Business
STUDENT NAME:
Submitted As Instructed (check all areas that do not follow assignment instructions)
Submitted using Blackboard Microsoft Word or .rtf File
filename includes student name Minimum length
double-space (MLA) Appropriate style and size[12pt] font (MLA)
Student name on p.1 (MLA) Instructor name on p.1 (MLA)
Course name on p.1 (MLA) Date on p.1 (MLA)
itle of paper on p.1 (MLA) Last name and page numbers on each page (MLA)
Margins (MLA)
(1)
does not meet expectations
(2) (3)
meets/exceeds expectations
6 or more checked areas 1-5 checked areas 0 checked areas
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Thesis/claim (main idea) of essay is articulated and focused.
Every well-written essay has an introduction. A thesis statement not only introduces your topic
but also alerts the reader to your conclusion.
(1)
does not meet expectations
(2) (3)
meets/exceeds expectations
Thesis is missing OR reader
cannot determine thesis OR
thesis has no relation to the
writing task.
Thesis is somewhat vague OR
only loosely related to the
writing task.
Thesis is clear to the reader AND
it closely matches the writing
task.
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Organization and Support/Reasoning.
Information is organized logically around the thesis/claim (main idea) and the main idea is developed
or supported [sufficient facts, details, examples, statistics (numbers), charts, and testimony provided].
(1)
does not meet expectations
(2) (3)
meets/exceeds expectations
Unclear organization [no
transitions] OR organization is
inappropriate to thesis.
Offers simplistic, undeveloped,
or cryptic support for the ideas
OR inappropriate or off-topic
generalizations, faulty
assumptions, errors of fact.
Some signs of logical
organization [may have abrupt or
illogical shifts of ideas].
Details are too general, not
interpreted, irrelevant to thesis,
or inappropriately repetitive.
Organization supports thesis
AND sequence of ideas and
transitions are effective.
Offers solid development of
ideas AND contains appropriate
details or examples.
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Style.
Effective professional/business writing [clear communication with appropriate vocabulary] shown.
(1)
does not meet expectations
(2) (3)
meets/exceeds expectations
Superficial and stereotypical
language. Oral rather than
written language patterns
predominate.
Sentences show some variety and
complexity [uneven control].
Diction is accurate, generally
appropriate, using less advanced
vocabulary. Tone may have some
inconsistencies [not always
suitable for topic or audience].
Sentences show variety and
complexity. Diction is accurate,
appropriate, using advanced
vocabulary. Tone is appropriate
[mature, consistent, suitable for
topic and audience].
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Writing conventions: Grammar/Spelling/Usage/Punctuation.
(1)
does not meet expectations
(2) (3)
meets/exceeds expectations
Mechanical and usage errors so
severe that writer’s ideas are
hidden.
Repeated weaknesses in
mechanics and usage [patterns of
flaws].
Essentially error free OR
mechanical and usage errors that
do not interfere with meaning.
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Use of sources/documentation.
Use in-text essay citations when you: 1. Add a direct quote to your essay, 2. Paraphrase an idea from a
source, or 3. Summarize information from a single source. The MLA system is an in-text method of
citing sources and includes just enough information to help your reader find the information in the
works cited page..
(1)
does not meet expectations
(2) (3)
meets/exceeds expectations
Neglects important sources
[possibly uses source material
without acknowledgement].
Uses relevant sources but lacks
in variety of sources and/or the
skillful combination of sources.
Quotations and paraphrases may
be too long. May not always
conform to required style [MLA]
manual.
Uses sources to support, extend,
and inform, but not substitute
writer’s own development of
idea. Combines material from a
variety of sources [including
personal observations, scientific
data, authoritative testimony,
etc.]. Does not overuse quotes.
Conforms to required style
[MLA] manual.
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Writing achieves the intended purpose of the assignment.
Student writing answers the specific questions assigned by the course instructor.
(0)
does not meet expectations
(1) (2)
meets/exceeds expectations
Student does not meet
assignment expectations. Student
knowledge of the subject is not
shown OR student knowledge of
the topic is not completely
understood [work is incomplete].
Student meets assignment
expectations AND demonstrates
new knowledge learned in
participation and/or exercises
[work is complete].
Student meets assignment
expectations AND presents a
high level of competency OR
demonstrates a clear, mastery of
the competency [work is
complete].
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Essay Score / 20
Submitted on-time
Yes No [due:_______________, actual:_______________, penalty:_______________]
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