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Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry

II. Peer Review (NO Late Submission is accepted)

See the uploaded files for good examples under the tab, Assignments – Mini Research Paper Peer Review
See the file for “How to Review a Peer’s Paper” under the tab, Assignments – Mini Research Paper Peer Review
Students can use MS Word review function to add comments (see the YouTube video for how to use Review function under the tab, Assignments – Mini Research Paper Peer Review)
Review comments MUST address the following items
- General sentence structure, business writing style, logical flow, and grammatical errors (2 points)
- Adequacy/clarity of summaries of each article (2 points)
- Adequate usage of the three articles to support the argument displayed in the synthesized reflection; Aligned discussion of the synthesized refection with the three articles (5 points)
- Importance of the topic (2 points)
- Logical argument of the synthesized reflection (2 points)
- Format (2 points)
If you received a peer’s paper to provide comments and do not submit your review, you will receive 5 points deduction.

How to use review function

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S0SUFARtC0

How to use track changes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OTTlZlFL4E

Grading Rubric

	Excellent (A) Convincingly and ardently communicates a noteworthy idea to an audience through business style writing.	Good (B) Effectively conveys an insightful idea to an audience through consistent and controlled use of business writing strategies.	Fair (C) Communicates an idea, but does not consistently address the needs of its audience.	Poor (D) Ineffectively communicates its idea to its intended audience.	Fail (F) Fails to present its ideas to the audience and does not meet some or all of the criteria for the assignment.
Content & Development 50 %	Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. Content and purpose of the writing are clear. Demonstrates an awareness of audience and is clearly established and maintained throughout.	Content is accurate and persuasive. Major points are stated. Content and purpose of the writing are clear.	Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. Major points are addressed, but not well supported. Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Content is incomplete. Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. Reveals limited awareness of audience. Development displays little knowledge of the subject, and fails exhibit critical thinking or clear reasoning.	Content has no awareness, or limited awareness, its audience and purpose. Displays little or no knowledge of the subject, or fails to exhibit critical thinking or clear reasoning.
Organization & Structure 30 %	Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper. Demonstrates critical thinking that is clear, insightful, in depth, and relevant to the topic.	Structure is mostly clear, logical and easy to follow. Paragraph transitions are present. Conclusion is logical. Demonstrates critical thinking that is more than adequate, with significant detail; may show depth in thinking and research	Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. Organization is choppy and may, at times, be difficult to follow. Paragraph transitions need improvement. Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.	Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	Organization is random and without focus.
Format 10%	Paper follows all designated guidelines. Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. Format enhances readability of paper.	Paper follows designated guidelines. Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. Format is good.	Paper follows most guidelines. Paper is over/ under word length.	Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting. Paper is inadequate/excessive in length. Paper is not double spaced	Makes no attempts to use the elements of correct formatting.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 10%	Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.	Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors. Spelling is correct.	Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversationa-l tone.	Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. Language uses jargon or conversational tone.	Paper contains serious and multiple errors that seriously hinder the reading of the paper.