FOU104-Business Academic Skills

TRIMESTER 3 2023

FOU104-Business Academic Skills

TRIMESTER 3 2023

Unit Guide
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About Business Academic Skills

Contacts
Below is a list of contacts for this unit. Please liaise directly with your unit instructor regarding appropriate
consultation times. It is usually best to make contact with the staff via email.

Ms. Anna Loseva

Unit Instructor
Email: anna.loseva@isb.edu.vn

Mr. Đạt Huỳnh

Academic Admin
Phone: 0981 96 55 42 Email: dat.huynh@isb.edu.vn

Ms. Tuyền Nguyễn

Student Advisor
Phone: 0928 092 834 Email: tuyen.nguyen@isb.edu.vn

Unit overview
The course in Business Academic Skills is designed to prepare first-year students with the knowledge and
strategies required for successful university study. In this unit, students will work on developing critical
thinking, research, written and spoken communication (essay and report writing, presentation), and a
range of soft skills. The target skills of the unit are transferable and can be applied both in the academic
environment and in the workplace. The important part of developing these skills will involve learning to
work collaboratively and productively with others, as well as reflecting on engagement with the new ideas
and practices.

Pre-requisites

None
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Unit learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1 Critically analyze and assess arguments presented in academic and business texts.

2 Formulate coherent arguments that use evidence to develop and support a position.

Apply the strategies required to conduct a comprehensive academic research process and
3
ethically use the selected information for assignments.

Prepare written texts which follow appropriate academic style, are structured according to
4 the genre requirements, and are accurately referenced based on internationally-recognized
formats (APA7).

5 Plan, structure, and deliver effective oral presentations.

Apply in practical learning situations a wide range of soft skills and strategies necessary for
6 success in the academic and business environment in order to work effectively as individuals
and collaboratively with others.

Use PAIBOC analysis to plan and create contextually appropriate emails, presentations, and
7
reports.

Note: To successfully complete this unit, students must:

▪ Achieve a minimum of 50% of average score

▪ Complete all assessment items (including making a satisfactory contribution to group work)
▪ Attend 80% of class time
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Assessment summary

Assessment Learning
Assessment item and due date Value
number outcomes

Quiz (individual)
1 n/a 10%
Due: Sessions 1-10

Group tasks:

Task 1: Annotated bibliography (group) (5%)

1-6
Assignment due: by Session 6

Task 2: Group essay (group) (20%)

Outline: due in Session 3
First draft: due in Session 5 1-6
2 40%
Second draft: due in Session 6
Assignment due: by Session 7

Task 3: Group presentation (group) (15%)

Outline: due in Session 8
1-7
Rehearsal: due in Session 10
Assignment due: Session 12 (in class)

Capstone project (individual)

3 2-7 15%
Assignment due: 7 days after Session 12

Individual project (final exam equivalent):

Task 1: Poster presentation (15%)

Assignment due: Session 11 (in class)
4 1-7 35%
Task 2: Report (20%)
Outline: due in Session 7
Draft: due in Session 9
Assignment due: 3 days after Session 12
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Assessment details

Assessment 1: Quiz (individual) (10%)

Quizzes aim to check students’ level of knowledge and understanding of the content of the subject.
Questions will cover material in the Readings assigned before the session.

Format: multiple choice or open-ended questions

Length: 5-10 minutes

Submission: in class

Assessment 2: Group tasks (40%)

Task 1: Annotated bibliography (group) (5%)

Students will work in group essay teams (4-5 team members) to prepare an annotated bibliography of all
reading done in preparation for the group essay assignment (at least 8 sources). Each source entry
should amount to 100-200 words and consist of the following elements:

● Full citation using APA7 referencing style

● Summary
● Evaluation + reflection on the usefulness

The group assignment cover sheet should be used in the submission file (see Canvas).

Format: a .doc or .pdf file

Length: minimum 800 words (assignment word count depends on the number of sources used)

Submission: by Session 6, on Canvas

Task 2: Group essay (20%)

Students will work in group essay teams (4-5 team members) to deliver a 1300-1500 word group essay
citing at least 8 references from reliable academic sources. Three in-class workshops will be held in
preparation for the essay submission. Essay topics will be decided in Session 2. The group assignment
cover sheet should be used in the submission file (see Canvas).

