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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