Student-generated scoring rubrics: Examining their formative value for improving ESL students’ writing performance

Rubrics are valued for their potential to clarify teachers’ expectations, identify strengths and weaknesses, and direct students toward self-evaluation (Panadero & Jonsson, 2013). While many instructors use rubrics to assess second language writing, students are rarely involved in their development and application. This can leave students without knowledge of how rubrics are created and/or used, inhibiting their motivation and writing...