Writing Exercise: Improving Business Messages

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Organization & Form

20 (20%) The writer uses the correct and complete form for writing a paper. A basic paper can contain 5 paragraphs: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion. All components to organization and form have been captured by the writer.

18.2 (18.2%) The writer uses the correct and complete form for writing a paper and only misses a few elements. A basic paper can contain 5 paragraphs: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion. Nearly all components to organization and form have been captured by the writer.

16.4 (16.4%) The writer shows a vague understanding of correct form for writing a paper and misses multiple elements.

14.6 (14.6%) The writer demonstrates a lack of understanding of the correct form for writing a paper. The paper is incomprehensible.

12.8 (12.8%) Assignment not submitted or submission was below expected proficiency level.

Thought of Information

20 (20%) The writer demonstrates a superior level of thought prior to writing the paper. Appropriate content was provided throughout the paper allowing an enjoyable read.

18.2 (18.2%) The writer demonstrates the necessary level of thought prior to writing the paper. Appropriate content was

16.4 (16.4%) The writer demonstrates an inadequate level of thought prior to writing the paper. Appropriate content was lacking throughout the paper. The student would

14.6 (14.6%) The writer demonstrates an absence of preparation or thought prior to writing the paper. Appropriate content was lacking throughout the paper. The

12.8 (12.8%) Assignment not submitted or submission was below expected proficiency level.

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enjoyable read. content was provided throughout the paper with only a few minor concerns. The student would benefit from reviewing their usage of outlines prior to writing.

student would benefit from using outlines prior to writing.

paper. The student would benefit from using outlines prior to writing.

Voice and Tone

20 (20%) Voice & tone are consistent & appropriate to the audience/purpose.

18.2 (18.2%) Voice & tone consistent & appropriate although somewhat generic or predictable in places.

16.4 (16.4%) Voice & tone adequate to audience/purpose although often generic or predictable.

14.6 (14.6%) Voice noticeably generic or inappropriate (e.g. first person narrative may predominate in an analysis assignment). Tone is often inappropriate.

12.8 (12.8%) Assignment not submitted or submission was below expected proficiency level.

Elements of Writing

20 (20%) Each part of the paper is complete and correct. The writer briefly but clearly states the purpose of the paper in the introduction. The body has continuity, and all the details necessary. The paper has a proper and complete conclusion. There is no extraneous information.

18.2 (18.2%) One part of the paper is incomplete or inconsistent. The writer states the purpose of the paper in the introduction. The body has continuity, and all the details necessary. The paper has a proper and complete conclusion. There is may be extraneous information.

16.4 (16.4%) More than one part of the paper is incomplete or inconsistent. The writer states the purpose of the paper in the introduction, but not clearly. The body lacks continuity and may contain slang or other informal uses of grammar. One or more important components may be missing.

14.6 (14.6%) Most parts of the paper are incomplete or inconsistent. The writer does not state the purpose of the paper in the introduction. The body lacks continuity and writing usage is inappropriate. Important or essential components of comprehensible writing are absent.

12.8 (12.8%) Assignment not submitted or submission was below expected proficiency level work shown.

Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling

20 (20%) There are no errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, or usage.

18.2 (18.2%) There are minor errors (3-5) in grammar, spelling,

16.4 (16.4%) There are several errors (5-7) in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and usage to the point

14.6 (14.6%) The paper is difficult to understand because of errors in grammar, spelling,

12.8 (12.8%) Assignment not submitted or submission was below expected

spelling, mechanics, and usage.

usage to the point of hindering comprehension.

spelling, mechanics, and usage.

expected proficiency level.

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