This rubric evaluates reflection papers for a graduation project on three levels: exceptional, proficient, and no credit. It assesses the paper's focus, content, organization, and conventions. An exceptional paper clearly states the purpose, includes a thorough self-reflective analysis with illustrative details, draws conclusions and connects to future plans, and is compellingly organized with sophisticated writing. A proficient paper implies the purpose, includes a reflective analysis with some details, draws conclusions and connects plans, and has good organization. A paper that does not meet these standards would receive no credit.

1. PTHS GRADUATION PROJECT
REFLECTION PAPER RUBRIC
Exceptional Proficient No credit
2 1 0
FOCUS Clearly states the purpose of the Implies but does not clearly Does not state or imply the
activity. state the purpose of the purpose of the activity.
activity.
Never diverges from the topic. Diverges from the topic.
Never diverges from the topic.
CONTENT Demonstrates a thorough self- Demonstrates a reflective Lacks development and self-
reflective analysis including a analysis including a summary reflection.
summary of the activity supported of the activity supported by
by specific and illustrative details. details. Does not include a summary
of the activity or has
Draws conclusions and makes Draws conclusions and makes insufficient details.
connections to future plans. a connection to future plans.
Does not make a connection
to future plans.
ORGANIZATION Presents the reflection in a Presents the reflection in a Presents the reflection in a
compelling, highly-organized well-organized manner. poorly organized manner.
manner.
Includes the following Elements are missing that
Includes the following elements: elements: impact understanding:
• Attention-getting • Introduction with • No introduction
introduction, which thesis statement
includes thesis statement • No transitions
• Transitions
• Effective transitions • No conclusion
• Conclusion
• Reflective conclusion
CONVENTIONS Uses articulate and appropriate Uses appropriate language, Uses slang and
language, sophisticated word word choice, sentence unsophisticated word choice.
choice, and sentence structure. structure.
4 or more errors in:
0-1 errors in: 2-3 errors in:
• Grammar
• Grammar • Grammar
• Punctuation
• Punctuation • Punctuation
• Mechanics
• Mechanics • Mechanics
Passing (score of 4 or higher with NO “no credits” ___________ _____________________
Score Number of “No Credits”