Abstract :

The purpose of this study was to explore the role of using rubric by TESOL graduate students in their writing performance at Kabul Education University, identifying the effects of rubrics on their writing performance, their understanding and exposure to rubrics, and their attitudes and motivation toward the use of rubrics in writing. In this study, a quantitative survey design using questionnaire in Likert Scale format was employed. The participants for this study were 27 male students majoring in the TESOL graduate program at Kabul Education University who were selected purposively as they could provide the most useful and relevant information. For analyzing the data SPSS version 24 was used as statistical tool. The findings of this study revealed that TESOL students generally hold positive perceptions regarding the use of rubrics in writing. The study concludes that rubrics can be considered effective tools for improving students’ writing performance and supporting learning processes when used appropriately.

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Keywords :

Graduate students, rubrics, TESOL., writing performance

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