Exemplary 22.5-25 points	Proficient 20-22.25 points	Developing 17.5-19.75 points	Beginning 15-17.25 points	Inadequate 0-14.75 points.
Comprehension of Assignment (25% of grade)	Drop down menu: 25 - 22.5 pts Feedback to two students is specific, constructive, and insightful. The reviewer explains how each paper reads to him/her, identifies the source of his/her reactions, and suggests possible revision strategies. The reviewer generalizes and notes patterns in each essay.	Drop down menu: 22.25 – 20 pts. Feedback to two students is mostly specific, constructive, and insightful. The reviewer explains his or her reactions to each paper but may only vaguely identify the source of his or her reactions. Some possible revision strategies are suggested.	Drop down menu: 19.75 – 17.5 pts. Feedback to two students is somewhat specific and constructive. The reviewer makes some attempt to discuss his or her reactions to each paper and/or the source of those reactions. Few revision strategies, strengths, or areas for improvement are identified.	Drop down menu: 17.25 – 15 pts. Feedback to two students is weakly developed, vague, or incomplete. The reviewer makes no attempt to identify his or her reactions or the source of those reactions. Revision strategies are vague or missing.	Drop down menu: 14.75 – 0 pts. Feedback to one or two students is vague, inappropriate or superficial. The reviewer makes no attempt to identify his/her reactions. No revision strategies are offered.
Application of Course Knowledge and Content (25% of grade)	Dropdown menu: 25 – 22.5 pts The reviewer identifies strengths and areas for improvement. The reviewer helps each writer see alternate approaches and possibilities. Comments are prioritized and focus primarily on content issues (“fry the biggest fish first”)	Drop down menu: 22.25 – 20 pts. The reviewer identifies strengths and areas for improvement. Some alternate approaches and possibilities are suggested. Comments are mostly prioritized and focus on content issues.	Drop down menu: 19.75 – 17.5 pts. The reviewer makes an attempt to identify strengths or alternate approaches, but the comments are vague or superficial. Comments are somewhat prioritized and include commentary on content.	Drop down menu: 17.25 – 15 pts. The reviewer makes little attempt to identify strengths or alternate approaches. Comments are not prioritized and may focus mainly on surface issues (grammar, spelling, and mechanics).	Drop down menu: 14.75 – 0 pts. The reviewer makes no attempt to identify strengths or alternate approaches. Comments are not prioritized and focus mainly or exclusively on surface issues.
Peer Review Rubric (25% of grade)	Drop down menu: 25 – 22.5 pts. The rubric is attached and completely filled out. Helpful feedback is given in each category.	Drop down menu: 22.25 – 20 pts. The required rubric is attached and completely filled out. Helpful feedback is given in most categories.	Drop down menu: 19.75 – 17.5 pts. The required rubric is attached and completely filled out. Some feedback is given in the categories.	Drop down menu: 17.25 – 15 pts. The required rubric is attached but includes only superficial comments.	Drop down menu: 14.75 – 0 pts. The required rubric is not attached or includes only scores without feedback.