question about accouting theory need research writing

Adapted from Professor Jay Aronson Carnegie Mellon University

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Assignment 1 Grading Rubric Excellent

80 – 100 % Good

65 - 79 % Satisfactory

50 - 64% Unsatisfactory

20-50% Inadequate Less than 20%

Marks

Argument Contains a clear argument—i.e., lets the reader know exactly what the author is trying to communicate. All questions are thoroughly answered, with alternate points of view.

To a large extent a sound argument is presented. Most questions are thoroughly answered, with some alternate points of view.

There is some argument. Answers to questions vary from well answered to satisfactory. Limited alternative views are provided.

Insufficient attempt is made to articulate an argument. Limited argument development

No attempt is made to articulate an argument.

/45

Evidence Provides compelling and accurate evidence that convinces reader to accept main arguments. The importance/relevance of all pieces of evidence is clearly stated. There are no gaps in reasoning—i.e., the reader does not need to assume anything or do additional research to accept main argument.

Provides necessary evidence to convince reader of most aspects of the main arguments but not all. The importance/ relevance of some evidence presented may not be totally clear.

Limited evidence is provided to support author’s arguments.

Either no evidence is provided, or there are numerous factual mistakes, omissions or oversimplifications. There is little or no mention of information from lectures and readings.

No evidence is provided, or numerous factual mistakes, omissions or oversimplifications. No mention of information from lectures and readings.

/25

Sources

Evidence is used from a wide range of scholarly sources including those provided. (10+ references)

Evidence is used from a number of scholarly sources, but author relies heavily on a more limited set of sources. (8 – 10 refs)

Uses only two of the sources provided and less than six other scholarly references or uses one or two non-scholarly sources.

Does not use sufficient sources, only minimally uses sources provided by instructor, or relies primarily on non-scholarly sources.

Does not use sources, only minimally uses sources provided by instructor, or relies exclusively on non-scholarly sources.

/10

Citations/R eference List

All evidence is properly using in-text references. Reference list is complete and consistent.

All evidence is cited using in- text references but there are some minor problems with completeness or format of some citations. Reference list is complete and generally consistent.

Almost all pieces are referenced correctly, and there are minor problems with completeness and format of citations. Reference list is not complete and consistent.

Poor attempt is made to cite evidence. Reference list is incomplete and/or has major inconsistencies.

No attempt is made to cite evidence. Reference list is incomplete and/or has major inconsistencies.

/10

Clarity and Style

All sentences are correct grammatically and clearly written. No words are misused. Technical terms are always explained. All information is accurate and up-to-date. Paper has been spell-checked AND proofread (ideally by you and somebody else), and contains no errors.

All sentences are grammatically correct and clearly written. An occasional word is misused or inappropriate. All information is accurate and up-to-date. Paper has been spell-checked AND proofread, and contains no more than a few minor errors, which do not adversely affect the reader’s ability to understand the essay.

A few sentences are grammatically incorrect or not clearly written. Several words are misused. Technical terms, are rarely explained. Not all information is accurate and up-to- date. Paper has been spell- checked AND proofread, but still contains several errors. Reader’s ability to understand essay may be compromised by these errors.

Large amount of grammatical and structural errors. Several words are misused. Technical terms, words from other languages, are insufficiently explained. Not all information is accurate and up-to- date. Paper has not been spell- checked or proofread, and contains numerous errors. Reader has some difficulty understanding essay because of errors.

Paper is full of grammatical errors and bad writing. Several words are misused. Technical terms, words from other languages, are not explained. Not all information is accurate and up-to-date. Paper has not been spell-checked or proofread, and contains numerous errors. Reader has a difficult time understanding essay because of errors.

/10