Appendix H: Communication Rubric The following is a sample rubric that can be used to score collaboration simulations.
How effectively did you utilize responsive listening in the simulation?
Ineffective 1 Needs Development 2 Proficient 3 Exemplary 4
I forgot to paraphrase what the
other party said. I used
language/tone that could have
come across as
argumentative/judgmental. I
provided unsolicited advice.
I did not use
paraphrasing as much
as I could have and/or
my paraphrasing was
not accurate and
tended to be long
winded. I did not use
clarifying questions. I
forgot to summarize
the overall
goals/concerns of
conversation.
I occasionally used
paraphrasing that was
accurate and brief. I
reflected on the
persons feelings before
speaking. I used many
clarifying questions
throughout. I
summarized the overall
goals/concerns of
conversation.
I used paraphrasing
that was accurate and
brief at appropriate
intervals (i.e., not
interrupting or
dominating). I reflected
on the persons feelings
before speaking. I used
some clarifying
questions appropriately
throughout. I
summarized the overall
goals/concerns of
conversation.
How effectively did you utilize follow?up questioning in the simulation?
Ineffective 1 Needs Development 2 Proficient 3 Exemplary 4
How effectively did you utilize positive turn?taking in the simulation?
Ineffective 1 Needs Development 2 Proficient 3 Exemplary 4
Our conversation was
very one?sided;
dominated by one
person. The other party
rarely spoke, there was
no wait time used.
Interruptions were often
and frequent.
One person dominated
our conversation; limited
back?and?forth exchanges
were had. Inadequate
wait time was used. I
interrupted more than I
should have.
Our conversation could
have been more
balanced; overall there
was a decent amount of
back?and?forth
exchanges. I used
adequate and
appropriate wait time. I
interrupted the other
