Scoring Guide

How to evaluate Sanskrit stories in the SanskritKatha Feedback platform.

Before You Begin

1. Read the story at least twice before scoring. The first read is for comprehension, the second for evaluation.
2. Score each dimension independently. A story with excellent grammar might still have poor coherence. Don't let one dimension influence others.
3. Use "Unsure" if you genuinely cannot assess a dimension (e.g., you're uncertain about a grammar point). This is better than guessing.
4. The "Overall Impression" is your gut feeling about the story's quality as a whole. It doesn't need to be the average of your dimension scores.
5. Use the full 1-5 range. Not every story is a 3 or 4. Some stories are genuinely excellent (5) and others are genuinely poor (1). Use the rubric below to calibrate.

Story Types

Tier 1: BalaKatha

Stories for children ages 4-5. Simple vocabulary, short sentences, gentle narratives. Scored on Cultural Authenticity.

Tier 2: KishoraKatha

Stories for ages 14-15. Complex vocabulary, longer narratives, deeper themes. Scored on Literary Quality instead.

What You See During Review

Each story is shown alongside context to help your evaluation:

Required Words (noun, verb, adjective) in Devanagari, IAST, and English — check if and how these appear in the story
Dharmic Principle — the moral/ethical principle the story should embody
Story Feature — the narrative technique used (e.g., "dialogue between two characters")
Tier — whether this is a BalaKatha or KishoraKatha story

You will NOT see which AI model generated the story. This is a blind review.

Scoring Dimensions (Tier 1)

Sanskrit Grammar

Correct vibhakti (case endings), verb conjugation, sandhi rules, and sentence construction.

1 Many grammatical errors; broken or unintelligible sentences

2 Frequent errors that impede understanding

3 Some errors, but the story is mostly understandable

4 Minor errors that do not affect comprehension

5 Flawless grammar throughout

Vocabulary Level

Age-appropriate vocabulary for BalaKatha (ages 4-5, CBSE Class 1-3 level).

1 Vocabulary far too complex or mixed with non-Sanskrit words

2 Several words too advanced for the target age

3 Mostly appropriate, with a few challenging words

4 Well-suited vocabulary with natural progression

5 Perfect vocabulary level for a 4-5 year old

Story Coherence

Clear narrative arc with a beginning, middle, and end.

1 Fragmented; no discernible narrative arc

2 Weak structure; events feel disconnected

3 Adequate structure but predictable or thin

4 Clear, engaging narrative with good flow

5 Complete, satisfying story with natural progression

Dharmic Integration

How naturally the Dharmic principle emerges from the story events.

1 Principle is absent or completely forced

2 Principle feels tacked on or preachy

3 Principle is present but could be more organic

4 Principle emerges naturally from the narrative

5 Principle is beautifully woven into the story

Word Usage

How naturally the required words (noun, verb, adjective) are integrated.

1 Words feel completely shoehorned or are missing

2 Words are present but awkwardly placed

3 Words are used adequately but noticeably inserted

4 Words fit well within the narrative

5 Words are integral to the story; usage feels effortless

Cultural Authenticity

Bharatiya setting, names, customs, and cultural grounding.

1 Generic or Western-influenced; no Indian cultural markers

2 Superficial cultural references; feels inauthentic

3 Some cultural elements but inconsistent

4 Good cultural grounding with appropriate names and settings

5 Deeply rooted in Indian culture; authentic and immersive

Tier 2 Difference

Tier 2 (KishoraKatha) stories use Literary Quality instead of Cultural Authenticity:

Literary Quality

Use of alamkara (figures of speech), subhashita (wise sayings), narrative sophistication.

1 No literary merit; flat prose

2 Minimal literary devices; writing is pedestrian

3 Some literary elements but underutilized

4 Good use of literary devices that enhance the narrative

5 Sophisticated writing with elegant alamkara and subhashita

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