Assignment Prompt & Instructions
– ## OrganizationalPlan.docx
– ## Rubric-OrganizationalBehaviorandCulture.pdf
**## OrganizationalPlan.docx**
Identify an organization related to health care in which you are interested.
Write a paper
(1,000 to 1,250 words) that addresses the following:
1. Define the selected organization's behavior model and include a brief history of why that organizational behavior was chosen. If the Health care Organization lists the history on their webpage, cite the page and include some material from that source.
2. Discuss how current attitudes and perceptions of leadership currently affect workplace communications through both formal and informal communication methods.
3. What are two or three major challenges being faced by your selected healthcare organization?
Include
two to three peer-reviewed scholarly sources
**## Rubric-OrganizationalBehaviorandCulture.pdf**
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Organizational Behavior and Culture – Rubric Total 90 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Organizational Behavior
Model and History
Organizational Behavior
Model and History
0 points
The essay does not
demonstrate an
understanding of the
organizational behavior
model or history.
17.55 points
The essay demonstrates
only a minimal
understanding of the
organizational behavior
model and history. The
assignment does not show
critical thinking or analysis.
20.25 points
The essay demonstrates
basic knowledge of the
selected organizational
behavior model and
history. The assignment
provides a basic analysis.
22.95 points
The essay clearly describes
the main concepts of the
organizational behavior
model and history. The
essay exhibits critical
thinking.
27 points
The essay comprehensively
describes all of the main
concepts of the
organizational behavior
model and history. There is
strong evidence of critical
thinking and analysis in the
development of the essay.
Leadership and
Workplace
Communication
Leadership and Workplace
Communication
0 points
The essay does not
sufficiently describe how
current attitudes and
leadership affect workplace
communications. It does
not describe if the
communications methods
are formal or informal and
the content is not
complete.
11.7 points
The essay provides a
minimal description of how
current attitudes and
leadership affect workplace
communications. It does
not clearly describe if the
communications methods
are formal or informal. The
assignment does not
demonstrated critical
thinking or analysis.
13.5 points
The essay provides a basic
description of how current
attitudes and leadership
affect workplace
communications through
both formal and informal
communication methods.
The assignment provides a
general analysis.
15.3 points
The essay clearly describes
how current attitudes and
leadership affect workplace
communications through
both formal and informal
communication methods.
The essay exhibits critical
thinking.
18 points
The essay thoroughly
describes how current
attitudes and leadership
affect workplace
communications through
both formal and informal
communication methods.
There is strong evidence of
critical thinking and
analysis in the
development of the essay.
Challenges Facing the
Health Care Organization
Challenges Facing the
Health Care Organization
0 points
The essay does not
sufficiently describe of two
challenges facing the
selected health care
organization. The content
is not complete.
11.7 points
The essay provides a
minimal description of two
challenges facing the
selected health care
organization. The essay
includes minimal
examples. The assignment
does not demonstrated
critical thinking or analysis.
13.5 points
The essay provides a basic
description of two
challenges facing the
selected health care
organization. The essay
includes minimal
examples.
15.3 points
The essay clearly describes
two or more challenges
facing the selected health
care organization. There is
strong evidence of critical
thinking in the
development of the essay.
The essay supports the
main points with examples
of how they apply.
18 points
The essay comprehensively
describes two or more
challenges facing the
selected health care
organization. There is
strong evidence of critical
thinking and analysis in the
development of the essay.
The essay supports the
main points with examples
and full explanations of
how they apply.
Thesis, Position, or
Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
4.1 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very
little awareness of the
intended audience.
4.73 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or
unclear. There is limited
awareness of the
appropriate audience.
5.35 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness
of the appropriate
audience is demonstrated.
6.3 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout
writing; conclusion aligns
to and evolves from
development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose
is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
4.68 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the
overall development of the
purpose.
5.4 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose
is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the
purpose.
6.12 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in
most aspects. Ideas clearly
build on each other.
Conclusion aligns to the
development of the
purpose.
7.2 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically
advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is
coherent and unified. A
clear and logical conclusion
aligns to the development
of the purpose.
Evidence
Selects and integrates
0 points
Evidence to support the
2.93 points
Evidence is limited or
3.38 points
Evidence is used but is
3.82 points
Relevant evidence that
4.5 points
Specific and appropriate
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evidence to support and
advance position/purpose;
considers other
perspectives.
thesis, position, or purpose
is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective
of the writer.
irrelevant. The
interpretation of other
perspectives is superficial
or incorrect.
insufficient or of limited
relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration
of other perspectives is
present.
includes other perspectives
is used.
evidence is included.
