Zane State College General Education Outcomes Rubric
COMMUNICATION
Communicate effectively in both written and oral formats to meet the needs of diverse audiences
Rate the student for each outcome, as Excellent (4), Competent (3), Needs Work (2), or Unacceptable (1). You may circle the
number or write a checkmark through the rated box for each outcome.
ASSIGNMENT:
Course:
Student Name:
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
COMMENTS (should be specific and instructive, to aid the
student’s learning and movement to the excellent level)
Demonstrates effective grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation
4
3
2
1
Consistently uses Standard English grammar, usage,
spelling and punctuation.
Consistently uses Standard English grammar, usage,
spelling and punctuation—with few major errors.
Contains distracting errors in grammar, usage,
spelling, and punctuation.
Contains many or major errors in grammar, usage,
spelling, and punctuation.
Pts.
Chooses appropriate content and style for diverse audiences
4
3
2
1
Presents accurate, thorough, and
audience- appropriate details .
Presents accurate and audience-appropriate details—
a few more details may be needed.
Presents often inaccurate, inadequate, and
inappropriate details.
Presents inaccurate, inadequate, and inappropriate
details.
Pts.
Uses proper documentation when applicable
4
3
2
1
Documents all sources completely and properly.
Documents all sources with some problems in format
and technique.
Contains missing and/or incorrect documentation.
Does not document sources.
Pts.
Presents organized content
4
3
2
1
Provides clear introduction with hook, thesis, and
outline; body with organized content; and effective
conclusion.
Provides introduction, body, and conclusion.
Does not provide introduction, body, or conclusion.
Contains no apparent method of organization.
Pts.
Displays effective vocal and physical delivery (FOR ORAL PRESENTATIONS ONLY)
4
3
2
1
Maintains eye contact with all sections of audience;
uses gestures effectively; enunciates clearly and
speaks enthusiastically.
Maintains eye contact with segments of audience;
uses appropriate gestures; enunciates most words
clearly and/or speaks with some enthusiasm.
Maintains eye contact with specific member(s) of
audience; uses few or no gestures; enunciates
indistinctly or speaks without enthusiasm.
Does not establish eye contact; uses inappropriate
gestures; enunciates indistinctly and speaks without
enthusiasm.
Note to Instructor:
Communication
Pts.
All five Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) can be used for any oral presentation. Written assignments will use only
the first four SLOs.