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FM50 Article Summary 
FM50 Article Summary
Used in assessing current event short essays.
Rubric Code: U22CBC
By williamlang
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Subject: Business  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Needs Improvement

2 pts

Adequate

3 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Excelling

5 pts

Content & Development

supporting materials and ideas
Needs Improvement

- Content is incomplete.
-Missing research.
-Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
-Most of the research stands alone (with little explanation from author) and/or assignment is too reliant on outside research.
Adequate

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Research is inadequate or does not address main points or thesis.
-Much of the research stands alone (with little explanation from author)
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Proficient

- Content is accurate, and persuasive.
- Major points are stated and are somewhat supported.
- Research is adequate, timely and addresses main points and thesis and is introduced and explained by the author.
- Content and purpose of the writing are mostly clear.
Excelling

Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Research is extensive, timely and addresses main points and thesis
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization & Structure

organization of paper and paragraphs
Needs Improvement

Information in the
assignment is disorganized,
and not logically or
effectively structured.
-Paragraphs are not
well-constructed.
Sentences are not
related within
paragraphs.
Adequate

Most information in
the assignment is well-organized,
with some
well-constructed
paragraphs. Some
paragraphs include an
introductory
sentence,
explanations or
details, and a
concluding sentence.
Proficient

Information in the
assignment is well organized,
with well constructed
paragraphs.
-Good
connections among
ideas are made.
-Most
paragraphs include an
introductory
sentence,
explanations or
details, a
concluding sentence/impact and a transition.
Excelling

Information in the
assignment is logically and
creatively organized
and flows smoothly,
with unity and
coherence.
-Evident,
and smooth
transitions
throughout.
-All
paragraphs include an
introductory
sentence, explanation
or details, and a
concluding sentence/impact.
Format (includes images)

MLA, APA or Chicago (Turabian) format
Needs Improvement

- assignment lacks many elements of correct formatting.
- assignment is over/ under word length.
-Student needs to use
greater care in
documenting sources.
Format is used
correctly only some
of the time. Some
sources are not
accurately
documented.
Adequate

- assignment follows most guidelines.

- assignment is over/ under word length.

Student attempted to
document sources,
but many are not in
MLA/Chicago/APA format.
Some citations are
used improperly,
and/or some lead-ins
are incorrectly done.
Proficient

- assignment is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
-Student attempted to
document sources,
but some are not in
MLA/Chicago/APA format.
Some citations are
used improperly,
and/or some lead-ins
are incorrectly done.
Excelling

- assignment is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
-Student documented
sources with great
care. All sources are
accurately and
uniformly
documented in MLA or Chicago format.
Citations are used
properly where
needed. Lead-ins are
done correctly.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

Needs Improvement

Student shows very
little mastery of
mechanics.
Numerous errors in
capitalization,
punctuation, spelling,
and grammar greatly
interfere with
meaning. Many pronoun/antecedent agreement problems. Slang,
and/or pronouns are frequently used.
Adequate

-Student shows
average mastery of
mechanics. Although
errors in spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
grammar are evident,
the meaning mostly remains
clear. Some pronoun/antecedent agreement problems. Some slang,
and/or personal pronouns are
be used.
Proficient

Student shows above average
mastery of
mechanics. Spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
grammatical errors
are minor and do not interfer with meaning. Few pronoun/antecedent agreement problems. No slang, or pronouns (I, me, my, mine, etc.) are used.
Excelling

Student shows
excellent mastery of
mechanics. Spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
grammar are correct. No pronoun/antecedent agreement problems.
No slang, or personal
pronouns (I, me, my,
mine, etc.) are used.






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