Relevant perspectives of
others are clearly
considered.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
2.93 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
3.38 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
3.82 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
4.5 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
2.93 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
3.38 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
3.82 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
4.5 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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**## Rubric-OrganizationalBehaviorandCulture.pdf**
10/30/25, 1:10 PM
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Organizational Behavior and Culture – Rubric Total 90 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Organizational Behavior
Model and History
Organizational Behavior
Model and History
0 points
The essay does not
demonstrate an
understanding of the
organizational behavior
model or history.
17.55 points
The essay demonstrates
only a minimal
understanding of the
organizational behavior
model and history. The
assignment does not show
critical thinking or analysis.
20.25 points
The essay demonstrates
basic knowledge of the
selected organizational
behavior model and
history. The assignment
provides a basic analysis.
22.95 points
The essay clearly describes
the main concepts of the
organizational behavior
model and history. The
essay exhibits critical
thinking.
27 points
The essay comprehensively
describes all of the main
concepts of the
organizational behavior
model and history. There is
strong evidence of critical
thinking and analysis in the
development of the essay.
Leadership and
Workplace
Communication
Leadership and Workplace
Communication
0 points
The essay does not
sufficiently describe how
current attitudes and
leadership affect workplace
communications. It does
not describe if the
communications methods
are formal or informal and
the content is not
complete.
11.7 points
The essay provides a
minimal description of how
current attitudes and
leadership affect workplace
communications. It does
not clearly describe if the
communications methods
are formal or informal. The
assignment does not
demonstrated critical
thinking or analysis.
13.5 points
The essay provides a basic
description of how current
attitudes and leadership
affect workplace
communications through
both formal and informal
communication methods.
The assignment provides a
general analysis.
15.3 points
The essay clearly describes
how current attitudes and
leadership affect workplace
communications through
both formal and informal
communication methods.
The essay exhibits critical
thinking.
18 points
The essay thoroughly
describes how current
attitudes and leadership
affect workplace
communications through
both formal and informal
communication methods.
There is strong evidence of
critical thinking and
analysis in the
development of the essay.
Challenges Facing the
Health Care Organization
Challenges Facing the
Health Care Organization
0 points
The essay does not
sufficiently describe of two
challenges facing the
selected health care
organization. The content
is not complete.
11.7 points
The essay provides a
minimal description of two
challenges facing the
selected health care
organization. The essay
includes minimal
examples. The assignment
does not demonstrated
critical thinking or analysis.
13.5 points
The essay provides a basic
description of two
challenges facing the
selected health care
organization. The essay
includes minimal
examples.
15.3 points
The essay clearly describes
two or more challenges
facing the selected health
care organization. There is
strong evidence of critical
thinking in the
development of the essay.
The essay supports the
main points with examples
of how they apply.
18 points
The essay comprehensively
describes two or more
challenges facing the
selected health care
organization. There is
strong evidence of critical
thinking and analysis in the
development of the essay.
The essay supports the
main points with examples
and full explanations of
how they apply.
Thesis, Position, or
Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
4.1 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very
little awareness of the
intended audience.
4.73 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or
unclear. There is limited
awareness of the
appropriate audience.
5.35 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness
of the appropriate
audience is demonstrated.
6.3 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout
writing; conclusion aligns
to and evolves from
development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose
is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
4.68 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the
overall development of the
purpose.
5.4 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose
is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the
purpose.
6.12 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in
most aspects. Ideas clearly
build on each other.
Conclusion aligns to the
development of the
purpose.
7.2 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically
advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is
coherent and unified. A
clear and logical conclusion
aligns to the development
of the purpose.
Evidence
Selects and integrates
0 points
Evidence to support the
2.93 points
Evidence is limited or
3.38 points
Evidence is used but is
3.82 points
Relevant evidence that
4.5 points
Specific and appropriate
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evidence to support and
advance position/purpose;
considers other
perspectives.
thesis, position, or purpose
is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective
of the writer.
irrelevant. The
interpretation of other
perspectives is superficial
or incorrect.
insufficient or of limited
relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration
of other perspectives is
present.
includes other perspectives
is used.
evidence is included.
Relevant perspectives of
others are clearly
considered.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
2.93 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
3.38 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
3.82 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
4.5 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
2.93 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
3.38 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
3.82 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
4.5 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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**## OrganizationalPlan.docx**
Identify an organization related to health care in which you are interested.
Write a paper
(1,000 to 1,250 words) that addresses the following:
1. Define the selected organization's behavior model and include a brief history of why that organizational behavior was chosen. If the Health care Organization lists the history on their webpage, cite the page and include some material from that source.
