DBA 701 -6.3

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6.3 Article Draft (25 Points) Course: 3SU2021 Craft Academic Writing for Bus (BADM-700-01A)

Criteria Excellent Competent Needs Improvement

Inadequate/Faili ng

Criterion Score

Audience / 3

Quality of

Content

/ 5

Sources / 3

3 points

The author

shows evidence

that great

consideration

has been given

to the audience.

The topic is

highly relevant

and adds depth

to the subject.

2 points

The author

shows evidence

of consideration

for the audience

and the topic is

mostly relevant.

1 point

The author

shows evidence

of limited

consideration for

the audience and

the topic is only

somewhat

relevant.

0 points

The author

shows no

evidence of

consideration for

the audience

and/or the topic

is not relevant.

5 points

Information in

the article is

comprehensive,

accurate, and

relevant, includes

details to add

interest, provide

examples, and

demonstrate

objective, critical

thinking.

4 points

Information in

the article is

accurate and

relevant, includes

adequate details

and examples,

and

demonstrated

objective, critical

thinking.

3 points

Information in

the article is

limited, but

accurate and

relevant, includes

minimal details

and examples,

and

demonstrates

some objective,

critical thinking.

2 points

(0-2 Point)

Information in

the article does

not meet minimal

criteria for

accuracy, detail,

or demonstration

of critical

thinking.

3 points

Sources are

skillfully and

correctly used,

support the topic

of the article,

and adds greater

depth and

interest to the

subject.

2 points

Sources are used

correctly, aligns

with the topic of

the article, and

adds greater

depth or interest

to the subject.

1 point

Sources are

somewhat used

correctly, may

not support the

topic of the

article, and only

marginally adds

depth or interest

to the subject.

0 points

Sources are

missing or used

incorrectly.

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Criteria Excellent Competent Needs Improvement

Inadequate/Faili ng

Criterion Score

Graphics / 3

Headline / 3

Organization / 4

3 points

Use of images

and visual

spacing is highly

intentional,

follows correct

and consistent

formating, and

adds to the flow

and appeal of the

article.

2 points

Use of images

and visual

spacing is

intentional,

follows

consistent

formatting, and

adds to the flow

and appeal of the

blog.

1 point

Use of images

and visual

spacing is

somewhat

intentional, but it

may detract from

the flow and

appeal of the

blog.

0 points

Use of images

and visual

spacing is not

intentional

causing the

reader to

become

distracted from

the flow of the

blog.

3 points

The headline is

highly

captivating,

piques interest,

and is directly

related to the

blog content.

2 points

The headline

captures the

audience's

attention and is

related to the

blog content.

1 point

The headline is

only somewhat

captivating

and/or is

minimally related

to the blog

content.

0 points

The headline is

not captivating

and/or is not

related to the

blog content.

4 points

The article is

organized

professionally

and effectively.

Clear main idea

Logical sequence

of topics

Balanced

partition of

topics

Use of

transitions and

summaries.

3 points

The article is

organized.

Clear main idea

Logical sequence

of topics

Balanced

partition of

topics

Use of

transitions and

summaries.

2 points

The article shows

an effort to be

organized, but

has some

disorganization

in these areas:

Clear main idea

Logical sequence

of topics

Balanced

partition of

topics

Use of

transitions and

summaries.

1 point

(0-1 Point)

The article is not

organized.

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Total / 25

Overall Score

Criteria Excellent Competent Needs Improvement

Inadequate/Faili ng

Criterion Score

APA

Formatting,

Grammar, and

Mechanics

/ 44 points

The article is

formatted

according to APA

style.

Source citations

and references

are used

correctly and

follow APA form

& style.

Written

communication is

easy to read and

understand.

Communicates

clearly through

the effective

control of

grammar and

spelling.

3 points

The article is

formatted

according to APA

style.

Source citations

and references

are used

correctly and

most follow APA

form & style.

Written

communication is

readable.

Communicates

clearly through

the control of

grammar and

spelling, with

only minimal

errors.

2 points

The article is

formatted

according to APA

style, with some

errors.

Some source

citations and

references are

missing and/or

do not follow

APA form &

style.

Written

communication is

not as clear due

to a few issues

with the

effective control

of grammar and

spelling.

1 point

(0-1 Point)

The article is not

correctly

formatted

according to APA

style.

Source citations

and references

are not used

correctly and do

not follow APA

form & style.

No

communication

or written

communication is

not as clear due

to many issues

with the

effective control

of grammar and

spelling.

Excellent 23 points minimum

Set at 92% - which is

lowest A.

Competent 21 points minimum

Set at 82% - which is

lowest B.

Needs Improvement 18 points minimum

Set at 72% - which is

lowest C.

Inadequate/Fail

ing 0 points minimum

Set at 0