Intro to Business

Criteria

Achievement Level

Level 1

Level 2

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Level 4

Level 5

Content (60 points)

0 - 35 Presentation repeats other people's ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought. Topic of presentation may be mostly unclear and/or undeveloped.

36 - 41 Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness on a few slides. Analysis and development of topic may sometimes be confusing or unclear.

42 - 47 Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way. Demonstrates a fairly clear analysis and development of topic.

48 - 53 Presentation is mostly original and inventive. Much of the content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way. Demonstrates clear analysis and development of topic.

54 - 60 Presentation shows originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way. Demonstrates thorough analysis and development of topic.

Organization (15 points)

0 - 8 The organization is hard to follow; ideas are not linked together and/or may be fragmented. Lacking any logical grouping of ideas or transitions from one idea to the next.

9 - 10 The organization is mostly unclear and could be arranged in a more logical way. Some ideas are linked together, but some ideas are fragmented. There is little to no grouping of ideas or use of transitions.

11 - 11 The organization is fairly clear, but it could be arranged more logically to better support the proposed solution. Ideas are somewhat grouped together with a few transitions between groups.

12 - 13 The organization results in clarity and presents mostly logically arranged points to support the proposed solution. Ideas are grouped fairly well, and there are transitions throughout the document.

14 - 15 The organization results in clarity and presents logically arranged points to support the proposed solution. Related ideas are well grouped, and transitions between ideas flow smoothly.

Quality of Presentation (15 points)

0 - 8 Several graphics and/or texts are inappropriate and/or unattractive, and they may often detract from the content of the presentation. Background often makes seeing text difficult and may visually compete with graphics on the page.

9 - 10 A few graphics and/or texts may be unattractive and a few may not seem to support the theme and content of the presentation. Background use is somewhat consistent, appropriate to topic, and generally not distracting.

11 - 11 All of the graphics and/or texts are attractive but some do not seem to support the theme and content of the presentation. Background use is somewhat consistent, appropriate to topic, and generally not distracting.

12 - 13 Most of the graphics and/or texts are appropriate and attractive and support the theme and content of the presentation. Background use is fairly consistent, appropriate to topic, and not distracting.

14 - 15 All graphics and/or texts are appropriate and attractive and support the theme and content of the presentation. Background use is consistent, appropriate to topic, and not distracting.

Writing Mechanics (10 points)

0 - 5 Writing lacks clarity and conciseness. Serious problems with sentence structure and grammar. Numerous major or minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling.

6 - 6 Writing lacks clarity or conciseness. Minor problems with sentence structure and some grammatical errors. Several minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling.

7 - 7 Writing is somewhat clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are adequate and mostly correct. Few minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling.

8 - 8 Writing is mostly clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are strong and mostly correct. Few minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling.

9 - 10 Writing is clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are excellent. Correct use of punctuation. No spelling errors.

[FOR INTERNAL ASSESSMENT ONLY. THIS ITEM IS NOT CONSIDERED IN THE STUDENT’S GRADE.] Communication Uses oral and written communication skills effectively, resulting in the use of standard English to present original thought; utilize verbal and non-verbal responses; organize and present material to specific audiences; and be persuasive in one-to-one and one-to-many idea exchanges. (0 points)

0 - 0 The learner clearly lacks communication skills; meaning of intended message may be altogether unclear or confused; the target audience is disregarded and obviously misidentified; resulting in the non-transfer of information and/or ideas.

0 - 0 The learner attempted to communicate; however, effectiveness is hampered by confusion of the narrative’s main idea and supporting details, its purpose and/or, its target audience. Often, a lack of proficiency in the English language is evident, marked by colloquialisms and word usage errors that impede audience understanding.

0 - 0 The learner demonstrates an understanding of the main idea and purpose of the communication, yet supporting details may be limited or unrelated and there is consideration of the targeted audience. The narrative indicates an acceptable level of ability in the use of standard English, marked by some colloquialisms and other errors, which do not impede understanding.

0 - 0 The learner is competent in communication skills, demonstrating the ability to respond in a clear and concise manner; uses a variety of communication methods to inform and persuade different audiences; and exhibited proficient and effective use of the English language.

0 - 0 The learner’s communication reflects purpose for the intended audience and fully develops main ideas. The narrative is exhibited in an organized manner, focusing on content that is cohesive, with varied construction and delivered with a strong proficiency of vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics.