SayPro Writing Evaluation Rubric
| Criteria | Excellent (5) | Good (4) | Satisfactory (3) | Needs Improvement (2) | Unsatisfactory (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Content Relevance | Directly addresses SayPro themes; topic is insightful, original, and highly relevant to target audience. | Addresses SayPro themes clearly; topic is relevant and mostly insightful. | Content somewhat relates to SayPro themes; relevance to audience is adequate. | Content loosely related; relevance to audience is minimal or unclear. | Content is off-topic or irrelevant to SayPro themes and audience. |
| 2. Clarity & Focus | Ideas are presented clearly and logically with strong focus; easy to follow throughout. | Mostly clear and logical; minor lapses in focus or clarity that do not impede understanding. | Generally clear but some sections lack focus or coherence. | Ideas are often unclear or disorganized; difficult to follow. | Ideas are confusing, unfocused, or incoherent throughout the text. |
| 3. Structure & Organization | Excellent introduction, body, and conclusion; logical flow with well-defined paragraphs and transitions. | Clear structure with minor issues in flow or paragraph organization. | Basic structure present but transitions or paragraphing need improvement. | Structure is weak; ideas jump without clear organization or transitions. | No clear structure; lacks introduction, body, or conclusion. |
| 4. Depth of Analysis | Provides deep, critical analysis with strong supporting evidence and insightful perspectives. | Good analysis with adequate evidence; some insights offered. | Basic analysis; some evidence provided but limited depth or insight. | Analysis is shallow; minimal evidence or insight. | Lacks analysis; no evidence or critical thinking demonstrated. |
| 5. Use of Evidence & Examples | Effectively integrates credible sources and relevant examples to support key points. | Uses credible sources and examples appropriately, with minor lapses in integration. | Uses some sources/examples but they are limited or sometimes not well integrated. | Few or weak sources/examples; poorly integrated or irrelevant at times. | No evidence or examples provided to support points. |
| 6. Originality & Creativity | Shows originality and creative approach that enriches the topic and engages the reader. | Some originality and creative elements present; maintains reader interest. | Basic originality; somewhat predictable or standard treatment of the topic. | Limited originality; mostly repetitive or cliché ideas. | No originality; content is derivative or copied. |
| 7. Language & Style | Language is precise, engaging, and appropriate for the audience; excellent grammar and syntax. | Language is clear and appropriate with minor errors; good grammar and syntax overall. | Language is generally clear but includes noticeable errors or awkward phrasing. | Language is often unclear or inappropriate; frequent grammar and syntax errors. | Language is poor; numerous errors distract and hinder comprehension. |
| 8. Citation & Referencing | All sources cited accurately and formatted per SayPro guidelines; complete reference list provided. | Minor citation errors; references mostly complete and correctly formatted. | Some citation errors or inconsistencies; incomplete reference list. | Many citation errors; missing or incorrect references. | No citations or references provided despite use of sources. |
| 9. Adherence to Guidelines | Fully complies with SayPro submission guidelines on length, format, and style. | Mostly complies with minor deviations from guidelines. | Partial compliance; several deviations noted. | Poor compliance with guidelines; many deviations. | Does not comply with submission guidelines. |
| 10. Impact & Contribution | Makes a strong, meaningful contribution to SayPro’s mission; inspires thought and action. | Contributes positively; encourages reflection or awareness. | Some contribution; raises awareness but limited impact. | Minimal contribution; does not inspire much reflection or action. | No meaningful contribution; irrelevant or detracts from SayPro’s mission. |
Overall Comments:
Provide a summary of strengths, areas for improvement, and recommendations for revision or acceptance.
Final Score: ______ / 50
Usage Notes:
- Scores can be totaled for a quantitative assessment or used individually for qualitative feedback.
- Reviewers should provide specific examples to support ratings.
- This rubric is adaptable for different types of submissions (articles, essays, reports) within the SayPro platform.