CCAM Building Survey Technical Report Scoring Rubric (Assessment of written communications)
Item Exceptional (3)
Writing – effectiveness of [ ] The writer’s decisions about focus,
communication organisation, style and content made reading a
pleasurable experience. Report could be used
as a model of how to fulfil the assignment. The
purpose and focus of the writing are clear to
the reader and the organisation and content
achieve the purpose well. Writing follows all
requirements of the assignment.
Clarity of writing [ ] Writing flows smoothly from one idea to
another. The writer has made a big effort to
assist the reader in following the logic of the
ideas expressed. Sequencing of ideas within
paragraphs make the writers points easy to
follow.
Writing mechanics and [ ] Report has few or no errors in spelling,
readability punctuation, and/ or grammar. Report is easy
to read.
Demonstration of [ ] Demonstration of full knowledge of the
knowledge subject with explanations and elaboration.
Flow of information [ ] Information is presented in a logical,
interesting way, which is easy to follow.
Format and Aesthetics [ ] Report format is consistent throughout
including heading styles, fonts, margins, white
space etc.
Format of photos, figures [ ] Good formatting is observed in all photos
and captions and figures. Captions are numbered and
effectively communicate content. Photos and
figures are referenced in the text.
Annotation system [ ] Very clear annotation system in use which
provides a link between the photos and the
drawings provided. Annotation is easy to
follow and has a logical sequence.
Adherence to the project [ ] The project brief has been complied with in
brief its entirety to include; existing condition,
schedule of defects, recommended actions in a
prioritised fashion and health and safety
considerations. Asbestos info included.
Appendices [ ] Appendices include all required items, to
include; Health & Safety risk assessment,
annotated drawings, additional photographs (if
required) and building survey checklist of
equipment required. All appendices are
reference in the body of the report.
Group work statement [ ] Statement inserted at beginning of
document to confirm that this report is your
own work and that all members of the group
took part. Must be signed by each member.
Acceptable (2)
[ ] The writer has made good decisions
about focus, organisation, style and content
to communicate clearly and effectively. The
purpose and focus of the writing are clear to
the reader and the organisation and content
achieve the purpose well. Writing follows all
requirements for the assignment.
[ ] Sentences are structured and words are
chosen to communicate ideas clearly.
Sequencing of ideas within paragraphs and
transitions between paragraphs make the
writers points easy to follow.
[ ] Report has a few to several errors in
spelling, punctuation, and/ or grammar.
Report is readable.
[ ] Writer is at ease with content and able to
elaborate and explain to some degree.
[ ] Information is presented in a logical
manner, which is easily followed.
[ ] Report format is generally consistent.
[ ] Minor inconsistencies between photos
and figures. Captions effectively
communicate content. Photos and figures
are referenced in the text.
[ ] Good annotation system in use which
provides a link between the photos and the
drawings provided. Annotation system may
be too complicated.
[ ] One element of the project brief has not
been included and is therefore incomplete.
Asbestos info included.
[ ] One appendix missing or No references
to appendices referenced in the body of the
report.
[ ] Statement included but not signed by
each member of the group.
Marginal (1)
[ ] The writers decisions about focus,
organisation, style and content sometimes
interfere with clear, effective
communication. The purpose of the writing
is not fully achieved. All requirements of the
assignment may not be fulfilled.
[ ] Sentence structure and/ or word choice
sometimes interfere with clarity. Needs to
improve sequencing of ideas within
paragraphs and transitions between
paragraphs to make the writing easy to
follow.
[ ] Report has many errors in spelling,
punctuation, and/ or grammar. Report is
difficult read.
[ ] Writer is uncomfortable with content.
Only basic concepts are demonstrated and
interpreted.
[ ] Work is hard to follow as there is very
little continuity.
[ ] Many departures from required report
format. Different headings, styles etc.
throughout.
[ ] Many inconsistencies between photos
and figures. Captions do not effectively
communicate content. Photos and figures
not referenced in the text.
[ ] Poor annotation system in use which is
difficult to follow and does not allow a
consistent link between the photos and the
drawings.
[ ] Two elements of the project brief have
not been included. No asbestos info
included.
[ ] Two appendices missing.
[ ] Statement included but no reference to
group work. Not signed be each member of
the group.
Unacceptable (0) Points
[ ] The writers decisions about focus,
organisation, style and content interfere
with communication.
[ ] Sentence structure, word choice, lack of
transitions and/ or sequencing of ideas
make reading and understanding difficult.
[ ] Report is unreadable.
[ ] No grasp of required subject matter. No
understanding of major issues. No
interpretation or analysis of results.
[ ] Sequence of information is difficult to
follow. No structure or continuity.
[ ] Work fails to follow required report
format. Poor formatting and aesthetics.
[ ] Poor formatting of photos and figures.
No captions included.
[ ] No annotation system in use. No
annotated drawings included in the
Appendices.
[ ] More than 2 elements of the project
brief have not been included. Poor
adherence to instructions provided.
[ ] No appendices included.
[ ] No statement included.
Positive observations – what has been done well. Recommendations – areas for improvement.