Report Assessment Criteria

Criteria Excellent Good Meet expectations Below expectations Well below expectation Missing Criterion Score Introduction For this section we are looking at the degree to which you clearly stated the and background information, highlighted the major points, and purpose of the report 10 points 8.5 points 7.5 points 5 points 2.5 points 0 points Score of Introduction For this section we are looking at the degree to which you clearly stated the and background information, highlighted the major points, and purpose of the report,/ 10 Content & Analysis: For this section we are looking for content that has been well-researched and integrates themes/concepts/ideas from the course. 20 points 17 points 15 points 10 points 5 points 0 points Score of Content & Analysis: For this section we are looking for content that has been well-researched and integrates themes/concepts/ideas from the course.,/ 20 Essay Arguments Objectivity Writing, arguments, facts and conclusions consider several perspectives and can be verified through evidence and facts. 20 points 17 points 15 points 10 points 5 points 0 points Score of Essay Arguments Objectivity Writing, arguments, facts and conclusions consider several perspectives and can be verified through evidence and facts.,/ 20 Use of visuals, tables, graphs: For this section we are looking for appropriate use of visuals to illustrate your points. Is there a good balance? Are they appropriately labelled? Do you make direct reference to them in the body of the report? 10 points 8.5 points 7.5 points 5 points 2.5 points 0 points Score of Use of visuals, tables, graphs: For this section we are looking for appropriate use of visuals to illustrate your points. Is there a good balance? Are they appropriately labelled? Do you make direct reference to them in the body of the report?,/ 10 Conclusion: We are looking for a conclusion that summarize the main points in the body of the essay. Explain how ideas fit together. Closing sentence. Connects back to the introduction. Provides a sense of closure. 10 points 8.5 points 7.5 points 5 points 2.5 points 0 points Score of Conclusion: We are looking for a conclusion that summarize the main points in the body of the essay. Explain how ideas fit together. Closing sentence. Connects back to the introduction. Provides a sense of closure.,/ 10 References: For this section we are looking for consistent use of sources including proper in-text citations and a reference list. There should be a variety of credible sources. 10 points 8.5 points 7.5 points 5 points 2.5 points 0 points Score of References: For this section we are looking for consistent use of sources including proper in-text citations and a reference list. There should be a variety of credible sources.,/ 10 Structure and organization: In this section we are looking for a report with a clear beginning middle and end. Ideas are organized in a logical and easy-to-follow structure. Good flow 10 points 8.5 points 7.5 points 5 points 2.5 points 0 points Score of Structure and organization: In this section we are looking for a report with a clear beginning middle and end. Ideas are organized in a logical and easy-to-follow structure. Good flow,/ 10 Quality of Writing: We are looking for flawless grammar, punctuation, spelling. Language and word choice should be appropriate. 10 points 8.5 points 7.5 points 5 points 2.5 points 0 points Score of Quality of Writing: We are looking for flawless grammar, punctuation, spelling. Language and word choice should be appropriate.,/ 10