Format: strictly a .doc file

Length: 1300-1500 words (+/-10%), excluding reference list

Submission: by Session 7, on Canvas

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Task 3: Group presentation (15%)

In NEW groups of 4-5 students, students prepare a presentation on a particular academic or soft skill.
Students are scored as a group for this assignment, with the exception of the delivery component of the
score that will be scored individually (all group members must speak). Presentations should demonstrate
appropriate use of credible reference sources (at least 4) and apply APA referencing standards.
Format: in-class presentation
Length: 10-12 minutes
Due: Session 12 (.pdf version of the slides must be submitted on Canvas before the session)

Assessment 3: Capstone project (15%)

Capstone project is a collection of “course artifacts” showcasing students’ learning as related to the unit
learning outcomes. Artifacts are based on weekly in-class and HW assignments submitted on Canvas, as
well as other work produced in the course. Each of the chosen artifacts should be commented on in a
video presentation by giving a critical reflection of how this item relates to the student’s achievement of
the learning outcomes of the course. Course artifacts may include: any of the weekly homework
assignments, in-class assignments, class notes, individual contribution to group essay or presentation or
notes in preparation. Format of the submitted Capstone project: a recording of a screencast
presentation accompanied by the .pdf collection of the artifacts. The guidelines for critical reflections
for the video recording will be provided by the lecturer.

Additional notes on the weekly homework: Homework assignments are focused on the practical
application of relevant skills. The format of assignments can include emails, pre-recorded video
presentations, mini-reports or essays, research notes, or other types as instructed by the lecturer.
Homework assignments will be submitted on Canvas weekly, in groups or individually, and marked either
complete or incomplete.

The individual assignment cover sheet should be used in the submission file (see Canvas).

Format: .pdf file of the project; the title page should include the link to a video recording file stored on
Google Drive (enable access for “Anyone with the link” in the sharing settings)

Length of the video: 8-10 minutes

Submission: 7 days after Session 12, on Canvas

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Assessment 4: Individual project (35%)

For the two tasks of the Individual project, students choose and describe an existing problem, examine its
context and possible causes, suggest and evaluate solutions that the stakeholders could implement. Based
on the provided suggestions, the project should then offer and explain the writer’s recommendation.

Task 1: Poster presentation (15%)

Students will work individually to present their individual project ideas in the form of a poster. Sample
topics for the projects will be provided by the teacher and will involve researching an existing problem
and offering possible solutions. Posters should use at least 3 reference sources and include the following
information:
● Description of the problem
● Context of the problem
● Causes of the problem
● Possible solutions to the problem

In Session 11, students will be assigned to 30-minute poster presentation rounds. During each round,
several students will be simultaneously explaining their research to their attendees (classmates and the
teacher) and engaging in discussion about the project.

Format: (1) poster presentation and discussion in class; (2) link to the poster file on Canvas

Length: 30 minutes

Submission: Session 11, in class + on Canvas

Task 2: Report (20%)

Students will work individually to prepare a formal report offering solutions for an existing problem.
Sample topics for the reports will be provided by the teacher. The report should consist of the following
sections:
● WSU cover sheet
● Title page
● Executive summary
● Table of contents
● Introduction
● Problem description
● Background/context of the problem
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● Causes of the problem

● Possible solutions (each described and evaluated)
● Recommendations
● References (at least 5)
● Appendices (if applicable)

The individual assignment cover sheet should be used in the submission file (see Canvas).
Format: a .pdf file
Length: at least 1200 words
Due: 3 days after Session 12, on Canvas
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Teaching activities

NOTE: Lecturers reserve the right to assign all or some of the relevant pre-reading materials for
the session. All reading materials mentioned in the table below are assigned from:
1. Chapters of “UniStep Academic Skills Guide” (University of Western Sydney, 2007)
2. Chapters of “Communication in the workplace” (Cheesebro et al., 2010)
3. Modules of “Business communication - building critical skills” (Braun et al., 2016)

Session Program Schedule Reading & Activities

INTRODUCTION TO BAS. Pre-readings:

