ORGB 601 University Canada West Teamwork and Conflict Handling Style Research Paper

UCW Master’s Level Grading Rubric For Assessment – General Rubric

1-4 Scale

1

2

3

4

Percentage Score

0-59

60-67

68-71

72-75

76-79

80-84

85-89

90-100

Grades

F

C

B-

B

B+

A-

A

A+

Mastery Level

Weight

Student Score

Beginning

Developing

Competent

Mastery

Standard Level

Below Standard

Approaching Standard

At Standard

Exceeds Standard

Subject Matter

Answering questions and results of research

50

Key elements are not adequately covered. Content is not comprehensive, has inaccuracies and is not persuasive. Displays lack of understanding of relevant theory. Points not adequately supported by references. Research is lacking in content and quality

Key elements are mostly covered. Content is mostly accurate but lacks persuasiveness. Displays some understanding of relevant theory. Points mostly supported by references. Research is lacking in content and quality

Key elements are adequately covered. Content is accurate and persuasive. Displays adequate understanding of relevant theory. Points supported by references. Research is adequate in content and quality

Key elements are completely covered. Content is comprehensive, accurate and persuasive. Displays superior understanding of relevant theory. Points fully supported by specific references. Research is superior in content and quality

Organization & Critical Thinking

Demonstration of thought process

and analysis of problem and resolution using own thoughts and ideas

20

Introduction provides poor level of background of paper

Structure of paper is not clear and is difficult to follow train of thought process

Conclusion does not follow logically from body of paper

Critical Thinking is lacking: missing logical

argumentation & reasoning, concrete examples & valid inferences

Introduction provides background of paper missing some key elements

Structure of paper is not clear and it is not easy to follow train of thought process Conclusion follows from body of paper but misses key points

Critical Thinking is not fully present: missing key points of logical

argumentation & reasoning, concrete examples & valid inferences

Introduction provides good level of background of paper

Structure of paper is clear and train of thought process is understandable Conclusion mostly follows logically from body of paper

Critical Thinking is present: logical argumentation & reasoning shows, reasonable examples & valid inferences are made

Introduction provides superior level of background of paper

Structure of paper is very clear and easy to follow train of thought process Conclusion follows logically from body of paper

Critical Thinking is present through: logical

argumentation & reasoning, concrete examples & valid inferences

Style & Mechanics

APA

Application of the requirements of the 7th APA manual to create a standardized formatted report

10

7th Ed. APA Manual is not followed or there are significant errors in: title page & references pages. In-text citations, paraphrasing and direct quotes are quite inadequate but do not rise to the level of plagiarism

7th Ed. APA Manual is followed with significant errors in: title page & references pages. In-text citations, paraphrasing and direct quotes are lacking but do not rise to the level of plagiarism

7th Ed. APA Manual is followed with minor errors in:

formatted title page, formatted references pages,

in-text citations, paraphrasing and direct quotes are adequately used in the correct context

7th Ed. APA Manual is followed with no errors including: properly formatted title page, properly formatted references pages, in-text citations are correctly used, paraphrasing and direct quotes are properly used in the correct context

Grammar/Punctuat

ion/ Spelling

Use of proper English language grammar, spelling and punctuation to create a readable paper.

10

Grammar and sentence structure has major problems following standard English rules and reads with difficulty with major errors in punctuation and

spelling

Grammar and sentence structure has problems following standard English rules and reads with some difficulty with

errors in punctuation and

spelling

Grammar and sentence structure mostly follows standard English rules and reads reasonably well with few errors in punctuation and

spelling

Grammar and sentence structure follows standard English rules and reads well with excellent punctuation and

spelling

Readability & Style

Clarity of thought and appropriate level of language use that brings the author’s thoughts and ideas to the reader.

10

Sentences are lacking in completeness, clearness, conciseness and are not wellstructured. Transitions do not maintain flow of thought. Words are ambiguous. Tone is inappropriate to audience/assessm ent. Colloquial language or inappropriate use of paraphrasing is used.

Sentences need to be more complete, clear, concise and well-constructed. Transitions do not maintain flow of thought well. Words are not precise and have some ambiguity. Tone is not appropriate to audience/assessm ent. Colloquial language or inappropriate use of paraphrasing is used too much.

Sentences are mostly complete, clear, concise and well-constructed. Transitions mostly maintain flow of thought.

Words are mostly precise with little ambiguity. Tone is mostly appropriate to audience/assessm ent. Colloquial language or inappropriate use of paraphrasing is used sparingly.

Sentences are consistently complete, clear, concise and wellconstructed with strong, varied structure. Transitions consistently maintain flow of thought. Words are quite precise and unambiguous. Tone is completely appropriate to audience/assessm ent. No colloquial language or inappropriate use of paraphrasing used.