FYI--Grading Policies and Standards from Student Information Sheet

The following information is from the 2009-10 College Composition Student Information Sheet and is provided here as a guideline to follow as you begin to prepare your pieces for your portfolio.

Grading Policies
Generally, writing assignments are evaluated according to a) clarity of purpose; b) appropriateness to audience; c) clarity of focus; d) quality of development; e) effectiveness of organization; f) degree of fluency; g) stylistic skill demonstrated through word choice (diction) and sentence structure (syntax); and h) correctness of mechanics (grammar, spelling, punctuation).

A Excellent fulfillment of the assignments requirements; original substantive content; effective organization and logical development; correct mechanics; clear effective diction and syntax; fluent use of language; correct documentation (when applicable).

B Above average fulfillment of the assignments requirements; thorough and interesting content; good organization; correct mechanics; effective diction and syntax; fluent use of language; correct documentation (when applicable).

C Fulfills basic requirements of the assignment; some solid content; adequate organization; no major mechanical errors; no major documentation errors.

D Does not fulfill basic requirements of the assignment; vague content; ineffective organization; major mechanical errors; significant errors in documentation.

F Does not fulfill basic requirements of the assignment; little content; minimal form; major, serious repeated mechanical errors; violations of the Academic Integrity Policy.