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Gordon Rule


Creating Effective Assignments

Defining the evaluative criteria should include the quality of:

  • organization
  • focus
  • critical /original thinking
  • logic/ reasoning
  • structure and format
  • research and sources
  • grammar and mechanics
  • style/ tone
  • correct use of course concepts and terms
  • depth of coverage











































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