Who is going to use the scoring rubric?Rating scales can have 3 distinct functions, depending on who is using them: Constructor oriented scales: These are intended to guide the construction of tests at appropriate levels and thus include reference to the kinds of writing tasks that examinees would be expected to encounter. Assessor oriented scales: These are intended to guide the rating process, and focus on comparing the writing text with descriptors on the scale. User oriented scales: These are written with a focus on providing useful information to help test users interpret test scores.