes the following elements: Attempts to include the following elements: organized manner. One or more
Attention-getting introduction which includes Introduction with thesis statement elements are missing that impact
thesis statement Transitions understanding:
Transitions Conclusion No introduction
Reflective conclusion No transitions
No conclusion
Conventions Uses articulate and appropriate language, sophisticated Uses appropriate language, word choice and sentence Uses slang and unsophisticated word
word choice and sentence structure. Few (0-3) errors in: structure. Contains language that distract from the choice. Contains language that
Grammar meaning of the essay. Several (3-5) errors in: distracts from the meaning of the
Punctuation Grammar essay. Many (5 or more) errors in:
Mechanics Punctuation Grammar
Mechanics Punctuation
Mechanics
2012-2013 Career Research and Exploration - Graduation Project
