essay on a scenario for workplace communication course

COMM5105 Final Paper Assignment Evaluation Rubric Student: Date: _________________________________________ _____________________________________ CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION Falls Signific antly Below Expectations Falls Somewhat Below Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Mark Introduction ( 20 points) o Includes the case study o Lays out importance/relevance of topic o Includes goal of assignment (formulated thesis) and introduction of points that will be discussed Analysis of problem and Issues (20 points) o Presents an insightful and thorough analysis of all identified issues and problems o Questions are asked such as “Who made the call to make the decision?” “From a manager’s point of view, how could you make the individuals involved un derstand what went wrong in the event?” o Creates a background story on what could have went wrong o Minimal filler and fluff; arguments are concise and clear o Arguments are organized and convincing; paper tells a credible story o Linkages between arguments to tell a compelling story o Effective paraphrasing o Discussed critically, not just stated Recommendations of Effective Solutions/Application of ethical, cultural and technical business communication concepts (20 points) o Recommends effective solutions o Supports diagnosis and opinions with strong arguments and well documented evidence o Presents a balanced and critical view o Interpretation is both reasonable and objective o Applies ethical concepts o Applies cultural concepts o Applies technical business communication con cepts o Scholarly journals/other media, stories and text book referenced o Research used appropriately to support arguments/questions Conclusions (10 points) o Reviews key arguments and relates back to introduction - restatement of main points 0-9.5 0-9.5 0-9.5 0-4.5 10 -14 10 -14 10 -14 5-6 15 -17 15 -17 15 -17 6.5 -8 18 -20 18 -20 18 -20 8.5 -10 /20 /20 /20 o Conclusions/ remedies, recommendations o Includes any additional information to enhance the paper /10 Structure/Format (10 points) o Title Page with required info. o 5-8 double - spaced pages (not including title/cover page & references) o Times New Roman Font o Page numbers o Reference page 0-4.5 5-6 6.5 -8 8.5 -10 /10 References/Appendix (10 points) o Alphabetical listing of all sources cited in the paper at end of paper o Appropriate use of APA format for cover page, references list and in -text citation o All appropriate content indicated with in -text citation o Use of appropriate number (3 -5 sources plus textbook) and quality of references 0-4.5 5-6 6.5 -8 8.5 -10 /10 Writing Style (10 points) o Demonstrated Clarity and Conciseness o Used well written paragraphs o Appropriate vocabulary used o Good job on proof -reading, no typos o Proper spelling and grammar o Writing has punch and passion, but concise 0-4.5 5-6 6.5 -8 8.5 -10 /10 Final Grade _____/100 =___/25