Blog Marking Rubric

Blogs Level 4 – 2009-2nd Semester

Section 1*: Posts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11. (10 posts)

Task Completion:
Full >> 2 marks
Partial >> 1 mark
Not done >> 0 marks

Maximum marks for the 10 posts = 20
*Students who don’t attend class can do task within a 48hr period to receive a mark of 1

Section 2: Posts 8 and 12*:

3 marks>>
Task: All aspects of the task are very well handled.
Lexis: Excellent use of lexical resources.
Grammar: Grammar is excellent and almost error-free

2 marks>>
Task: The task is sufficiently handled
Lexis: Good use of lexical resources /Coherence generally well handled.
Grammar: Grammar is adequate despite minor errors

1 mark>>
Task: Some details of the task are missing or erroneous
Lexis: Some problems with word formation and usage. Occasional lapses in coherence that hinders clarity of message
Grammar: Grammar is weak with noticeable errors

0 marks>>
Task: Writing is unrelated to task
Lexis: Incorrect or erroneous lexis usage (or flaws in coherence) that hinders communication of message
Grammar: Too many grammar errors to convey message

The maximum score per post is therefore 9 points
*Students who don’t attend class can do task within a 48hr period to receive a mark reduced by 50%.

Final Blog Mark > Weight
Section 1 = 50%
Section 2 = 50%