The letter thanks Thomas Holmes for participating in a project to implement and gather feedback on a writing rubric at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The rubric aims to strengthen student writing and provide clear expectations. Holmes' participation provided information to guide further use of the rubric across disciplines and support the university's overall efforts to improve teaching, learning, and consistency in writing assessment. His contribution was significant to the success of the project.

1. Theresa P. Maue, Ph.D.
Discipline Chair, English & Humanities Telephone: (513) 899 4421
7673 Woodward Claypool Road
Morrow, OH 45152 E-Mail: maue890@erau.edu
June 17, 2009
TO: Thomas Holmes
SUB: ERAU Writing Rubric--Implementation Follow-Up Project Participation
Thank you for participating in the ERAU Writing Rubric--Implementation Follow-Up.
Through your investment of time and energy, I have been able to gather information that
can guide my efforts to increase the use of the rubric across disciplines. Even more
importantly, your participation in this project helps in the ongoing efforts to strengthen
our students’ writing, so that they can achieve both educational and professional success.
The rubric project represents an important strategy in the University’s overall efforts to
strengthen teaching and learning. The rubric provides clear documentation of college-
level writing expectations and an example of a realistic process that instructors can use to
give targeted feedback to help their students improve. In addition, the rubric can serve as
evidence of ERAU’s efforts toward achieving consistency in the assessment of student
writing, thus demonstrating the University’s commitment to continuous improvement in
advance of the SACS visitation in 2012.
You have made a significant contribution to the success of this project; indeed, I could
not have done it without you. Thank you again for your participation.
Sincerely,
Theresa P. Maue