The Tutoring Book - California State University, Sacramento

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Sacramento State Writing Placement for Juniors (WPJ)
Placement Rubric
Tier 2
Identifies and articulates a focus arising from the prompt: sets a meaningful task that addresses
the readings provided.
Articulates writer’s own position in analyzing a significant issue: meets the expectations of
academic audience(s) with regard to establishing a controlling idea that is analytical.
Develops an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion that analyze major ideas
surrounding the issue: produces a developed and cohesive academic composition employing
conventions that are appropriate for the genre selected.
Develops writer’s position appropriately for an academic audience by incorporating support
using specific details and examples: cites the readings provided, adequately integrating them into
text.
Provides evidence of awareness of writing as a process: demonstrates awareness of or reflects
critically on writer’s own literacy history and practices.
Demonstrates awareness of conventions of academic discourse: makes appropriate rhetorical
choices regarding purpose, format, evidence, tone, conventions, and organization, and genre.
Displays evidence of editing with adequate control of grammar and mechanics appropriate to
an early draft. Errors do not slow the reader, impede understanding, nor seriously undermine the
authority of the writer. Grammatical errors, inappropriate word choice, or incorrect usage may occur
throughout the essay but rarely interfere with effective communication.
3 units
4 units M
6 units M
10 units M
140