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MGTS7610 Management Communication Research Paper Problem-solving Genre

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Criteria Level of achievement

5 4-3 2-1 0

Genre

(purpose and structure)

Thesis statement is appropriate to the genre and clearly established in

the first paragraph. Structure of the paper is complete and appropriate to the genre. Each paragraph is fully developed.

The thesis statement and structure of the paper are generally appropriate

to the required genre, but some paragraphs are not adequately developed.

Structure of the paper is appropriate to the required genre,

but the thesis statement does not match the structure of the paper, or parts of the genre are incomplete or redundant.

Thesis statement is very vague, or the paper is written in

an inappropriate genre.

Register

(topic and academic language)

The topic has been effectively narrowed in terms of industry and

location. Writing engages critically with the readings. Expressions are highly appropriate to academic writing.

The topic has been adequately narrowed in terms of industry and

location. Writing engages adequately with the reading, and identifies the main issues. Expressions are mostly appropriate to academic writing.

The topic has been narrowed down, but is not consistently maintained

through the paper. Writing engages with the readings, but misrepresents some parts. Expressions are somewhat acceptable in academic writing.

The topic has not been narrowed or seems very vague. Writing

draws inadequately on the readings, and remains very superficial. Expressions are inappropriate to academic writing.

Discourse semantics (topic sentences, cohesion and positioning)

Topic sentences are clearly

presented at the start of each paragraph. Appropriate lexical ties are used to effectively link sentences and paragraphs. Paragraphs are developed using appropriate links between known and new information. Writing is highly persuasive.

Topic sentences are clearly presented

at the start of each paragraph. Appropriate lexical ties are used to link sentences and paragraphs, but there is a lack of links between known and new information. There is adequate use of positioning.

Topic sentences are sometimes

located at the wrong place. There is an attempt to provide links between sentences and paragraphs, but lexical ties are inappropriately used. The use of positioning is sometimes inconsistent.

Topic sentences are hard to

discern. There is a general lack of lexical ties between sentences, and sentences seem disconnected. There is no attempt to persuade, or the writer's position is confused.

Lexicogrammar (grammar and vocabulary)

Sentences start with important information, and follow Standard English conventions with minimal errors. Word choices and sentence structures are clear and easy to understand.

Sentences start with important information, and follow Standard English conventions. Sentences contain noticeable grammatical error, or there is misuse of some words.

Sentences follow Standard English conventions with some systematic errors, but sentences and wordings are unnecessarily complicated and ambiguous.

Frequent misuse of words, and sentences are badly phrased, making their meaning very difficult to understand. (Students must see Student Services for additional language support.)

Graphology (spelling and presentation)

Document follows formatting guidelines and carefully proofread for spelling and punctuation. The reference list is complete and consistent with the AMJ referencing style. The cover sheet is complete, and a Similarity Report is attached to the document.

Document follows formatting guidelines with minor spelling or punctuation errors. The reference list is complete and generally consistent with the AMJ referencing style with noticeable errors. The cover sheet is complete, and a Similarity Report is attached to the document.

Document generally follows formatting guidelines with noticeable inconsistencies or spelling and punctuation errors. The reference list is incomplete or inconsistent with the AMJ referencing style. The cover sheet or Similarity Report is incomplete.

Document ignores formatting guidelines. There are serious spelling and punctuation problems that hinder reading. The reference list is missing. The cover sheet or Similarity Report is missing

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