RUBRICS FOR A REFLECTION PAPER
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Criteria 4- Excellent 3- Proficient 2- Developing 1- Needs Score Weighted
Improvement Score
Depth of Reflection Demonstrates a deep, Reflects thoughtfully on Provides a basic reflection Shows limited or
insightful reflection. the topic, showing with minimal analysis. superficial reflection.
(5%) Clearly explores complex awareness and insight. Tends to describe rather Focuses on description
ideas, analyzing Lacks full depth but than analyze, with limited rather than analysis and
experiences or thoughts indicates understanding depth. lacks personal insight.
in meaningful ways. and engagement.
Shows evidence of
personal growth and
connection with larger
concepts.
Connection to Effectively integrates Relates topic to course Limited attempt to No connection to course
Course Concepts course concepts or concepts with reasonable connect experience with material or concepts. Fails
theories. Shows strong connections. Shows course concepts. to demonstrate
(5%) connections between understanding but lacks Understanding of understanding of related
personal experience and thorough integration. academic content is academic ideas.
academic material, incomplete.
demonstrating advanced
understanding.
Use of Examples Provides specific, detailed Uses some relevant Examples are vague or Few or no examples
and Evidence examples that support examples, although they underdeveloped. Some provided, or examples
reflections. Examples are may lack depth. Examples connections are lack relevance. Paper
(5%) relevant, clearly illustrate generally support ideas attempted but lack clarity does not support
points, and enhance but may not be fully and specificity. reflection points
overall insight. developed. effectively.
Clarity and Paper is well-structured Clear structure, though Organization is Lacks clear structure and
Organization and logically organized. organization may have inconsistent. Ideas may organization. Ideas are
Ideas flow coherently, and minor lapses. Writing is be disjointed, and disconnected, and the
(5%) transitions effectively understandable and ideas transitions are lacking. paper is difficult to follow
connect ideas. Writing is are generally easy to Writing may be difficult to due to lack of clarity.
clear and easy to follow. follow. follow in some parts.
Grammar, Writing is polished with no Minor grammar or spelling Contains several grammar Frequent grammar and
Mechanics, and grammar or spelling errors. Style is generally or spelling errors that spelling errors that disrupt
Style errors. Style is consistent and detract from readability. flow. Style is not suited to
appropriate, consistent, appropriate for a Style is inconsistent or the assignment and
(5%) and enhances readability. reflection paper. occasionally diminishes readability.
inappropriate.
Total Score
