HR Roles Mind Map and job requirements
Organization and Style
Criterion | Unsatisfactory | Satisfactory |
Major points are stated clearly, are supported by specific details, examples or analysis, and are organized logically | Little organization for major points. Examples are not given, details are not provided, or analysis is missing. | Paper is well-organized. Most points are well-supported with details and examples. |
Introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points | No introduction, or no clear preview of major points, or no background along with major points. | Provides background and previews major points well. |
The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews major points. | No conclusion or conclusion introduces new materials instead of summarizing what has been presented. | Conclusion summarizes major points and makes clear recommendations or takes a position. |
Paper meets assignment guidelines for length | Assignment is considerably shorter or longer than required.
Exceed max of 10% directly quoted material. | Assignment is within guidelines. |
Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper. | Paper does not flow clearly, or is disorganized. Overuse of bullets or lists. | Most paragraph transitions are well done. Section and subsection headings help define the flow. |
Tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. | Uses inappropriate voice or presents information from a biased viewpoint. Does not distinguish between facts and opinions. | Uses appropriate “voice” for the assignment, and presents information in a factual and professional manner. |
Sentences are complete, clear and concise. | Frequent use of sentence fragments, run-on sentences, or awkward phrasing. | No sentence fragments or run-on sentences. |
Sentences are well-constructed with consistently strong, varied sentences. | Uses passive voice frequently, tends to have simple sentences and phrases. | Good use of active voice, with well-written, interesting sentences. |
Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. | Sentences frequently unconnected with rough transitions. Over use of bulleted lists. | Sentences flow well. |
Mechanics (APA, Spelling & Grammar)
Criterion | Unsatisfactory | Satisfactory |
The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables and appendices follow APA guidelines for format | Nothing follows APA format. References are missing information. | Margins, title page, reference pages, etc. all follow APA format.
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Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines | Incorrect or missing citations. Block quotes are not handled correctly. Required information is not all present. | Text citations are correct. Block quotes are properly indented and formatted. All information is present.
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Paper is written in MS Word | Paper is not compatible with MS Word | Paper is compatible with MS Word and submitted in Word Format |
The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space. | No headings or headings not in APA format. Inconsistant font styles or colors. | Headings, properly formatted, and fonts are appropriate to the assignment. |
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. | Frequent errors. Uses first or second person in writing.
| Paper is generally error-free. Paper is written in academic style and in third person.
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Spelling is correct. | Frequent spelling errors or misuse of homonyms, etc. | Spelling is generally error-free. |