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Expanded Grading Rubric for MPA6105 W5A2

Criteria Unsatisfactory Below Expectations Emerging Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Score

Assignment Components: Criterion 1

Ensured that the grant application was an integration of materials prepared over the last five weeks.

0-17 Points

Did not integrate the grant application materials that were prepared over the preceding weeks. Materials were incomplete and inconsistent with requirements.

18-20 Points

Some components of the assignment are included, but not in a comprehensive manner. Some elements are not included and/or incomplete.

21-23 Points

The principle components of the grant application are complete, but could be presented in a more understandable manner.

24-26 Points

Principle components of the grant application are composed according to expectations. Presentation of the components is logical and appropriate.

27-30 Points

An excellent presentation of the grant application. Components are expertly ordered and formatted to support ease of reading and understanding on the part of the recipient.

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Comments:

Criterion 2 Included the cover letter

0-11 Points

Did not include cover letter and/or summary, and thus this principle component of the assignment is lacking.

12–13 Points

Cover letter and summary are included, but are not substantive in nature, nor do they represent the key points learned within the assignment/grant application.

14–15 Points

Cover letter and summary are completed but additional information and/or explanation could be provided related to key points learned throughout the application process.

16–17 Points

Cover letter and summary are complete and inclusive of key information within the grant application.

18-20 Points

Cover letter and summary are presented in a comprehensive and expert manner. Key points included in the cover letter and summary are substantive and indicative of key points learned.

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Comments:

Criterion 3 Included the summary.

0-11 Points

Did not include cover letter and/or summary, and thus this principle component of the assignment is lacking.

12–13 Points

Cover letter and summary are included, but are not substantive in nature, nor do they represent the key points learned within the assignment/grant application.

14–15 Points

Cover letter and summary are completed but additional information and/or explanation could be provided related to key points learned throughout the application process.

16–17 Points

Cover letter and summary are complete and inclusive of key information within the grant application.

18-20 Points

Cover letter and summary are presented in a comprehensive and expert manner. Key points included in the cover letter and summary are substantive and indicative of key points learned.

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Comments Criterion 4 Included the appeal.

0-11 Points

The appeal is not included in the grant application, or is presented in a sub-standard manner.

12–13 Points

Appeal is included in the grant application; however, information is not compelling or enhancing to the grant application.

14–15 Points

Appeal is included within the grant application. Additional information could be included to create a more influential document.

16–17 Points

Appeal is presented according to expectations and meets the requirements of the grant application.

18-20 Points

Delivers an outstanding appeal that supports the main tenants of the grant application, including highlighting the substantive merits of the application.

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Comments:

Criterion 5 Included the problem and solutions.

0–23 Points

Did not include the problem and/or solution statement related to the grant application.

24–27 Points

Problem and solutions are included, but are not presented in a substantive manner that offers a compelling problem and reasonable solutions.

28–30 Points

Problems and solutions are presented in an understandable manner. However, solutions could be presented in a way that demonstrates more applicability to the problem.

31–35 Points

Problem and solutions are effectively presented. Solutions are appropriate and directed towards resolving the central problem.

36–40 Points

Deliveres a compelling presentation of an important problem. Solutions are well- supported and expertly target the main aspects of the problem as stated.

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Comments:

Criterion 6 Included the budget

0-11 Points

Budget documents are not included as required by the grant application.

12–13 Points

Budget documents are included. They indicate an understanding of the requirements, but are not substantive and informative.

14–15 Points

Budget and budget justification are provided, but the justification is not strong enough.

16–17 Points

Budget and budget justification is included according to requirements. In addition, the justification expands upon key points.

18-20 Points

Budget and budget justification are presented in a comprehensive, substantive manner that unquestionably supports the grant application.

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Comments:

Criterion 7 Included the closing.

0-17 Points

Did not include the closing related to the grant application.

18-20 Points

Closing is included, but does not adequately summarize the main points of the grant application.

21-23 Points

Closing is presented in a forthright manner and addresses some key points of the application, but needs to do a better job of highlighting and reinforcing all merits of the application.

24-26 Points

Closing is well written and presented in a professional manner. Does a good job of summarizing all key points of the application.

27-30 Points

Closing is professional and provides an excellent conclusion related to the grant application. Key points are identified and summarized in an expert manner, which enhances the merits of the grant application.

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Comments:

Criterion 8 Included a list of appendices.

0-11 Points

List of appendices is not included or not complete.

12–13 Points

Includes a list of appendices related to the grant application; however, all necessary citations and references are not included or are not formatted correctly.

14–15 Points

Appendices are properly presented and are inclusive of relevant and appropriate information in most cases.

16–17 Points

Appendices are properly presented and highlight principle components of the grant application to reinforce their importance.

18-20 Points

Appendices include use of imaginative and innovative presentation techniques, which support the grant application in a positive and professional manner.

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Comments:

Presentation and Writing Components: Communication:

Use of tone, word choice, audience, transitions, and progression of ideas.

0-5 Points

Submission contains no discernible overall intent in author’s selection of ideas.

6 Points

Submission contains random presentation of ideas, which prevents understanding the majority of author’s overall intent.

7 Points

Ideas are presented in a way that forces the reader to make repeated inferences in order to identify and follow the author’s overall intent.

8 Points

The reader can follow the author’s overall intent as stated.

9-10 Points

The writer’s overall argument and language are clear and tightly focused, leaving the reader with no room for confusion about author’s intent.

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Comments:

Mechanics:

Use of grammar, sentence structure, and spelling.

0-11 Points

Errors in basic writing conventions are sufficiently numerous to prevent reader comprehension.

12-13 Points

Errors in basic writing conventions are sufficiently numerous to prevent reader comprehension of majority of the work.

14-15 Points

Errors in basic writing conventions interfere with, but do not prevent, reader comprehension.

16-17 Points

The reader noticed a few errors in basic writing conventions but these few errors do not interfere with reader comprehension.

18-20 Points

Text is basically error free, so that a reader would have to purposely search to find any errors that may be present.

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Comments:

Academic/APA Formatting

Use of citations, references, and structural formatting including such elements as title page, running head, page numbers, introduction, headings (As appropriate), and conclusion.

0-11 Points

No attempt at Academic/APA formatting in presentation.

12-13 Points

Academic/APA format is attempted, but errors are significant.

14-15 Points

Academic/APA format is attempted but errors are distracting.

16-17 Points

Using Academic/APA format, accurately. Errors are noticeable but minor,

18-20 Points

Using Academic/APA format proficiently. Text is basically error free.

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Comments:

Summary Comments Total Score of 250