assignment

Criteria

Novice

1

Basic

2

Proficient

3

Exceptional

4

Resume Formats

No data presented to support the researched topic (i.e., the four standard types of resume) or no supporting data or interpreted incorrectly, topic poorly examined, gives unjustified arguments

Some data presented 3 of the 4 resume formats), some justification of who should use each type. Little explanation of who should use each type. Minimal examination of the topic.

Presented and explained 3 of the 4 resume formats and stated who should use each type. Interpreted the information, showed understanding of the topic and presents major ideas.

Thoughtfully and accurately presented the four standard types of resume formats. Explained who should use each type. Interpreted the information, showed in-depth understanding of the topic and presents major ideas

Two Standard Resume Types with Rationale

No formats were chosen or no rationale was provided for the formats. Lacks essential information and content, details are minimal and do not support the topic

One standard resume type was chosen and reasonable rationale was provided. Includes some essential content/information, details are vague and loosely support the topic

Two standard resume types were chosen and a reasonable rationale provided. Includes essential content and information, includes some supporting details

Two standard resume types were chosen. Thoughtful and accurate rationale was provided. Covers topic thoroughly, includes details that support the topic

Core Values

core values not integrated

core values mentioned but no demonstration of how they apply to the topic

core values identified and linked to the topic

core values are thoroughly integrated

References

No citations in APA format were used throughout the paper or no reference list using APA format was included.

Some citations were used in the paper but all were not cited in APA format

Most of the paper was cited correctly and the reference list was in APA format with minimal errors.

Properly cited using APA format and the reference list was in APA format with no errors.

Organization

Not organized, topics are not relevant

Some organization, topics jump around, content not under the appropriate subheading, conclusions are unclear

Organized, some topics and content are out of logical order, conclusions are generally clear

Well organized and coherent, topics and content are in logical sequence, includes clear introduction and conclusions

Grammar and spelling

Frequent grammar and/or spelling errors

More than two errors

Only one or two errors

No grammar or spelling errors

Writing Style

Text is very difficult to read, the design is poor, layout is cluttered and confusing, no supporting headings or subheadings are used. Text is not concise. Many sentences have poor structure. Frequently used colloquialisms.

Text is sometimes hard to read, design is adequate, sometimes confusing or distracting and pollutes content. No consistent use of headings and subheading Some sentences have poor structure. More than two uses of colloquialisms.

Text is easy to read, the design does not distract from understanding ideas, headings and subheading aid understanding of the text. Few sentences are poorly structured. Only one or two uses of colloquialisms.

Clean simple layout, text is easy to read, headings and subheadings aid in understanding of ideas. No poor sentence structure. No use of colloquialisms.