2. Discuss how current attitudes and perceptions of leadership currently affect workplace communications through both formal and informal communication methods.
3. What are two or three major challenges being faced by your selected healthcare organization?
Include
two to three peer-reviewed scholarly sources
**## Rubric-OrganizationalBehaviorandCulture.pdf**
10/30/25, 1:10 PM
Page 1 of 2about:srcdoc
Organizational Behavior and Culture – Rubric Total 90 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Organizational Behavior
Model and History
Organizational Behavior
Model and History
0 points
The essay does not
demonstrate an
understanding of the
organizational behavior
model or history.
17.55 points
The essay demonstrates
only a minimal
understanding of the
organizational behavior
model and history. The
assignment does not show
critical thinking or analysis.
20.25 points
The essay demonstrates
basic knowledge of the
selected organizational
behavior model and
history. The assignment
provides a basic analysis.
22.95 points
The essay clearly describes
the main concepts of the
organizational behavior
model and history. The
essay exhibits critical
thinking.
27 points
The essay comprehensively
describes all of the main
concepts of the
organizational behavior
model and history. There is
strong evidence of critical
thinking and analysis in the
development of the essay.
Leadership and
Workplace
Communication
Leadership and Workplace
Communication
0 points
The essay does not
sufficiently describe how
current attitudes and
leadership affect workplace
communications. It does
not describe if the
communications methods
are formal or informal and
the content is not
complete.
11.7 points
The essay provides a
minimal description of how
current attitudes and
leadership affect workplace
communications. It does
not clearly describe if the
communications methods
are formal or informal. The
assignment does not
demonstrated critical
thinking or analysis.
13.5 points
The essay provides a basic
description of how current
attitudes and leadership
affect workplace
communications through
both formal and informal
communication methods.
The assignment provides a
general analysis.
15.3 points
The essay clearly describes
how current attitudes and
leadership affect workplace
communications through
both formal and informal
communication methods.
The essay exhibits critical
thinking.
18 points
The essay thoroughly
describes how current
attitudes and leadership
affect workplace
communications through
both formal and informal
communication methods.
There is strong evidence of
critical thinking and
analysis in the
development of the essay.
Challenges Facing the
Health Care Organization
Challenges Facing the
Health Care Organization
0 points
The essay does not
sufficiently describe of two
challenges facing the
selected health care
organization. The content
is not complete.
11.7 points
The essay provides a
minimal description of two
challenges facing the
selected health care
organization. The essay
includes minimal
examples. The assignment
does not demonstrated
critical thinking or analysis.
13.5 points
The essay provides a basic
description of two
challenges facing the
selected health care
organization. The essay
includes minimal
examples.
15.3 points
The essay clearly describes
two or more challenges
facing the selected health
care organization. There is
strong evidence of critical
thinking in the
development of the essay.
The essay supports the
main points with examples
of how they apply.
18 points
The essay comprehensively
describes two or more
challenges facing the
selected health care
organization. There is
strong evidence of critical
thinking and analysis in the
development of the essay.
The essay supports the
main points with examples
and full explanations of
how they apply.
Thesis, Position, or
Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
4.1 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very
little awareness of the
intended audience.
4.73 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or
unclear. There is limited
awareness of the
appropriate audience.
5.35 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness
of the appropriate
audience is demonstrated.
6.3 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout
writing; conclusion aligns
to and evolves from
development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose
is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
4.68 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the
overall development of the
purpose.
5.4 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose
is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the
purpose.
6.12 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in
most aspects. Ideas clearly
build on each other.
Conclusion aligns to the
development of the
purpose.
7.2 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically
advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is
coherent and unified. A
clear and logical conclusion
aligns to the development
of the purpose.
Evidence
Selects and integrates
0 points
Evidence to support the
2.93 points
Evidence is limited or
3.38 points
Evidence is used but is
3.82 points
Relevant evidence that
4.5 points
Specific and appropriate
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evidence to support and
advance position/purpose;
considers other
perspectives.
thesis, position, or purpose
is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective
of the writer.
irrelevant. The
interpretation of other
perspectives is superficial
or incorrect.
insufficient or of limited
relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration
of other perspectives is
present.
includes other perspectives
is used.
evidence is included.
Relevant perspectives of
others are clearly
considered.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
2.93 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
3.38 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
3.82 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
4.5 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
2.93 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
3.38 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
3.82 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
4.5 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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**## OrganizationalPlan.docx**
Identify an organization related to health care in which you are interested.
