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Content

60 Points

Points Earned

XX/60

Additional Comments:

All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.

· Presentation consists of 8-12 slides appropriate for the speaker’s audience.

· Presentation includes appropriate presenter’s notes.

· Paper is 1,750 to 2,100-word essay words in length.

· Topic is selected from the list provided in the instructions

· Paper includes a clearly stated thesis statement.

· Paper includes a conclusion and/or recommendations.

· Paper includes a reference list.

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Meets slide count.

Appropriate Presenter notes.

Meets word count.

Good topic.

Good Thesis.

Broad conclusion.

Good reference list.

Comprehensive, accurate, and somewhat persuasive.

Good visuals.

Good text.

Vague theory linked to examples and vague industry practice.

Good resources.

Uses primary source.

The content is comprehensive, accurate, and /or persuasive.

· Presentation includes visual aids and utilizes elegant graphics.

· Presentation text accurately summarizes the text from the paper in approximately five lines.

The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.

Major points are stated clearly and are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.

· Paper incorporates at least 5 resources.

· Paper uses at least one primary source.

Organization / Development

20 Points

Points Earned

XX/20

Additional Comments:

Paper and presentation develop a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.

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Broad central theme.

Sufficient background.

Logical conclusion.

Good tone.

Good transitions.

Introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

Conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper/presentation, and reviews the major points.

Tone is appropriate to the content and the assignment.

Transitions between sentences, paragraphs, sections, and slides aid in maintaining the flow of thought in the presentation and in the paper.

Mechanics

20 Points

Points Earned

XX/20

Additional Comments:

The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follows APA-consistent guidelines for format.

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Follows APA

Mostly good citations.

Good layout.

Good presentation layout.

Good bullet points.

Some grammar issues.

Mostly Complete and clear sentences.

Few spelling errors.

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA-consistent guidelines.

The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

The presentation is laid out with effective use of graphics, headings, font styles, and white space.

Presentation bullet points limited to approximately 5 words per bullet.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.

Spelling is correct.

Total

100 Points

Points Earned

82/100

Additional Comments: