MGTS7610 Management Communication Assessment Criteria Research Paper Page 1 of 2 Name: Tutor: Student ID: Total marks: / 80 Criteria Outstanding (5) Satisfactory (4-3) Borderline (2-1) Unsatisfactory (0) Genre Thesis statement Thesis statement is highly appropriate to the genre and clearly established in the first paragraph. Thesis statement is generally appropriate to the genre. Thesis statement is vague or does not match the structure of the paper. Thesis statement is incomprehensible or missing. Overall structure Structure of the paper is complete and appropriate to the required genre. Structure of the paper is generally complete, with some redundant elements attached. Structure of the paper is appropriate, with some essential elements missing. Paper is written in an inappropriate genre. Register Topic The topic has been effectively narrowed in industry and location, and maintained throughout the paper. Topic has been adequately narrowed in the opening, and maintained through most of the paper. Topic was not narrowed down in the opening, or not consistently maintained through the paper. The topic has been left very general or vague throughout the paper. Academic language Expressions are always appropriate to academic writing, e.g. formal, written tone; specific statements. Expressions are generally appropriate to academic writing, with occasional lapses. Expressions are only somewhat acceptable in academic writing. Expressions are highly inappropriate to academic writing, e.g. casual, spoken tone; sweeping statements. Engagement Only approved sources are used to good effect, and the writing engages critically with at least 8 approved sources. Only approved sources are used, and the writing engages adequately with at least 8 approved sources, and identifies main issues. Only approved sources are used, and the writing engages with at least 8 approved sources, but misrepresents some parts. One or more non- approved sources are used, or the writing draws inadequately on or less than 8 approved sources. Paraphrasing & citation All sources used are effectively paraphrased and correctly cited using the AMJ style. All sources used are adequately paraphrased and correctly cited. All sources used are adequately paraphrased with some citation errors. Some sources used are not paraphrased or cited, or a style other than AMJ is used. Discourse semantics Paragraph structure All paragraphs are fully developed. Most paragraphs are adequately developed. Most paragraphs are not adequately developed. Paragraphs lack discernible structure. Coherence Highly effective topic sentences that outline the content of the paragraph are presented at the start of each paragraph. Clear topic sentences about the purpose of the paragraph are presented at the start of each paragraph. Some topic sentences are located at the wrong place, or their purpose seems vague. Topic sentences are consistently missing in many paragraphs. Cohesion All sentences and paragraphs are effectively linked using lexical ties and/or “known to new” information. Most sentences a
nd paragraphs are adequately linked using lexical ties and/or “known to new” information. Many sentences or paragraphs are linked using inappropriate lexical ties, or lexical ties are used excessively (instead of “known to new” information). Sentences and paragraphs are consistently not linked using lexical ties or movement from known to new information. Positioning Writer’s position is clear and consistent, and the writing is highly persuasive. Writer’s position is mostly clear, and the writing is adequately persuasive. Writer’s position seems vague, and the writing contains few persuasive elements. Writer’s position is difficult to discern, or inconsistent and contradictory. MGTS7610 Management Communication Criteria Sheet Research Paper Page 2 of 2 Criteria Excellent (5) Satisfactory (4-3) Borderline (2-1) Unsatisfactory (0) Lexico- grammar Theme Sentences consistently start with important information. Most sentences start with important information. Sentences seldom start with important information. Sentences consistently do not start with important information. Sentence structure Sentences are simple, and follow Standard English conventions with minimal errors. Sentences are simple, and generally follow Standard English conventions with some systematic errors. Sentence structures are unnecessarily complicated, making them difficult to interpret. Document contains grammatical errors that seriously affect comprehension. You must see Student Services for additional support. Clarity Word choices are consistently precise and clear, without unnecessary nominalizations, vague nouns and verbs, and redundant expressions. Writing minimizes nominalizations, vague nouns and verbs, and redundant expressions. Writing contains a significant amount of nominalizations, vague nouns or verbs, or redundant expressions, making it hard to interpret. Document contains vocabulary errors that seriously affect comprehension. You must see Student Services for additional support. Graphology Spelling & punctuation Document is free of any spelling or punctuation errors. Document contains noticeable spelling or punctuation errors. Document contains a significant amount of spelling or punctuation errors. Document contains serious spelling problems that impair reading. Formatting & labeling Document follows formatting guidelines perfectly, and all parts of the paper are appropriately labeled, accompanied by connecting arrows. Reference list is complete and correctly formatted using the AMJ referencing style. Document generally follows formatting guidelines. OR Minor omissions in labeling or connecting arrows. Minor errors in the reference list in AMJ-style. Document partially follows formatting guidelines. OR Significant omission in labeling or connecting arrows. Major errors in the reference list, or reference list is not in AMJ-style. Document does not follow formatting guidelines. OR Document is not labeled or the labeling appears random. OR Connecting arrows are missing. Reference list is incomplete or missing. Comments: Reference list