memo

Description

Write a 1-2 page memo outlining the following information:

What is the topic for your proposal?
Describe the problem
Why is this current situation/problem important to you?

Memo Grading Rubric
Memo Grading Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Rhetorical Situation

5.0 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
Memo responds effectively to the rhetorical situation by identifying and performing an insightful and detailed understanding of context, reader, and purpose

3.0 to >1.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Memo adequately responds to the rhetorical situation, but the document does not clearly address or identify the context, reader, and/or purpose.

1.0 to >0 pts
Not Evident
The technical description is not clearly presented, and the context, reader, and purpose are not identified in the document.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Content

5.0 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
Memo addresses all the requirements in the prompt.

3.0 to >1.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Memo addresses most of the requirements in the prompt.

1.0 to >0 pts
Not Evident
Memo does not address the prompts requirements.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Format

5.0 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
Memo has proper headings, spacing, paragraph breaks, and margins

3.0 to >1.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Memo has inconsistent headings, spacing, paragraph breaks, and/or margins

1.0 to >0 pts
Not Evident
Memo has incorrect headings, spacing, paragraph breaks, and/or margins.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Organization

5.0 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
Memo presents cogent ideas, logically developed paragraphs, comprehensive content, and effective transitions.

3.0 to >1.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Memo has partially undeveloped or unsupported paragraphs. May use questionable transitions.

1.0 to >0 pts
Not Evident
Memo presents unfocused ideas, ineffective paragraphs, incorrect content, and/or non-existent transitions.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Language, Spelling, and Grammar

5.0 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
Varied and effective sentence structure, concise, clear language free of major grammar, spelling, syntax errors.

3.0 to >1.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Memo has a moderate number of grammar, spelling, and/or syntax errors that may interfere with understanding the information presented in the document.

1.0 to >0 pts
Not Evident
Memo has major spelling, grammar, and/or syntax errors that impede or negatively interfere with understanding the information presented in the document.

5.0 pts

Total Points: 25.0