rubrics+for+notetaking+L2


 * Rubrics for Note - taking (target: 2008 Level II students)

I. Rubrics for handwritten version (possible points: 30) ** Handwriting, prioritizing, & spacing || Very neat handwriting, pleasant to read; Have prioritized the contents by using color coding or underlining or other techniques; Appropriate spacing for adding possible new contents in the future. (6 points) ||  Appearance misses one of the following elements: neat handwriting; prioritizing the contents by using some techniques; or using appropriate spacing. (4 points) ||  Appearance fails to attract reader’s attention by messy handwriting; lacking of techniques to prioritize the contents; and/or without spacing. (0~2 points) ||   || Logical, graphic organizer ||  Have established unique styles in organizing the information, such as using flow charts, or graphics, or outlines, etc. (5 points)  ||  Have applied some organization techniques; however the choice of technique is not the best. (3~4 points) ||  Heavily depending on the word on word explanation; and/or lacking of the logic in the flow of the notes. (0~2 points) ||   || - errors ||  Error free in character writing, pinyin or explanation; (5 points)  ||  Have 1~2 errors in character writing, pinyin and/or grammatical /cultural explanation; (3~4 points)  ||  Have more than 3 errors in character writing, pinyin and/or explanations; (0~2 points)  ||   || - inclusive and complete ||  Have covered characters, phrases, sentences and grammar explanation; extended the contents by adding references from the textbook and/or from other reliable sources. (5 points) ||  Have missed one element out of characters, phrases, sentences or grammar explanation; have included some references or quotes from the textbook. (3~4 points) ||  Have missed more than two elements out of characters, phrases, sentences or grammar explanation; failed to include any references from the textbook or other sources. (0~2 points) ||   || - Personal input ||  Have showed strong ability in making connections with prior knowledge and/or interdisciplinary knowledge; Have summarized the key learning; Have raised at least one question to show your in-depth thinking. (9 points) ||  Have showed certain ability in making connections with prior knowledge and/or interdisciplinary knowledge; Missing the summarization or self-questioning; or   Lacking of the persuasive summarization. (5~7 points) ||  Have failed to make any connections with prior knowledge and/or interdisciplinary knowledge. Missing summarization and/or self-questioning; Lacking of in-depth thinking or containing mistakes in summarization and/or self-questioning. (0~4 points) ||   || 
 * ** Criteria ** || ** Excellent ** || ** Average ** || ** Need to improve ** || ** Scores ** ||
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 * ** Organization  **
 * ** Contents (1)  **
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 * II. Rubrics for electronic version (possible points: 20) **

- errors || Errors free on any spelling or word usages; capitalization and punctuation are correct. Both Chinese characters and English words are accurately typed. || Have 1~2 errors in typing, grammar or capitalization or punctuation. || Have more than 3 errors in typing, grammar or capitalization or punctuation. || || || Have exactly followed Wiki-spaces’ using instructions. (eg. no delay; posted on the right page, used your online ID; correct format of your file name); No confusion to others by your posting. || Have basically followed the Wikispaces’ using instructions. However, you were either late, or revealed your real name; or have posted your work to the other page; or have used different format of the file name. || Have failed to follow Wiki-spaces using instructions in at least two aspects (eg. revealed your real name instead of using online ID, etc.); and/or have caused inconvenience to others; or being late. || ||
 * **Criteria** || **Excellent (5 pts)** || **Average (3-4 pts)** || **Need to improve (0-2 pts)** || **Scores** ||
 * **Identity** || Have appropriately used the Word, Excel or PowerPoint to convert your written notes into electronic version identically. || Due to some unsolved technique problems, have altered the layout of your written notes; however, no major changes are occurred. || Due to some unsolved technique problems, your electronic version is not identical to the handwritten version. || ||
 * **Fonts and color** || Fonts were used in a consistent manner, titles and headings are easy to distinguish from text; text and graphic areas appear balanced; graphics are clear and appropriate. || Easy to read but failed to meet one of following requirements: Fonts were used in a consistent manner, titles and headings are easy to distinguish from text; text and graphic areas appear balanced; graphics are clear and appropriate. || Have failed to meet three of the following requirements: Fonts were used in a consistent manner, titles and headings are easy to distinguish from text; text and graphic areas appear balanced; graphics are clear and appropriate. || ||
 * **Contents**
 * **Use of Wikispaces**

- error ||  Error free on any typing or grammars. || Have 1 ~2 errors on typing and/or grammars. || Have more than 3 errors in typing and/or grammars. ||  ||  - attitude & contents || Have showed great courtesy and appreciation on other people’s work; Being constructive and supportive in both compliments and suggestion. || Have showed courtesy on other people’s work. Your comments are reasonable in compliments or suggestion. || Your comments are either offensive or lacking of meaning;  ||   || - numbers || Have commented on the two people’s work as signed up for. || Have commented on one person’s work. || Have failed to comment on any of your classmates’ work. ||  ||   ||  Have exactly followed Wiki-spaces’ using instructions. (eg. no delay; posted on the right page, used your online ID; correct format of your file name); No confusion to others. || Have basically followed the Wikispaces’ using instructions. However, in order to make it right, you have made changes on the spaces for more than three times. || Have failed to follow Wiki-spaces using instructions (eg. revealed your real name instead of using online ID, etc.); and/or have caused inconvenience to others; or being late to post comments. ||  ||
 * III. Rubrics for peer commentary (possible points: 20) **
 * ** Criteria ** || ** Excellent (5 pts) ** || ** Average (3-4 pts) ** || ** Need to improve (0-2 pts) ** || ** Scores ** ||
 * ** Comments (1)  **
 * ** Comments (2)  **
 * ** Comments (3)  **
 * ** Use of Wikispaces  **