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HRMT600 Writing Rubric
100 %
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Exemplary
4 pts
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Accomplished
3.4 pts
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Developing
3 pts
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Beginning
2.6 pts
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Did not attempt
0 pts
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Abstract
10 %
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Exemplary
Places Abstract on a separate page & clearly summarizes the intent and content of the paper in 150 - 250 words
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Accomplished
Places Abstract on a separate page & summarizes the intent and content of the paper is 150 - 250 words
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Developing
Abstract is vague and does not summarize the intent or content of the paper well. Paper is either less than 150 or more than 250 words.
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Beginning
Abstract is present but, incomplete or ambiguous. Intent of the paper is obscure and confusing.
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Did not attempt
Not attempted or provided.
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Introduction
15 % Provides a clear and concise reason for the paper and background into the problem.
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Exemplary
Provides background research into the problem; states the problem clearly; justifies the study; explains the significance of the problem to an audience of non-specialists.
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Accomplished
Provides background research into the topic; describes the problem to be solved; provides findings and reasons for the research.
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Developing
Provides little background research into the topic; describes the problem to be solved; provides little findings and reasons for the research.
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Beginning
Student does not identify the purpose or provide background information for the paper. The introduction is vague and unclear in its purpose.
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Did not attempt
Not attempted or provided.
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Discussion
35 % Discusses findings and conclusions in accordance with the research.
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Exemplary
Presents precise and orderly explanation of findings in conjunction with the research despite personal opinions and ideas. Provides at least the minimum written content in accordance with assignment instructions.
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Accomplished
Presents explanation of findings and research. Provides at least the minimum written content in accordance with assignment instructions.
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Developing
Does not address the problem statement effectively. Research does not support findings or arguments. Conclusions not clearly stated. Provides between 70% to 85% of minimum written content required.
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Beginning
Work is confusing and intelligible. Paper loses focus and does not address the subject matter. Research is vague and confusing. Provides less than 70% of the minimum written content requirement.
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Did not attempt
Not attempted or provided.
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Summary or Conclusion
15 % Articulates findings in accordance with the research.
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Exemplary
Restates the reason for the paper. Clearly and precisely articulates and summarizes findings and outcomes in accordance with the research; regardless of personal views or opinions.
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Accomplished
Restates the reason for the paper as well as articulates and summarizes findings and outcomes in accordance with the research.
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Developing
Attempts but does not clearly summarize the paper adequately or explain findings.
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Beginning
Attempts, but summary is confusing and lacks detail. Findings are unclear and lacks detail.
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Did not attempt
Not attempted or provided.
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Documentation & APA format.
20 % Paper is properly in APA style writing standards
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Exemplary
Paper is written in proper APA format; includes at least the minimum number of references and sources; references are properly listed in the Reference section and properly cited in text.
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Accomplished
Paper written mostly in proper APA format. Reference listing and citations contain errors but they don’t represent a major distraction. Provides at least 60% of the references required.
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Developing
Student has trouble with APA formatting and listing and citing sources and references. Provides at least 33% to 59% of required references.
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Beginning
Some attempt to write in APA format, however student struggles with listing and citing sources in text. Less than 33% of required references are provided.
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Did not attempt
No attempt to write in APA format; references and sources are not provided or not listed or cited.
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Grammar and Spelling
5 % Submission if free of grammar and spelling errors
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Exemplary
Paper is free or almost free of grammatical
errors and writing mechanics.
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Accomplished
Paper contains minor errors in grammar and spelling, but does not present significant distraction from the work.
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Developing
Paper contains several grammatical and spelling errors that begin to distract from the work.
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Beginning
Paper contains many grammatical and spelling errors distracting significantly from the work.
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Did not attempt
Paper contains so many errors in grammar and spelling that the intent of the paper cannot be understood.
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