Rubric for Resume Writing
Rubric for Rsum WritingTask Description: Develop a resume for
assigned historical figure of the progressive/gilded age era.
CriteriaExceptional(25-24
points)Admirable(23-21)Acceptable(20-19)Attempted(18 or below)
Historical Figure Information Bolded and easily read
Historically accurate and relevant with information Provided more
than just the basic and regular information Easily read
Historically accurate and relevant, though there are some minor
errors and irrelevancy with information. Clear, though Resume has
areas that are hard to read and understand
Information is historically accurate, though not necessarily
relevant to the figure and to the time period Unclear Missing key
pieces of information Historically inaccurate and information is
not relevant to historical figure.
Headings Each heading serves a purpose for type of rsum
Pertinent information fits objective
Well written descriptions
Criteria submitted meets stated objective
Most headings serve a purpose for type of rsum Includes
pertinent information under each heading
Descriptions fairly well written
Most criteria meets stated objective Unnecessary headings
included or lacking necessary headings Gaps in pertinent
information
Information in random order
Basic descriptions
Some criteria meets stated objective Incomplete headings Lacking
pertinent information
Incomplete descriptions
Criteria not relevant to stated objective
Additional information Provided information outside of the
requirements. Provided the necessary requirements. Attempts 2 of
the requirements for resume. Resume does not meet requirements.
Appearance Typed; format correct Thorough and on one page
Professional font
Correct grammar, usage, mechanics, spelling
Well organized Typed; format acceptable One page
Easily read font
Few grammar, usage, mechanics, spelling errors
Adequately organized Typed; poor format Crowded one page
Difficult to read font
Several grammar, usage, mechanics, spelling errors
Poorly organized Typed, though not correct font/size More than
one page
Difficult to read
Obvious grammar, usage, mechanics, or spelling errors
Lack of organization
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