| Assignment 1 Grading Criteria |
| Maximum Points |
| Identified a career path and explained why it is a suitable choice. |
| 40 |
| Identified the skills, experiences, and educational requirements needed for the chosen career path. |
| 40 |
| Described skills and experiences already gained and preparation already completed and also identified strengths and weaknesses. |
| 40 |
| Created a plan for acquiring skills, experiences, and knowledge still lacking to be successful in the chosen path. |
| 40 |
| Selected a professional organization. |
| 36 |
| Created a personal and professional development plan. |
| 40 |
| Writing Components: |
| Organization (16) |
| Usage and Mechanics (16) |
| APA Elements (24) |
| Style (8) |
| 64 |
| Total: |
| 300 |