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Final Paper Rubric CAS 352 SU 16

A Range B Range C Range D Range Failing

Organization & Structure (15%)

+Structure & organization of the paper is easy to follow +Paper contains and introduction and conclusion +Headings/sub- headings utilized. +Paragraph transitions are used where necessary; they are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. +Sentences are short (no more than 25 words, usually). +Paragraphs are concise (@3-5 sentences)

+Structure & organization of the paper is generally clear and easy to follow. +Paper contains introduction and conclusion +Paragraph transitions are used in most necessary places; they are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout most of the paper +Most sentences are short (no more than 25 words, usually). +Most paragraphs are concise (@3-5 sentences).

+Structure & Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. +Paragraphs are disjointed or lack transition of thoughts. +Sentences are choppy (too short) or wordy (too long).

+Structure and organization issues make the paper difficult to understand +Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. +Sentences are choppy (too short) or wordy (too long).

+Paper is nearly or completely incomprehensible

Spelling/grammar (10%)

+One or two more errors in spelling or grammar

+Three or four more errors in spelling or grammar

+Five or six more errors in spelling or grammar

+Spelling/grammar errors detract from meaning

+Spelling/grammar errors obscure meaning

Body of Paper Seven Topics (45%)

+ Includes seven topics +Fully describes main idea of the topic

+ Includes seven topics +Missing an element from the previous

+ Missing an element from the first columns 3-4 times (e.g., missing “what

+ Missing an element from the first columns 4-5 times and/or

+ Missing 2 or more topics

Final Paper Rubric CAS 352 SU 16

being addressed (e.g. “what is scientific management”) +Fully describes how the concept is enacted in your organization +Fully analyzes what this means for organizational communication (what are the consequences/implica tions) + Fully connects the topic of each section to the company’s overall organizational communication ( how does it fit into the overall communication plan) + All of the above is done for each section of the paper

column for 1-2 times (e.g., missing analysis of “what this means” for two of the topics covered)

this means” for two topics and “connection to overall communication” for another or some similar combination)

+Missing an entire section

References to readings/lessons/outsi de sources (10%)

+Seven or more references to class readings/lessons and five or more references to a

+Three or more references to class readings/lessons and three to five references to a

+Two or more references to class readings/lessons and two references to a minimum of two

+One or more references to class readings/lessons and one or more references outside

+Missing references/reference are not properly cited/references are from non-credible

Final Paper Rubric CAS 352 SU 16

minimum of three outside sources. Outside sources are credible (i.e. no Wikipedia, but rather a mainstream publication or credible blog). +Quotes/references are correctly cited and relevant to the paper.

minimum of two outside sources. Outside sources are credible (i.e. no Wikipedia, but rather a mainstream publication or credible blog). Quotes/references are correctly cited and relevant to the paper.

outside sources. Outside sources are mostly credible, but include some sites that don’t fact check or aren’t specific to the topic. Quotes/references are mostly correctly cited and relevant to the paper.

sources. Outside sources are not entirely credible (e.g. Wikipedia, about.com), or aren’t specific to the topic. Quotes/references are incorrectly/not cited and/or not relevant to the paper.

sources/don’t relate to the paper.

Flipside Can be a standalone section or integrated into the topical sections (20%)

+ Describes the implications of poor communication and ties it to 4 or more topics + Provides an innovative and realistic solution for each topic

+ Describes the implications of poor communication and ties it to 3 topics + Provides an adequate solution for each topic

+Only covers two topics and/or problems /solutions are incomplete, incorrect, or unrealistic

+ Only covers one topic and/or problems /solutions are incomplete, incorrect, or unrealistic

+Does not address flip side