College Composition / Unit 12 CMP 0284 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Rubrics as Revision Tools
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The idea
A rubric lists the criteria an assignment will be judged on, and it guides both drafting and revision.
In practice
Comparing a draft against each rubric category, such as clarity and coherence or rhetorical choices, shows where it falls short.
Where people slip
A rubric describes a strong paper; it does not write one, so use it to ask questions of your draft.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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