Negative Message letter

10 pts

Proficient

* No errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling. * Consistently writes well-constructed sentences with varied structure and length. * Uses varied and advanced vocabulary that effectively communicates ideas.

5 pts

Acceptable

* Only minor errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling with typically only 1 or 2 errors per pages. * Writes sentences that read naturally but tend to have similar structure and length. * Uses vocabulary that communicates ideas adequately but lacks variety

1 pts

Unacceptable

* Repeated errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Requires significant proofreading and edits. * Writes sentences that are repetitive or incomplete, and some are difficult to understand. * Uses simple vocabulary, and some vocabulary is used inaccurately or in a way that makes meaning unclear.

10 pts

Proficient

* Message is very professional. * Message uses 'you' viewpoint. * Message demonstrates courtesy (tactful, follows standards of business etiquette); care (error-free, careful attention to detail); and conventionality (fully meets professional standards for message type or demonstrates high-quality creativity). * Document appearance is professional.

5 pts

Acceptable

* Message is mostly professional. * Uses 'you' viewpoint part of the time. * Message may have minor issues with courtesy (using too casual of a tone); care (some inattention to detail); or conventionality (not fully meeting professional standards for message type). * Document appearance is acceptable.

1 pts

Unacceptable

* Message is unprofessional. * Clearly written with sender viewpoint (i/me). * Message has significant issues with courtesy (tone is offensive, violates standards of business etiquette); care (sloppy, careless, filled with errors that detract from credibility); and/or conventionality (not conforming to professional or classroom standards). * Document appearance is not professional.

15 pts

Proficient

* Paper is very easy to read, with a clear and logical structure and flow of analysis and smooth transitions between sections and ideas. * Uses attractive and creative formatting of tables, graphs, and figures. * Follows all assignment guidelines. Meets word count/page requirements. * Typed letter positioned correctly with 1.5" or 2" top margin and 1" side and bottom margins. * Used No Spacing feature. * Indirect style was used

10 pts

Acceptable

* Paper contains all required sections, has a logical flow, and generally smooth transitions between sections and ideas. * Acceptable formatting for tables, graphs, and figures. * Follows assignment guidelines. Meets word count/page requirements * Typed letter with acceptable overall position and spacing. * Indirect style was mostly evident

5 pts

Unacceptable

* Paper is poorly organized, does not flow well, and lacks smooth transitions between ideas. * Inappropriate formatting for tables, graphs, and figures. * Failed to follow the assignment guidelines. Over or under word count/page requirements. * Letter not positioned with correct margins. * Normal spacing was used instead of No Spacing. * Missing several details making it an indirect style.

15 pts

Proficient

* Topic/problem is clear and well defined. * Opening is a buffer. * Extensive depth of analysis and use of evidence is excellent. * All claims are clearly supported by highly-relevant, high-quality evidence. * Evidence is presented skillfully and accurately. * Citations and/or analysis description establish credibility of evidence.

10 pts

Acceptable

* Clear topic/problem. * Opening paragraph is average. * Adequate depth of analysis and use of evidence is good. * Most claims are supported by relevant evidence. * Evidence is presented accurately, even if inefficiently. * Citations credit original sources.

5 pts

Unacceptable

* Topic/problem is not clearly identified. * Opening paragraph does not fit letter type. * Limited depth of analysis and use of evidence is problematic. * Little or no evidence is provided to support claims, evidence is dubious, or is presented deceptively or with significant inaccuracies. * Citations and/or analysis description are missing.