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Assignment Grading Rubric Course: EM610 Unit: 3 Points: 140

Category Description Weighting Possible

Points Points Earned

Content • The student summarizes the sustainability report and identifies one area that the company should consider investing more resources in, backing it up with economic and social arguments, as well as, comparing the company to its industry peers.

• It is clear that relevant components of Chapter 13 of Green to Gold have been taken into account.

• Meets the 4–6 page requirement.

50% 70

Sentence Mastery

• Sentences are consistently grammatical. Major sentence-level errors including fragments, run- ons, and comma splices are avoided.

• Sentences vary in length and type. Simple, compound, and complex sentences are used effectively.

• Sentences are graceful, i.e., they can be read aloud without awkwardness, awkward pauses, or running out of breath.

• Language is rich, precise, and vivid.

15% 21

Grammar and Mechanics

• Spelling is perfect. The student uses Spellcheck but has also proofread carefully for words that sound the same but have different meanings.

• Grammar and mechanics are proficient, including mastery of subject-verb agreement, proper verb tense and form, appropriate punctuation and capitalization, and apostrophe use.

• Word usage is appropriate, avoiding jargon. There are not extra words, and there are no missing words.

10% 14

Organization and Format

• Organization and structure are clear and easy to follow. Writing shows clear purpose and orderly transitions from beginning to end. Sentences consistently establish this organization and flow rather than interrupt it.

• Format meets APA guidelines and Bluebook rules as appropriate, including use of title pages. There is no playful experimentation with fancy fonts.

• It is written for the appropriate audience.

10% 14

Assignment Grading Rubric Course: EM610 Unit: 3 Points: 140

Citation Style • Writing shows internal citations in the body of

the text as well as a proper list of references at the end of the paper, following APA or Bluebook citation as appropriate.

• Citations appear consistently where needed, whether following quoted or paraphrased material in the text.

• Note: Failure to provide citation in the paper does not result in a deduction of 15% from the paper, but will result in a failed paper and a plagiarism investigation.

15% 21

Total: 100%

[140] Possible Points

[ ] Points Earned

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