Module 02 Course Project – The Myths of Lobbyists/Part Assignment

Total Points Possible

100

Insufficient/Not Evident

Progressing

Competent

Exemplary

Earned Points

Described the specific interest of the lobbyist in each example (10 Max Point Value)

(0-3pts.) 

Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely inaccurate 

(4-6 pts.) 

Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes some inaccuracies. 

(7-8 pts.) 

Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and explanations. 

(9-10  pts.) 

Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an extraordinary understanding through rich examples and explanations. 

Included an agenda that discussed each example and highlighted  whether the actions of lobbyists have a positive or negative effect on healthcare legislation

(10 Max Point Value)

(0-3pts.) 

Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely inaccurate 

(4-6 pts.) 

Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes some inaccuracies. 

(7-8 pts.) 

Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and explanations. 

(9-10  pts.) 

Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an extraordinary understanding through rich examples and explanations. 

Writing is free from spelling and grammar errors. Used proper writing mechanics including proper grammar, sentence structure, transitions, and punctuation

 (10 Max Point Value)

(0-3pts.)

Paper is not submitted or more than 10 errors in English grammar and mechanics observed. Proper writing mechanics were not used.

(4-6 pts.)

6-10 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Proper writing mechanics somewhat used.

(7-8 pts.)

3-5 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Proper writing mechanics mostly used.

(9-10 pts.)

0-2 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Used proper writing mechanics including proper grammar, sentence structure, transitions, and punctuation.

Paper meets minimum 4-page length requirement  (10 Max Point Value)

(0-3 pts.) 

Paper is not submitted.

(4-6 pts.) 

Paper is less than 2 pages in length

(7-8 pts.) 

Paper is between 3-4 pages in length 

(9-10 pts.) 

Paper is at least 4 full pages in length.

Transferrable Skills

Communication:

Discussed position on whether the lobbyists’ actions are positive or negative and supported arguments with details (15 Max Point Value)

(0-4pts.) 

Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely inaccurate 

(5-8 pts.) 

Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes some inaccuracies. 

(9-11 pts.) 

Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and explanations. 

(12-15  pts.) 

Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an extraordinary understanding through rich examples and explanations. 

Ethics and Professional Responsibility:

Discussed in detail the ethical issues and moral disputes for each example. (15 Max Point Value)

(0-4pts.) 

Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely inaccurate 

(5-8 pts.) 

Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes some inaccuracies. 

(9-11 pts.) 

Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and explanations. 

(12-15  pts.) 

Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an extraordinary understanding through rich examples and explanations. 

Information Literacy:

Included a properly formatted APA reference page with a minimum of 5 credible  souces with 3 being academic sources. Used proper APA format and included in-text citations for paraphrased or quoted material. (15 Max Point Value)

(0-4 pts.) 

No sources used.No elements of APA formatting used.

(5-8 pts.)

More than one of the required sources is missing from the research and/or sources aren’t academic or scholarly in nature.  Some elements of APA formatting used. Did not include in-text citations for paraphrased or quoted material. 

(9-11 pts.)

One of the required sources is missing from the research and/or sources aren’t academic or scholarly in nature. Most elements of APA formatting used and/or did not include in-text citations for paraphrased or quoted material.

(12-15 pts.)

Included a properly formatted APA reference page with a minimum of 5 credible sources, with 3 being academic. Used proper APA format and included in-text citations for paraphrased or quoted material. 

Communication:

Writing exhibits appropriate, audience-specific tone and spoke from an “employee to supervisor” point of view. Vocabulary tied to the purpose of the research.

(10 Max Point Value)

(0-3 pts.) 

Writing is inappropriate, does not use audience-specific tone and vocabulary is not tied to the purpose of the research.

(4-6 pts.) 

Writing is somewhat exhibits audience-specific tone. Did not fully speak from the correct point of view. Vocabulary didn’t properly represent the purpose of the research.

(7-8 pts.) 

Writing is mostly exhibits audience-specific tone. Did not fully speak from the correct point of view and/or vocabulary didn’t properly represent the purpose of the research. 

(9-10 pts.) 

Writing exhibits appropriate, audience-specific tone and spoke from an “employee to supervisor” point of view. Vocabulary tied to the purpose of the research.

Communication:

Followed proper agenda/business formatting guidelines and is professional in appearance (5 Max Point Value)

(0pts.) 

Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely inaccurate. Didn’t include any of the agenda formatting guidelines

(1-2 pts.) 

Content shows a basic understanding of agenda formatting and business writing guidelines. Some elements were still missing

(3-4 pts.) 

Content meets criteria with minimal errors. Small elements of agenda format and business guidelines were missing.

(5pts.) 

Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows a complete  understanding agenda formatting and business writing rules and guidelines.