Write a paper
(1,000 to 1,250 words) that addresses the following:
1. Define the selected organization's behavior model and include a brief history of why that organizational behavior was chosen. If the Health care Organization lists the history on their webpage, cite the page and include some material from that source.
2. Discuss how current attitudes and perceptions of leadership currently affect workplace communications through both formal and informal communication methods.
3. What are two or three major challenges being faced by your selected healthcare organization?
Include
two to three peer-reviewed scholarly sources
**## Rubric-OrganizationalBehaviorandCulture.pdf**
10/30/25, 1:10 PM
Page 1 of 2about:srcdoc
Organizational Behavior and Culture – Rubric Total 90 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Organizational Behavior
Model and History
Organizational Behavior
Model and History
0 points
The essay does not
demonstrate an
understanding of the
organizational behavior
model or history.
17.55 points
The essay demonstrates
only a minimal
understanding of the
organizational behavior
model and history. The
assignment does not show
critical thinking or analysis.
20.25 points
The essay demonstrates
basic knowledge of the
selected organizational
behavior model and
history. The assignment
provides a basic analysis.
22.95 points
The essay clearly describes
the main concepts of the
organizational behavior
model and history. The
essay exhibits critical
thinking.
27 points
The essay comprehensively
describes all of the main
concepts of the
organizational behavior
model and history. There is
strong evidence of critical
thinking and analysis in the
development of the essay.
Leadership and
Workplace
Communication
Leadership and Workplace
Communication
0 points
The essay does not
sufficiently describe how
current attitudes and
leadership affect workplace
communications. It does
not describe if the
communications methods
are formal or informal and
the content is not
complete.
11.7 points
The essay provides a
minimal description of how
current attitudes and
leadership affect workplace
communications. It does
not clearly describe if the
communications methods
are formal or informal. The
assignment does not
demonstrated critical
thinking or analysis.
13.5 points
The essay provides a basic
description of how current
attitudes and leadership
affect workplace
communications through
both formal and informal
communication methods.
The assignment provides a
general analysis.
15.3 points
The essay clearly describes
how current attitudes and
leadership affect workplace
communications through
both formal and informal
communication methods.
The essay exhibits critical
thinking.
18 points
The essay thoroughly
describes how current
attitudes and leadership
affect workplace
communications through
both formal and informal
communication methods.
There is strong evidence of
critical thinking and
analysis in the
development of the essay.
Challenges Facing the
Health Care Organization
Challenges Facing the
Health Care Organization
0 points
The essay does not
sufficiently describe of two
challenges facing the
selected health care
organization. The content
is not complete.
11.7 points
The essay provides a
minimal description of two
challenges facing the
selected health care
organization. The essay
includes minimal
examples. The assignment
does not demonstrated
critical thinking or analysis.
13.5 points
The essay provides a basic
description of two
challenges facing the
selected health care
organization. The essay
includes minimal
examples.
15.3 points
The essay clearly describes
two or more challenges
facing the selected health
care organization. There is
strong evidence of critical
thinking in the
development of the essay.
The essay supports the
main points with examples
of how they apply.
18 points
The essay comprehensively
describes two or more
challenges facing the
selected health care
organization. There is
strong evidence of critical
thinking and analysis in the
development of the essay.
The essay supports the
main points with examples
and full explanations of
how they apply.
Thesis, Position, or
Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
4.1 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very
little awareness of the
intended audience.
4.73 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or
unclear. There is limited
awareness of the
appropriate audience.
5.35 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness
of the appropriate
audience is demonstrated.
6.3 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout
writing; conclusion aligns
to and evolves from
development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose
is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
4.68 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the
overall development of the
purpose.
5.4 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose
is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the
purpose.
6.12 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in
most aspects. Ideas clearly
build on each other.
Conclusion aligns to the
development of the
purpose.
7.2 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically
advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is
coherent and unified. A
clear and logical conclusion
aligns to the development
of the purpose.
Evidence
Selects and integrates
0 points
Evidence to support the
2.93 points
Evidence is limited or
3.38 points
Evidence is used but is
3.82 points
Relevant evidence that
4.5 points
Specific and appropriate
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evidence to support and
advance position/purpose;
considers other
perspectives.
thesis, position, or purpose
is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective
of the writer.
irrelevant. The
interpretation of other
perspectives is superficial
or incorrect.
insufficient or of limited
relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration
of other perspectives is
present.
includes other perspectives
is used.
evidence is included.
Relevant perspectives of
others are clearly
considered.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
2.93 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
3.38 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
3.82 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
4.5 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
2.93 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
3.38 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
3.82 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
4.5 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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