ETHICAL NEWS

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BUSN Graduate Writing Rubric Course: MGMT615 B002 Summer 2021

Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning Did Not Attempt

Thesis

Introduction

Argument and Synthesis

of Knowledge

10 points

Student develops a focused

and sophisticated research

question or thesis that

enhances the scholarly

discussion of questions and

ideas that are important to

scholars in the discipline.

8.5 points

Student develops a focused

and sophisticated research

question or thesis, engaging

with the questions and ideas

of the field.

7.5 points

Student develops a research

question that is clear, but not

focused or sophisticated, and

may or may not engage with

questions and ideas

important in the discipline.

6.5 points

Student develops a research

question that is unclear or

confused, or does not at all

engage with the questions

and ideas important to

scholars in the discipline.

0 points

Did not attempt.

10 points

The writing provides an

exceptional roadmap for the

essay. In addition, the

introduction includes meets

all of the following criteria: • The introduction

contextualizes the thesis

statement by referring to

larger issues in the discipline.

• The introduction provides

rationale for pursuing the

thesis by demonstrating a

research need or question.

• The introduction

articulates how the paper

will address the key question

or issue being studied.

• The introduction refers to

relevant, appropriate

scholarly literature.

8.5 points

The writing provides a clear

roadmap for the essay. In

addition, the introduction

includes meets at least 3 of the following criteria:

• The introduction

contextualizes the thesis

statement by referring to

larger issues in the discipline.

• The introduction provides

rationale for pursuing the

thesis by demonstrating a

research need or question.

• The introduction

articulates how the paper

will address the key question

or issue being studied.

• The introduction refers to

relevant, appropriate

scholarly literature.

7.5 points

The writing provides a basic

roadmap for the essay. In

addition, the introduction

includes meets at least 2 of the following criteria:

• The introduction

contextualizes the thesis

statement by referring to

larger issues in the discipline.

• The introduction provides

rationale for pursuing the

thesis by demonstrating a

research need or question.

• The introduction

articulates how the paper

will address the key question

or issue being studied.

• The introduction refers to

relevant, appropriate

scholarly literature.

6.5 points

The writing provides an

incomplete roadmap for the

essay. In addition, the

introduction includes meets

fewer than 2 of the following criteria:

• The introduction

contextualizes the thesis

statement by referring to

larger issues in the discipline.

• The introduction provides

rationale for pursuing the

thesis by demonstrating a

research need or question.

• The introduction

articulates how the paper

will address the key question

or issue being studied.

• The introduction refers to

relevant, appropriate

scholarly literature.

0 points

Did not attempt.

20 points

The argument builds logically

upon the thesis with

research-based, discipline-

appropriate supporting facts,

evidence, and/or data.

Student clearly describes

major methodologies and

practices of the field and

implements them in creative

and innovative ways.

The writing demonstrates

the ability to interpret,

analyze, and synthesize

information to advance the

argument.

17 points

Minor gaps in logic and

argument may appear.

Supporting facts, evidence,

and/or data are evident.

Student describes major

methodologies and practices

of the field accurately, uses

them appropriately in the

project.

The writing demonstrates

the ability to interpret and

analyze information to

support the argument.

15 points

Logical arguments may be

one-sided, or incomplete, or

may be based on inadequate

sources.

Student describes major

methodologies and/or

practices of the field, but

may have some omissions or

problems in implementation

(such as using an adequate

methodology, rather than an

exemplary one).

The writing demonstrates

the ability to summarize

information that supports

the argument.

13 points

Fuzzy logic may be evident

and adequate supporting

evidence is lacking.

Student's work does not

accurately or thoroughly

describe the major

methodologies and practices

of the field, may implement

them inappropriately.

The writing demonstrates

the ability to refer to

external information with

limited ability to support the

argument.

0 points

Did not attempt.

20 points

Student communicates,

organizes and synthesizes

complex and contradictory

17 points

Student clearly and

effectively communicates,

organizes and synthesizes

15 points

Student communicates

results from various sources,

but the information is not

13 points

Student does not adequately

communicate, organize

and/or synthesize

0 points

Did not attempt.

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Sources and Support

Organization

Style

Grammar and

Mechanics

information from multiple

sources to advance

knowledge in the discipline

at a professional level.

Student accurately quotes,

paraphrases, and cites

information in ways that are

true to the original context

with no errors.

complex and contradictory

information from multiple

sources to advance

knowledge in the discipline.

Student quotes, paraphrases

and cites information

correctly and consistently,

using information in ways

that are true to the original

context, with minimal errors.

clearly and effectively

communicated or does not

advance knowledge in the

discipline.

