Writing a Public Health Grant Application in Response to an FOA

Assignment Component

Unsatisfactory

Emerging

Proficient

Exemplary

Score:

To calculate score:

Complete all instructions for your chosen FOA very precisely. PO: 1,2,3,4,5,6

All instructions for the chosen FOA are not fully completed. Many required forms and/or pieces of information are missing. Many errors are present.

All instructions for the chosen FOA are mostly completed. Most all required forms and/or pieces of information are present. Only some errors exist.

All instructions for the chosen FOA are precisely completed. Every required form and/or piece of information is completed as instructed. Any errors present are minor in nature.

All instructions for the chosen FOA are precisely completed. Every required form and/or piece of information is completed as instructed. The application is practically error free.

/56 pts

Complete all written pieces in a formal and logical manner and utilize scholarly resources.

PO: 1,2,3,4,5,6

Mostly all the required written pieces are incomplete, inaccurate and contain irrelevant data. The material is mostly written in an informal and illogical manner. Very few, if any, scholarly resources are utilized in support.

Some of the required written pieces are incomplete, inaccurate and contain irrelevant data. The material is somewhat written in an informal and illogical manner. Very few scholarly resources are utilized in support.

All the required written pieces are complete, accurate, and contain relevant data. The material is written in a formal and logical manner pertaining to the chosen FOA.

Many scholarly resources are utilized in support.

All the required written pieces are complete, accurate, detailed, and contain relevant data. The material is written in a formal and logical manner pertaining to the chosen FOA. It includes many interesting details.

Several scholarly resources are utilized in support.

/116 pts

Construct all forms and/or documents in a highly professional manner and in the required format.

PO: 1,2,3,4,5,6

Most all forms and/or documents are not constructed in a highly professional manner. Most of the materials are sloppy in appearance and do not follow the required format.

Some of the forms and/or documents are not constructed in a highly professional manner. Some of the materials are sloppy in appearance and do not follow the required format.

All forms and/or documents are constructed in a highly professional manner. The materials are neat and follow the required format.

All forms and/or documents are constructed in a highly-detailed, professional manner. The materials are neat and follow the required format.

/56 pts

Writing Components

(72 possible pts)

Organization

Write with clear organization appropriate to required format, including introduction, thesis/main idea, transitions, and conclusion, when appropriate.

PO: 3, 6

Introduction is limited or missing entirely. The assignment (e.g., report, presentation) lacks a thesis or main idea. Transitions are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely. Conclusion is limited or missing entirely. Writing lacks coherence.

Introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped. The assignment (e.g., report, presentation) is loosely organized around a thesis or main idea that may have to be inferred. Transitions are sporadic and needed in some areas. Conclusion is present, but incomplete or underdeveloped. Writing lacks coherence: Mismatch between introduction, body and conclusion of the presentation.

Introduction has a clear opening, provides background information, and states the topic. The assignment (e.g., report, presentation) is organized around an arguable stated thesis or main idea. Transitions are appropriate and help the flow of ideas. Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending. Writing generally provides a consistent coherency among ideas.

Introduction catches the reader’s attention, provides compelling and appropriate background info, and clearly states the topic. The assignment (e.g., report, presentation) is well organized around an arguable, focused thesis or main idea. Thoughtful transitions clearly show how ideas relate. Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of closure and provides concluding insights. Writing provides a consistent coherency among ideas.

Unsatisfactory: < 8

Emerging: 11-12

Proficient: 13-14

Exemplary: 15-16

______ / 16 pts

Usage and Mechanics

Write using proper grammar, spelling, usage, and mechanics to provide smooth readability.

PO: 3, 6

Writing contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension. Writing skills are unacceptable for this level. Poor command of language.

Writing skills are inadequate: Unclear and difficult to understand.

Many incorrect structures and improper use of tenses.

Many errors in capitalization, punctuation, and spellings

All errors somewhat interfere with readability and/or comprehension.

Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout. Writing skills are competent. Good command of language.

Bullet points and/or sentence structures are accurate.

Capitalization, punctuation, and indentation reasonably well followed. Spelling errors are very few. All errors are infrequent and do not interfere with readability or comprehension.

Writing is basically error free in terms of mechanics. Writing skills are strong. Shows effective command of language. Bullet points and/or sentence structures are accurate with good variations. Capitalization, punctuation, and indentation are followed and there are no misspellings.

Grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.

Unsatisfactory: <14

Emerging: 15-16

Proficient: 17-18

Exemplary: 19-20

______ / 20 pts

APA Elements

Include proper attribution, paraphrasing, and quotations of all sources.

PO: 3, 6

APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but errors are significant.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are somewhat minor.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for. Only a few minor errors present.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for. No errors present.

Unsatisfactory: <14

Emerging: 15-16

Proficient: 17-18

Exemplary: 19-20

______ / 20 pts

Audience & Communication

Write specifically to key audience, using terminology and tone appropriate for the audience.

PO: 3, 6

Writing is faulty and unfocused. Tone is inappropriate and inconsistent. No audience consideration.

Writing lacks insight or interest.

Tone is too informal for academic writing. Poor audience consideration.

Writing is focused.

Tone is adequately formal in keeping with the audience.

Writing is engaging, insightful, and focused. Tone is formal and the language reflects a good sense of the audience.

Unsatisfactory: < 8

Emerging: 11-12

Proficient: 13-14

Exemplary: 15-16

______ / 16 pts

Total /300 pts.