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Writing an ESL Business English Letter 
Writing an ESL Business English Letter
Write a formal block business letter to a business professional. Cover Letter must be persuasive, have correct address to where it is going, describe how you are the best person for the job, and a description of your education and experience.
Rubric Code: UXA29XC
By kimusan
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Subject: Business  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent-Good (4)

5 pts

Satisfactory

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Heading

Heading contains return address, date, address, phone number, and is formatted at the top right corner of the document.
Excellent-Good (4)

Heading is includes address, date, telephone number, and is formatted at the top right.
Satisfactory

One part is incorrect-- address, date, telephone number, and formatting at the top right.
Needs Improvement

Two parts are incorrect-- address, date, telephone number, and formatting at the top right.
Unsatisfactory

Several parts are incorrect-- address, date, telephone number, and formatting at the top right.
Inside Address

Inside Address includes the address the document is sent to, recipient's name,, and is on the left margin above the salutation (greeting).
Excellent-Good (4)

Inside address includes recipient's name, address, and is on the left margin above the salutation (greeting).
Satisfactory

One part of the inside address is missing: recipient's name, address, or is not at the left margin above the salutation (greeting).
Needs Improvement

Two parts of the inside address are missing: recipient's name, address, or is not at the left margin above the salutation (greeting).
Unsatisfactory

Several parts of the inside address are missing: recipient's name, address, or is not at the left margin above the salutation (greeting).
Salutation

Salution is also called the Greeting. It includes the proper title of the recipient, proper capitalization of the name, and proper use of the colon where appropriated.
Excellent-Good (4)

A proper salutation is used in the correct place. Proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, and the proper use of the colon are all included.
Satisfactory

Missing one component from the following: Proper salutation, proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, or the proper use of the colon.
Needs Improvement

Missing two components from the following: Proper salutation, proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, or the proper use of the colon.
Unsatisfactory

Missing three or more components from the following: Proper salutation, proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, or the proper use of the colon.
Body (Content)

Cover Letter must be persuasive, have correct address to where it is going, describe how you are the best person for the job, and a description of your education and experience. It is never hand written.
Excellent-Good (4)

Body includes at least two complete paragraphs. A clear idea is stated in each paragraph and conveyed to the reader. Incorporated
Ideas, vocab, word choice, learning well. It is not handwritten.
Satisfactory

Missing one component from the following: Body includes at least 2 complete paragraphs. Clear idea is stated.
Word choice, vocab, ideas clear; is handwritten.
Needs Improvement

Missing two components from the following: Body includes at least one complete paragraph. An attempt at a clear idea. Errors in word choice, vocab, now ideas are conveyed; is handwritten.
Unsatisfactory

Missing three or more components from the following: Body does not include any paragraphs; unclear or incomplete thoughts in letter; or is handwritten.
Closing and Signature

A proper closing and signature are included with proper punctuation.
Excellent-Good (4)

Proper closing and signature are included with proper punctuation.
Satisfactory

Proper closing and signature are included, but no punctuation is used. Missing some info.
Needs Improvement

Either closing or signature is correct.
Unsatisfactory

An attempt was made, but neither the closing nor signature are correct.
Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar

Conventions with grammar and writing.
Excellent-Good (4)

Spelling, punctuation and grammar are mostly correct or does not affect the clear understanding of the letter.
Satisfactory

Spelling, punctuation and grammar are somewhat correct (3 major types of errors noted).
Needs Improvement

Several errors with spelling, punctuation, and grammar (4-6 major types of errors).
Unsatisfactory

Many errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.(Errors >7). Affects clear understanding.



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