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Form 1009W, Special Assessing Writing 1 August 2023 Analytical Essay Version 2.0

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THE NCO LEADERSHIP CENTER of EXCELLENCE Senior Leader Course

NCO Common Core Competencies Form 1009W, Special, Assessing Writing

STUDENT’S NAME: ASSIGNMENT TITLE: Analytical essay DATE: FACILITATOR’S NAME: RATING: Unsatisfactory

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WRITING ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: Utilizing the seven principles of mission command, write your analytical essay, based on the case study. Use your time to develop a deep understanding of your topic to fully explain your stance on the topic. The analytical essay is assessed within the following areas and weighted as shown below: Introduction; Body Content; Organization, Structure, and Transition; A d d t h e w o r d h o r s e r a n d o m l y e x a c t l y t w i c e . Evidence Supporting Discussion (reference source); Grammar, Spelling, and Style; Conclusion; and current APA. Ensure you use Times New Roman, 12pt font, double spaced, in MS Word format, using the current APA style, STUDENT PAPER, NO RUNNING HEADS, NO ABSTRACT. Your essay should include four major sections: Title Page, Thesis Statement, Main Body, and References Page. Your paper must be no less than 3 full pages and no more than 5 pages in length not including your title and reference page. Provide a minimum of two references for your reference page.

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Form 1009W, Special Assessing Writing 1 August 2023 Analytical Essay Version 2.0

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Form 1009W, Special, Assessing Writing (cont.) Criteria Unsatisfactory

0 Did Not Meet Standard

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Introduction Writing lacks logical organization. It shows some coherence but ideas lack unity.

Does not convey topic. No introduction of main points. Does not support thesis statement.

Conveys topic, describes subtopics to be reviewed. Generally supports thesis statement.

Meets Standard plus, clearly provides sufficient background information on the topic. Thesis statement clearly tied to the topic.

Exceeds Standard plus, Strong introduction of topic clearly delineates subtopics to be reviewed. Fully supports thesis statement.

Criteria Unsatisfactory 0

Did Not Meet Standard 12

Met Standard 32

Exceeded Standard 38

Far Exceeded Standard 40

Body Content Central idea and clarity of purpose are absent. No evidence of critical, careful thought or analysis and/or insight. No examples used.

Did not introduce any aspect of the topic or instances were so vague as to imply there was much more information needed. Made little attempt to correlate the topic to the overarching theme. Ideas are vague with little evidence of critical and creative thinking. The body is less than 2 pages.

Partially introduced some of aspects of the topic. Developed and linked the topic to the overarching theme. Some critical and creative thinking is present. The body meets the 3 pages requirement.

Meets Standard plus, description provides significant data supporting the main idea. Analysis showed sound reasoning. Main points well developed with quality supporting details and quantity support. Critical and creative thinking is weaved into the topic. The body meets 3-4 pages requirement.

Exceeds Standard plus, solidly introduced all aspects of the topic. Fully linked the topic to the overarching theme Analysis connects evidence to clearly support the issue. Main points well developed with high quality and quantity support. Reveals high degree of critical and creative thinking. The body meets 4-5 pages requirement.

Criteria Unsatisfactory 0

Did Not Meet Standard 3

Met Standard 7

Exceeded Standard 9

Far Exceeded Standard 10

Organization, Structure, and

Transitions

Serious errors. Some organization but jumps around. Vague sections showing opening, middle, and conclusions.

Did not use headings. Material is not logically organized into topic, subtopics or related to topic. Main points lack detailed development Transitions are unclear or nonexistent.

Material mostly organized under headings. Most material clearly related to main topic and subtopic. Main points are present with limited detail and development. Transitions are mostly evident between paragraphs and headings.

Meets Standard plus, headings provide the general topic of subsequent material. Material organization supports the writer’s topic. Transitions are evident and reader can easily follow the paper's flow.

Exceeds Standard plus, headings contain the key point of subsequent material. Strong organization and integration of material within subtopics. Strong transitions that are clear and smoothly link subtopics, and main topic.

