Topic :Ethical issues in modern business management

General Rubric for APA Writing and Presentations

Unacceptable

Acceptable

Meets Standard

Outstanding

Possible % of Score

Logic and Organization (Smoothness of Flow)

Does not develop ideas cogently, uneven and ineffective overall organization, unclear introduction and /or conclusion

Ideas not well connected. Some overall organization. Some ideas illogical, Introduction and conclusion unfocused.

Organization clear, ideas developed and unified, Good introduction and conclusion.

Cogent development of ideas, develops ideas effectively and connection are smooth. Clear introduction and conclusions

Language

Employs words that are unclear, sentence structure inadequate for clarity, errors distract the reader.

Words and sentence structures are adequate. Errors cause distraction.

Formatting correct, sentence structure , few errors not distracting .

Develops clear and concise English sentences

Spelling and Grammar

Numerous errors which interfere with comprehension

Frequent errors distract the reader

Minor errors, writer has followed acceptable conventions and document has been carefully proofread .

Writing is error free

Development of ideas

Ideas unsupported, confusion between personal and external experience

Presents ideas in general terms, support for ideas is inconsistent, reasoning unclear

Use of effective ideas and examples which support assertions and conclusions.

Vigorous exploration of ideas, Use of subjective and objective evidence is balanced and well intergraded

Purpose

Purpose and focus of writing is unclear

Focus organization, style and content interfere with document purpose

The writer has made good decisions regarding focus organization and style and content

The writers decisions regarding focus, organization, style, and content fully support the purpose and keep the focus at the center of the piece.