Student quotes, paraphrases

and cites information mostly

correctly and consistently, in

ways that are largely true to

the original context.

information from sources

and/or does not advance

knowledge in the discipline.

Student quotes, paraphrases

and cites information but

may have many errors or use

the information out of

context.

10 points

The writing flows smoothly

and logically from a well-

defined thesis. There is a coherence in each sentence

and paragraph that relates

clearly to the controlling idea

using appropriate examples.

The flow of information

demonstrates logical

reasoning without jumps or

shifts. The writing contains a

thorough introduction, body

sections, conclusion, and

smooth transitions.

8.5 points

The writing is organized

logically and flows well.

Paragraphs are organized to fit the type of essay being

written. The writing

discusses each controlling

idea using appropriate

examples. The flow of

information demonstrates

logical reasoning with minor

jumps or shifts. The writing

contains an appropriate

introduction, body sections,

conclusion, and transitions.

7.5 points

The writing demonstrates

rudimentary organization

and logical structure, but ideas may be more fully

developed and supported by

more appropriate evidence.

Paragraphs are somewhat

organized to fit the type of

essay being written. The

writing discusses the

controlling idea using

prescribed resources or

examples. The writing

contains a basic introduction

and body sections, but may

be missing a conclusion.

There may be repetition of

thought or ideas. The

coherence at times is choppy

or flat.

6.5 points

The writing is noticeably

lacking in organization.

Paragraphs are somewhat organized, at least by shape,

to fit the type of essay being

written. However, the

writing lacks discussion of

the proposed controlling

idea. There may be repetition

of thought or ideas.

The writing contains some

elements of the introduction

and body sections, but may

be missing a conclusion.

Transitions are not evident.

0 points

Did not attempt.

10 points

The writing engages the

reader through an original

prose style appropriate to

the subject. Language is

precise and uses terminology

appropriate to the discipline.

All sentences are solid and

reflect mature writing.

Variety in sentence structure

contributes to the logical

flow and enhances

readability. Active voice and

passive voice are used

appropriately for the subject

matter.

8.5 points

The writing keeps the

reader’s attention through a

carefully crafted prose style.

Language chosen is

appropriate to the discipline,

but may have minor errors in

using terminology. Sentences

are strong in thought

construct. Variety in

sentence structure

contributes to the logical

flow. Active voice and

passive voice are typically

used appropriately for the

subject matter.

7.5 points

The writing is clear but could

be expressed in a

terminology more

appropriate to the subject.

Sentences are sometimes

nonstandard or included

fragments/run-ons. There is

limited use of sentence

variety for logical flow.

Active voice and passive

voice are used inconsistently.

6.5 points

The writing lacks clarity and

is sometimes confusing. The

language chosen is not

appropriate to the subject

nor the assignment.

Sentences are often

nonstandard and included

fragments and run-ons.

There is no evidence of

sentence variety used for

logical flow. Active voice and

passive voice are used

inconsistently.

0 points

Did not attempt.

10 points

The writing is free of

proofreading errors. The

writing contains sentences

that are always complete and

grammatically correct, and free of confusion and

ambiguity.

8.5 points

The writing may exhibit a

few minor errors in

proofreading, but they do

not impair the flow of the

reading. The writing contains sentences that are complete

or which imply unstated

connections and/or

conclusions.

7.5 points

The writing could benefit

from additional proofreading,

as some errors impede the

flow of the reading. The

writing contains some grammatical errors easily

corrected. Additional

proofreading would help

eliminate errors.

6.5 points

The writing exhibits

substantial errors in

proofreading. The writing is

confusing and ambiguous

owing to substantial errors of grammar and syntax.

There is no evidence of

proofreading, editing, or

rewriting.

0 points

Did not attempt.

10 points

Student provides a high-

8.5 points

Assignment presents an

7.5 points

Appearance of final

6.5 points

Appearance of the final

0 points

Did not attempt.

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Total

Overall Score

Formatting caliber, correctly formatted

assignment in the assigned

citation style. All citations in

the text and in the

references are accurately

cited in the appropriate

style.

above-average use of

formatting skills with few

errors in citation style.

Most citations in the text

and in the references are

accurately cited in the

appropriate style.

assignment demonstrates

the student's limited ability

to use appropriate citation

style formatting.

Some citations in the text

and in the references are

accurately cited in the

appropriate style.

assignment is distracting.

The number of citation style

formatting errors impedes

easy reading.

Few citations in the text and

in the references are

accurately cited in the

appropriate style.

Exemplary 90 points minimum

Accomplished 80 points minimum

Developing 70 points minimum

Beginning 60 points minimum

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