Current Problem in Business Paraphrasing Check

Expectations for “A Current Problem in Business” Paper

Evaluation Criteria

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Complete Assignment

Fulfills the assignment and shows an understanding of the texts and concepts

The writer provides a general to specific overview of the current problem, narrowing down to the specific industry. The writer provides 3 in-depth case studies. The writer provides recommendations for the industry based on the successful practices, includes an appropriate and illustrative self-generated graphic, and the paper is at least three pages long. The background, case studies, and recommendations all align

The paper demonstrates all of the qualities of a “3” paper, except that it was late.

The problem or sources may not be current. The overview may not include enough background information to solve the problem. The case studies may not go in-depth or may be missing.The background, case studies, and solutions may not align. The conclusion may not be specific, or a group-generated graphic may not be included. The paper may be less than 3 pages long.

The paper was not done or included plagiarism.

Organization

Document is organized into focused paragraphs in a coherent manner; ideas are developed in a logical and orderly fashion; transitions are used between ideas.

Global organization is clear and moves from the background information, to the specific case studies, to the conclusion/recomme ndations. The graphic is located right after the information in the text it refers to. Individual paragraphs are cohesive and flow smoothly. The paper

The paper demonstrates all of the qualities of a “3” paper, except that it was late.

The recommendation is unclear, or main ideas are missing from some or all sections. Paragraphs do not flow cohesively, or there isn’t a clear relationship between the various parts of the repor.t

.The paper was not done.

has a clear point or recommendation.

Development

Explanations are insightful, ideas are thoroughly supported and developed, and analysis is clear and an appropriate depth.

Explanations and discussion are consistently thorough, well thought-out and supported with relevant data. Ideas are thoroughly developed with recent examples and support. All sections and the graphic are fully developed with explanation, relevant data to support assertions, and potential solutions that different businesses have tried.The paper is at least three full pages in report format, not including a cover page.

The paper demonstrates all of the qualities of a “3” paper, except that it was late.

Explanations or background are not thorough or well supported, aligned, or timely. A graphic may not be included or may not be relevant. Potential solutions that companies/indust ries have tried may be missing.

The paper was not done or included plagiarism.

Sources/Citation

Ideas from sources are cited appropriately and incorporated smoothly; a works cited/reference list is included at the end of the document; a consistent citation style(APA) is followed.

All paraphrases and data sources are cited appropriately in footnotes or endnotes and include all information required by and formatted to APA style. If quotes are included, they are incorporated smoothly with signal phrases. If surveys were performed, that data is included in an Appendix. Paraphrases are thoroughly in the writer’s own words, demonstrating understanding.The graphic was created by a group member, and all information is less than five years old. Case studies are

The paper demonstrates all of the qualities of a “3” paper, except that it was late.

Paraphrasing was not performed appropriately; citation did not include all required elements or is not in the correct style. The graphic may have come from an outside source. Some of the information is older than five years old and/or case studies are older than 18 months.

The paper was not done or included plagiarism.

less than 18 months old.

Language Style and Grammar

Word choice is precise; expression of ideas is concise and focused. Language and expression is appropriate for the audience. Relative clause and verbal phrases are included smoothly, and sentences are joined appropriately. Prepositions, articles, verbs, sentence joining, relative clause and verbal phrases are mastered. All grammar in the essay meets acceptable modern American usage standards, and grammar errors do not interfere with understanding

Modifying phrases are used fairly often, sentence logic flows smoothly, sentences are focused and concise. The language and expression are appropriate for a business audience. The essay is thoroughly proofread with no more than one grammar or random proofreading error per page. There may be one type of repeating grammar error that needs to be improved upon for the next writing assignment

The paper demonstrates all of the qualities of a “3” paper, except that it was late.

Word choice is occasionally incorrect more than twice. Sentences are sometimes unfocused and could be more concise. Sentences may be choppy or run-on.The report is reasonably proofread with no more than two grammar or random proofreading errors per page. There may be two types of repeating grammar errors that need to be improved upon for the next essay.

The paper was not done.