Exceeds

Expectations
(Exemplary)

Meets
Expectations
(Proficient)

Almost Meets
Expectations
(Average)

Below
Expectations
(Basic)

Well Below
Expectations
(Inadequate)

TOTAL SCORE

Content/Information
(content is accurate, well
researched and follows a
logical sequence; key issues
are addressed in detail and
founded via reputable research
materials; use of industry
relevant material and/or class
discussion is apparent)
5.0 points
Content is accurate, well
researched and follows a
logical sequence

Analysis & Originality

Writing is appropriate for the
purpose of the assignment;
All examples and evidence
are effective, specific and
relevant; synthesis of ideas,
in-depth analysis and
evidences original thought
and support for the topic)
5.0 points
A thorough and engaging
analysis is provided. Analyzes
addresses all key issues and
is presented in a clear and
critical yet unbiased manner.
A clear connection has been
made to literature.

4.0 points
Content is accurate and a
reasonable amount of research
has been completed

4.0 points
A strong analysis is given.
Most of the central debates
are addressed. A stronger
connection between detail
and theoretical concepts is
needed)

Organization & Style

(assignment is organized
and readable; has
distinct introduction,
body & conclusion;
writing shows a high
degree of attention to
logic and reasoning of
points)
4.0 points
Writing shows high
degree of attention to
logic and reasoning of
points. Unity clearly
leads the reader to
conclusion and stirs
thought regarding the
topic
3.0 points
Writing is coherent and
logically organized with
transitions used
between ideas and
paragraphs to create
coherence.

Language & Mechanics

(spelling, grammar,
vocabulary and
sentence structure)

Quality/ Documentation
of Sources
& Technical Requirements
(evidence of quality
sources cited
appropriately; adherence
to standard technical and
formatting requirements)

3.0 points
All sentences are well
written with varied
sentence structure and
virtually free of errors
in grammar, spelling &
punctuation

3.0 points
All sources are peer
reviewed, documented
and formatted following
standard practices.
Quality sources were used
and all technical
requirements were met

2.0 points
Most sources are peer
reviewed, documented
and formatted following
standard practices.
Textbook was used,
among some other quality
sources. Most technical
requirements were met.
2.5 points
2.5 points
2.0 points
1.5 points
1.5 points
Content is good but needs
Analysis needs improvement.
Writing is coherent and
Language is accessible
Some sources are peer
improvement. More content is
Material is presented as a
logically organized.
to readers; however,
reviewed, documented
needed for the reader to fully
summary only with no critical
Some points remain
many sentences may
and formatted following
understand the material
engagement/thinking)
misplaced and stray from
lack variation in
standard practices.
the topic. Some
structure. Minimally
Textbook was used, but
transitions are evident.
acceptable number of
only on a superficial level.
errors in grammar,
Some technical
spelling & punctuation
requirements were met.
1.0 point
1.0 point
1.0 point
0.75 points
0.75 points
Significant improvement
Superficial discussion
Writing lacks logical
Some/few sentences
Sources do not meet the
needed. Content does not
provided. No engagement
organization. It shows
are well written with
minimum requirements
provide a clear picture.
with course content. Little to
minimal coherence and
little variance in
for being peer reviewed.
Information is either missing or
no evidence of critical
ideas lack unity. Serious
structure and/or
Sources are not of high
not clearly or accurately
thinking/analysis
errors.
numerous errors in
quality. Citation
articulated
grammar, spelling &
guidelines are not met and
punctuation
formatting issues are
evident.
0 points
0 points
0 points
0 points
0 points
Below expectations
Below expectations
Below expectations
Language is inaccessible
No sources were used
significant improvement
significant improvement
significant improvement
to readers. Significant
and/or not properly
needed
needed
needed
improvement is
documented. Significant
needed.
improvement needed in
formatting
(Note: your score on this assignment will be converted to the appropriate grade weighting for the course
i.e. if this assignment is worth 10% of your term grade and you achieved a 15/20, the term value will be worth 7.5%)

Score Levels

2.0 points
Most sentences are
well written with varied
sentence structure and
virtually free of errors
in grammar, spelling &
punctuation

/20