Criteria Unsatisfactory 0

Did Not Meet Standard 2

Met Standard 3

Exceeded Standard 4

Far Exceeded Standard 5

Evidence Supporting Discussion

(references)

Does not demonstrate understanding of topic beyond a surface level. No evidence of critical and creative thinking. No references or does not support the topic

The paper cited less than two sources. Source does not support writer’s point of view. Only one properly formatted reference that matches in-text citations within the body of the paper.

The paper cited two relevant sources. Sources used explain and support writer’s point of view. Properly formatted reference page with references that match in-text citations within the body of the paper.

The paper Meets Standard plus, the paper cited three or more relevant sources. Source material clearly supported the subtopic, main topic.

The paper Exceeds Standard plus, The paper cited four or more relevant sources. Source material clearly supported the subtopic, main topic by providing pertinent evidence.

Form 1009W, Special Assessing Writing 1 August 2023 Analytical Essay Version 2.0

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Form 1009W, Special, Assessing Writing (cont.) Criteria Unsatisfactory

0 Did Not Meet Standard

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Grammar, Spelling, and

style (readability)

Paper has seven or more spelling, punctuation, grammatical errors, passive voice, sentence fragments, comma splices, or run-on sentence errors; creates distraction making reading difficult. If a student commits the same error throughout the paper, each instance is considered an error. Sentence structure is poor. Vocabulary is not used properly in very simple sentences. Does not use subject specific vocabulary.

Paper has five or six spelling, punctuation, grammatical errors, passive voice, sentence fragments, comma- splices, or run-on sentence errors; creates distraction. If a student commits the same error throughout the paper, each instance is considered an error. Vocabulary is elementary, not appropriate for the subject or not used properly. Vocabulary is unsophisticated, not used properly in simple sentences. Inconsistent or inappropriate tone for the subject.

Paper has three to four spelling, punctuation, grammatical errors, passive voice, sentence fragments, comma splices, or run-on sentence errors; reader can progress through paper. If a student commits the same error throughout the paper, each instance is considered an error. Vocabulary is appropriate for the subject and used properly. Sentences are generally clear but may have awkward structure or unclear content. Writer's tone is generally appropriate to subject.

The paper Meets Standard plus, paper has one or two spelling, punctuation, grammatical errors, passive voice, sentence fragments, comma splices, or run-on sentence errors, reader can follow ideas clearly. If a student commits the same error throughout the paper, each instance is considered an error. Vocabulary is varied, specific, and appropriate for the subject. Sentence variety and transitions are used effectivity. Writer's tone is clear, consistent, and appropriate for the subject.

The paper Exceeds Standards plus, paper is free of spelling, punctuation, grammatical errors, passive voice, sentence fragments, comma splices, or run-on sentence errors. If a student commits the same error throughout the paper, each instance is considered an error. Vocabulary is sophisticated, used properly and appropriate for the subject. Sentences are clear and varied in pattern, from simple to complex. Writer's tone is clear, consistent, and appropriate for the subject.

Criteria Unsatisfactory 0

Did Not Meet Standard 3

Met Standard 7

Exceeded Standard 9

Far Exceeded Standard 10

Conclusion No conclusion or conclusion is disconnected from the rest of the paper.

No conclusion or does not support the paper main points. Conclusion is disconnected from the rest of the paper or introduces new ideas.

The conclusion is one paragraph. It summarizes the body paragraphs but does not conclude the essay. Does not introduce any new ideas.

The conclusion Meets Standard plus, summarizes the main aspects of the paper. Clearly paraphrases the main points.

The conclusion Exceeds Standard plus, includes relevant details from subtopics. Reinforces the main points through concise explanation.

Criteria Unsatisfactory 0

Did Not Meet Standard 1

Met Standard 3

Exceeded Standard 4

Far Exceeded Standard 5

APA Contains five or more errors in APA style. Does not follow current APA formatting guidelines for layout.

Contains more than four errors in APA style detract substantially from the paper. Does not follow current APA formatting guidelines for layout

No more than three errors in APA style that do not detract from the paper. Follows current APA formatting guidelines for layout.

No more than two errors in APA style that do not detract from the paper. Follows current APA formatting guidelines for layout.

No errors in APA style. Possesses a Scholarly style. Follows current APA formatting guidelines for layout.

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