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Assignment Objectives Met

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All the objectives as detailed in the assignment are fulfilled with no discrepancies.

Most of the objectives as detailed in the assignment are fulfilled, some discrepancies.

Half of the objectives as detailed in the assignment are NOT fulfilled.

Most of the  objectives as detailed in the assignment are NOT fulfilled many discrepancies.

Context, Purpose, and Audience Awareness

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A clear, linear flow of thought is employed.  A full-awareness of  intended audience is evident. Purpose of document is clear. When acronyms are used, it is clear what all acronyms stand for.  Specifics are used.  Ideas are clear and well-voiced.  Sound logic is used and supportive data reinforces the reasoning.  Specific, well-detailed examples and anecdotes are used when necessary. 

There could have been more clear, linear flow of thought employed. 

Some statements might not be understood by the intended audience. Purpose of document is not always clear.

Some acronyms are used without clear explanation of what they stand for.  Ideas could be more clearly articulated. Reasoning needs to be more supported or explained through use of specific examples, experiences, or anecdotes. 

There could have been more clear, linear flow of thought employed. 

Many points made by the writer might not be understood by the intended audience. Purpose of document is often unclear.  Many acronyms are not fully explained.

Some points may remain vague.

Some non-specific superficial reasoning is used.  More specifics needed, audience would be quick to ask “who, what, when, where, why, and in what way?”  Many ideas lack clarity. 

No clear examples or anecdotes. 

Purpose of document is not clear. Probably would not be understandable to a general audience. 

The writer uses vague, generalized statements.   Lacks clarity, very few specifics.  Acronyms are used without consideration for audience awareness.

Language

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Descriptive, specific, direct, and formal language would be completely acceptable to intended audience; Well chosen words suited to the topics, purposes, and audiences; uses strong verbs, insightful figurative language, effective words, and/or concrete diction.

Moderately descriptive, specific, and effective language would mostly be acceptable to intended audience; uses language appropriate for particular assignment, but could use more.  Accurate but relatively conventional word choice.  Should try to reduce use of weak verbs.

Intended audience might not find the word-choice acceptable;

Some language is vague; Language if often not formal, sometimes uses slang or clichés.  Should use less weak verbs.

Most of the language is vague; uses language inappropriate intended audience.  Uses imprecise and/or redundant word choice, general terms, and weak verbs.

Organization

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Beginning, middle, and end are well planned; transitions are used effectively. 

There no distracting breaks are fragmenting the linear flow of document.

A clear correspondence between organization and purpose exists.

Conclusion and introduction are strong.

The overall plans of the document are apparent with reasonable beginnings, middles, and ends; some information may be misplaced.  Some distracting breaks are fragmenting the linear flow of document. Sometimes unclear correspondence between organization and purpose exists.

Conclusion and introduction could be stronger.

Could have had much more consideration put into beginnings, middles, and ends.  Many distracting breaks are fragmenting the linear flow of document. Mostly unclear correspondence between organization and purpose exists.

Thoughts seem jumpy.  Conclusion and introduction are weak

No consideration put into beginnings, middles, and ends.  Fragmented flow of thought and direction. No clear conclusion or introduction.

Mechanics

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Correct spelling and grammar.  Has been

thoroughly proofread.

Some careless mistakes in spelling and grammar.  Shouldn’t trust Spell Check or Grammar Check.

Writer should practice more cautious proofreading of spelling and grammar.

Shows little concern for correct spelling and proper grammar.

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