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Graded Elements
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Accomplished
90-100%
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Acceptable
72-89%
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Insufficient
0-71%
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Focus/Purpose
(Controlling Idea)
10%
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The Introduction fully establishes the report’s objective of determining the best country for the company’s expansion and precisely creates the context for the remaining sections of the report.
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The Introduction generally establishes the report’s objective of determining the best country for the company’s expansion, and at least generally creates the context for the remaining sections of the report.
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The Introduction is omitted, fails to establish the report’s objective of determining the best country for the company’s expansion, and/or fails to create a clear context for the remaining sections of the report.
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Structure/Organization & Cohesion
15%
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The report includes all the sections/subsections necessary for (1) presenting a complete analysis of factors relevant in determining two countries’ suitability for the company’s expansion and (2) recommending one country with sufficient justification. Each section’s purpose is clearly stated and relates to the project’s overall objective, its subsections are appropriately previewed and related, and ideas logically flow from one to another: Paragraphs fully develop their ideas, and lists logically present related points. Transitions are varied and precise.
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The report includes the essential sections/subsections for (1) presenting an analysis of factors relevant in determining two countries’ suitability for the company’s expansion and (2) recommending one country with sufficient justification. The reader can at least get a sense of how each section fits with the report’s objective and of how the subsections relate to the major section. Transitions are evident but may be abrupt, loose, or formulaic.
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Key sections/subsections for (1) presenting an analysis of factors relevant in determining two countries’ suitability for the company’s expansion and (2) recommending one country with justification have been omitted or don’t logically relate to the report’s objective. Ideas randomly appear, paragraphs consist of unrelated sentences, and/or lists contain unrelated points. Transitions are weak, illogical, or nonexistent.
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Graded Elements
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Accomplished
90-100%
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Acceptable
72-89%
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Insufficient
0-71%
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Content: Development of Ideas and Evidence
15%
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Content fully supports the report’s overall objective by providing logical and relevant explanations, credible evidence (facts, quotes, etc.)
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Content at least adequately develops the major sections and subsections that support the report’s overall objective. Details and evidence are sufficient but could be more creative, varied, or credible.
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Content is insufficient, nonspecific, redundant, and/or irrelevant. Little evidence exists.
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Sense of Audience, Style, and Tone
10%
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A strong sense of the targeted audience is evident throughout the report. The style and tone are professional, dynamic (varied sentences), original, tactful, bias-free, and positive.
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At least some sense of the targeted audience is evident within the report. The style and tone are professional, generally consistent, natural, tactful, and bias-free. Sentences may at times lack variety.
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No clear sense of the targeted audience is evident. Style and tone lack professionalism, consistency, and/or suitability.
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Format
12%
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The report follows the memo report format in Ch. 10 and includes parallel headings, subheadings, enumerated/bullet points. The TNR 12-point font is used consistently throughout the paper. The report contains page numbers.
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The report follows the memo report format in Ch. 10; a clear attempt to use parallel headings, subheadings, enumerated/bullet points is evident. The TNR 12-point font is used, and the report contains page numbers. Some inconsistencies may occur.
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The report does not follow the memo report format in Ch. 10. It lacks appropriate headings, subheadings, and enumerated/bullet points. Elements are rarely parallel. Page numbers are omitted.
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Graded Elements
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Accomplished
90-100%
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Acceptable
72-89%
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Insufficient
0-71%
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APA Parenthetical References and Annotated Bibliography
15%
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Parenthetical references correspond precisely with the reference list, and both conform to the APA format. Five credible sources (in addition to the two sources provided in the assignment) are referenced and ordered in correct APA style followed by clear, concise, grammatically correct paragraphs that describe each article’s credibility, content, and usefulness.
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Parenthetical references generally correspond with the reference list, and both generally conform to the APA format. Five reasonably credible sources (in addition to the two sources provided in the assignment) are referenced and ordered in generally correct APA style followed by generally clear, concise, and grammatically correct paragraphs that describe each article’s credibility, content, and usefulness.
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No parenthetical references are used, or they widely deviate from the APA format. Fewer than five credible sources (in addition to the two sources provided in the assignment) are provided; the reference style and/or order deviate substantially from APA; the descriptions of the articles and their credibility, content, and relevance are insufficient, incoherent, or missing.
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Clarity and Conciseness
10%
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The report precisely conforms to the word/page limits (1,500-2,00 words, 4-6 pages of text, and 1-2 pages for the Annotated Reference List). The sentences are virtually free of excess words, unclear or jargonistic phraseology, and passivity. The word choices are correct, economical, and precise.
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The report stays close to the word/page limits (1,500-2,00 words, 4-6 pages of text, and 1-2 pages for the Annotated Reference List). More sentences than not are free of excess words, unclear or jargonistic phraseology, and passivity. Word choices are appropriate, although not always precise.
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The report significantly deviates from the word/page limits. The report includes irrelevant and/or redundant content. Sentences contain excess words, unclear or jargonistic phraseology, and passivity. Word choices are vague, incorrect, or substandard.
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Mechanics
10%
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The report contains virtually no spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.
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The report contains occasional spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors, but none that discredit the report.
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The report contains a wide range of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors that interfere with the communication and/discredit the report.
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Graded Elements
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Accomplished
90-100%
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Acceptable
72-89%
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Insufficient
0-71%
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File Name and Upload Location
3%
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File is named exactly as instructed and is uploaded to the appropriate assignment manager. It is also uploaded to the Turn-it-in assignment manager.
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File name deviates from the instructions, but is close enough to be recognized; file is uploaded to the appropriate assignment manager. It is also uploaded to the Turn-it-in assignment manager.
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File is not uploaded to Turn-it-in or
file is incorrectly named and/or not submitted to the correct assignment manager. [If the file isn't uploaded to the correct assignment manager and to the Turn-it-in assignment manager, 0 points will be awarded. If I'm unaware that I have the submission, it will also be subject to late penalties or simply not accepted.]
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