ANALYSIS AND CRITIQUE OF MAJOR EVENT PAPER INSTRUCTIONS

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

92 to 100%

Proficient

84 to 91%

Developing

1 to 83%

Not present

Total

Content Mastery

51 to 55 points:

Provided a detailed and comprehensive analysis of a major event (disaster, incident, catastrophe or preplanned event) starting with an overview of the event. The overview provided excellent depth.

46 to 50 points:

Provided an analysis of a major event (disaster, incident, catastrophe or preplanned event) starting with an overview of the event.

1 to 45.5 points:

Provided a rudimentary or incomplete analysis of a major event (disaster, incident, catastrophe or preplanned event) starting with an overview of the event. The overview was lacking depth.

0 points:

Not present

Clarity & Coherence

41.5 to 45 points:

The argument, evidence, and conclusion of the essay are coherently written.

Provided detailed and comprehensive analysis involving the use of all phases of emergency management (mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery and the subcomponents found in each phase) as much as is applicable to each based on the event.

37.5 to 41 points:

The argument, evidence, and conclusion of the essay are relatively clear. Analyzed the use of all phases of emergency management (mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery and the subcomponents found in each phase) as much as is applicable to each based on the event.

1 to 37 points:

The argument, evidence, and conclusion of the essay are disrupted by poor organization, and lack of clarity.

Provided an incomplete or rudimentary analysis involving the use of all phases of emergency management (mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery and the subcomponents found in each phase) as much as is applicable to each based on the event.

0 points:

Not present

Analysis & Recommendations

37 to 40 points:

The analysis concluded with detailed and superb recommendations for improvements in any areas found to be lacking.

33.5 to 36.5 points:

The analysis concluded with recommendations for improvements in any areas found to be lacking.

1 to 33 points:

The analysis concluded with few or inadequately described recommendations for improvements in any areas found to be lacking.

0 points:

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

92 to 100%

Proficient

84 to 91%

Developing

1 to 83%

Not present

Total

Mechanics, Spelling & Grammar

14 to 15 points:

Fewer than 2 errors in grammar or spelling. Included headings and subheadings.

12.5 to 13.5 points:

Fewer than 5 errors in grammar and spelling. Included headings and subheadings.

1 to 12 points:

Fewer than 8 errors in grammar and spelling. No headings and subheadings.

0 points:

Not present

APA Formatting

14 to 15 points:

Minimal errors (1 to 2) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA.

12.5 to 13.5 points:

Few errors (3 to 4) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA.

1 to 12 points:

Numerous errors (5+) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA.

0 points:

Not present

Required Sources

14 to 15 points:

Included a 5+ excellent sources.

12.5 to 13.5 points:

Included a minimum of 4 to 5 sources.

1 to 12 points:

Included a minimum of 1 to 3 sources. Sources were not scholarly or appropriate.

0 points:

Not present

Page Length

14 to 15 points:

Paper contains 5 or more full pages of content not including the cover and reference pages.

12.5 to 13.5 points:

Paper contains 4 to 5 full pages of content not including the cover and reference pages.

1 to 12 points:

Paper contains less than 4 full pages of content not including the cover and reference pages.

0 points:

Not present

Professor Comments:

Total:

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