Participation Rubric

Excellent (A range):

• regular participant in class / group discussion but does not dominate discussion
• listens attentively to others and responds respectfully; does not talk while others are talking
• calls students by name; makes eye contact
• offers relevant, insightful and constructive comments during class / discussion and on papers
• always stays on task
• submits thoughtfully complete in-class writing assignments
• Perfect (or close to perfect) attendance / punctuality
• Visits Office Hours and/or Writing Center Very Good (B range) • regular participant in class/ group discussion but does not dominate either
• listens to others and responds respectfully; does not talk while others are talking
• offers helpful comments during class discussion and on papers
• usually stays on task
• submits adequately complete in-class writing assignments
• good attendance / punctual
• Visits Office Hours and/or Writing Center Satisfactory (C range) • participates in class discussion and / or sometimes dominates class/ group discussion
• listens to others, but may not always be respectful or considerate; often talks while others are talking
• offers some helpful comments during class discussion and on papers
• sometimes deviates from planned activities
• submits complete in-class writing assignments
• attendance / punctuality fluctuates
• Visits Office Hours and/or Writing Center only during crunch times Unsatisfactory (D/F range) • does not participate in class /group discussion or regularly dominates these discussions
• few if any helpful comments during class discussion and on papers
• often off task and/or leads group/ class from related activity
• submits incomplete / skimpy in-class writing assignments
• poor attendance
• rare if any visits to Office Hours or the Writing Center