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BUSI

Rubric

BUSI

Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This

criterion

is

linked

to

a

Learning

Outcome

Organization: overall

12.5

pts

Well

–

planned and well

–

thought out. Includes

title, introduction,

statement of main idea,

transitions and

conclusion.

9

pts

Good overall

organization,

includes the main

organizational tools.

6

pts

There is a sense of

organization, although

some of the

organizational tools are

used weakly or missing

0

pts

No sense of

organization.

Information is

missing.

12.5

pts

This

criterion

is

linked

to

a

Learning

Outcome

Organizations:

paragraph

12.5

pts

All

paragraphs have

clear ideas, are

supported with

examples and have

smooth transitions.

9

pts

Most paragraphs have

clear ideas, are

supported with some

examples and have

transitions.

6

pts

Some paragraphs have

clear ideas, support from

examples may be missin

g

and transitions are

weak.

0

pts

Paragraphs

lack clear

ideas.

12.5

pts

This

criterion

is

linked

to

a

Learning

Outcome

Content

12.5

pts

Exceptionally well

–

presented

and argued; ideas are

detailed, well

–

developed,

supported with specific

evidence & facts, as well as

examples and specific

details.

9

pts

Well

–

presented and

argued; ideas are

detailed, developed

and supported with

evidence and

details,

mostly specific.

6

pts

Content is sound and

solid; ideas are present

but not particularly

developed or supported;

some evidence, but

usually of a generalized

nature.

0

pts

Content

is not

sound.

12.5

pts

This

criterion

is

linked

to

a

Learning

Outcome

Grammar

& Mechanics

12.5

pts

Excellent

grammar, spelling,

syntax and

punctuation.

9

pts

A few errors in

grammar, spelling,

syntax and

punctuation, but not

many.

6

pts

Shows a pattern of errors in

spelling, gram

mar, syntax

and/or punctuation. Could

also be a sign of lack of

proof

–

reading.

0

pts

Continuous

errors

12.5

pts

Total Points:

50

BUSI Rubric

BUSI Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a

Learning

OutcomeOrganization: overall

12.5 pts

Well-planned and well-

thought out. Includes

title, introduction,

statement of main idea,

transitions and

conclusion.

9 pts

Good overall

organization,

includes the main

organizational tools.

6 pts

There is a sense of

organization, although

some of the

organizational tools are

used weakly or missing

0 pts

No sense of

organization.

Information is

missing.

12.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a

Learning

OutcomeOrganizations:

paragraph

12.5 pts

All paragraphs have

clear ideas, are

supported with

examples and have

smooth transitions.

9 pts

Most paragraphs have

clear ideas, are

supported with some

examples and have

transitions.

6 pts

Some paragraphs have

clear ideas, support from

examples may be missing

and transitions are

weak.

0 pts

Paragraphs

lack clear

ideas.

12.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a

Learning OutcomeContent

12.5 pts

Exceptionally well-presented

and argued; ideas are

detailed, well-developed,

supported with specific

evidence & facts, as well as

examples and specific

details.

9 pts

Well-presented and

argued; ideas are

detailed, developed

and supported with

evidence and details,

mostly specific.

6 pts

Content is sound and

solid; ideas are present

but not particularly

developed or supported;

some evidence, but

usually of a generalized

nature.

0 pts

Content

is not

sound.

12.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a

Learning OutcomeGrammar

& Mechanics

12.5 pts

Excellent

grammar, spelling,

syntax and

punctuation.

9 pts

A few errors in

grammar, spelling,

syntax and

punctuation, but not

many.

6 pts

Shows a pattern of errors in

spelling, grammar, syntax

and/or punctuation. Could

also be a sign of lack of

proof-reading.

0 pts

Continuous

errors

12.5 pts

Total Points: 50