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION AT UNIVERSITY- - Learning Guide
AND IN BUSINESS. - - Unistep Chapter 1
Unistep: Chapter 1 – Beginning university studies - - Braun et al. Modules 2, 6-8
Braun et al.: Module 2 - Adapting your messages to your
audience Quiz 1 due in class
1
Braun et al.: Module 6 - Communicating electronically
Braun et al.: Module 7 - Composing informative and Course overview
positive messages
Braun et al.: Module 8 - Composing negative messages

TEAMWORK, CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, Pre-readings:

COLLABORATIVE WRITING.
Braun et al.: Module 20 - Working and writing in teams
Braun et al.: Module 21 - Planning, managing, and
recording meetings
- - Braun et al. Modules 20 & 21
- - Cheesebro et al. Chapters 6-8
Quiz 2 due in class
Homework due before class

2
Cheesebro et al.: Chapter 6 - Interpersonal relationship Forming groups for the group essay,
skills choosing topics
Cheesebro et al.: Chapter 7 - Conflict resolution
Cheesebro et al.: Chapter 8 - Teamwork
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CRITICAL THINKING AND RESEARCH. Pre-readings:

READING AND NOTE-TAKING. - - Braun et al. Module 13
- Unistep Chapters 3-5
Braun et al.: Module 13 - Researching
Quiz 3 due in class
3 Unistep: Chapter 3 – Understanding the task Homework due before class
Unistep: Chapter 4 – Thinking critically
Unistep: Chapter 5 – Reading and note-taking Introduction to UEH Smart Library

Group essay outline: workshop

ACADEMIC GENRES. Pre-readings:

FEATURES OF FORMAL WRITING STYLE. - Unistep Chapters 6-7, 9

4
Unistep: Chapter 6 – The academic essay Quiz 4 due in class
Unistep: Chapter 7 –The academic genres Homework due before class
Unistep: Chapter 9 – Features of academic writing

USING EVIDENCE AND SYNTHESIZING SOURCES. Pre-readings:

- Unistep Chapter 8 (pp.196-232)
Unistep: Chapter 8 – Academic argument and evidence - - Braun et al. Module 14
(pp.196-232)
5
Quiz 5 due in class
Braun et al.: Module 14 - Summarizing and documenting Homework due before class
information
First draft of group essay: workshop

REFERENCING AND APA. Pre-readings:

PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY. - Unistep Chapter 8 (pp.232-240)
- - Braun et al. Module 14
Unistep: Chapter 8 – Academic argument and evidence - Extra materials as assigned by the
(pp.232-240) lecturer

6
Braun et al.: Module 14 - Summarizing and documenting Quiz 6 due in class
information Homework due before class

Second draft of essay: workshop

Annotated bibliography is due

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REPORTS. Pre-readings:
- Braun et al. Modules 15-17
Braun et al.: Module 15 - Writing information reports
Braun et al.: Module 16 - Writing proposals and analytical Quiz 7 due in class
reports Homework due before class
Braun et al.: Module 17 - Writing formal reports

Individual project: topics and report

7
outlines

Forming groups for the group

presentation

Group essay is due

PRESENTATIONS: PREPARATION. Pre-readings:

- Cheesebro et al. Chapters 9-10
Cheesebro et al.: Chapter 9 - Preparing the informative - - Braun et al. Module 22
presentation
8 Cheesebro et al.: Chapter 10 - Organizing informative Quiz 8 due in class
outlines Homework due before class

Braun et al.: Module 22 - Making presentations Group presentation outline: workshop

EDITING AND FEEDBACK. Pre-readings:

FORMATTING ASSIGNMENTS. - Unistep Chapter 11
- Braun et al. Modules 4-5
Unistep: Chapter 11 – Editing, proofreading, and receiving
9 feedback Quiz 9 due in class
Homework due before class
Braun et al.: Module 4 - Planning, writing, revising
Braun et al.: Module 5 - Designing documents, slides and Report draft: workshop
screens
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PRESENTATIONS: DELIVERY. Pre-readings:

- - Cheesebro et al. Chapters 11, 13
Cheesebro et al.: Chapter 11 - Verbal and visual supports
Cheesebro et al.: Chapter 13 - Delivering presentations Quiz 10 due in class
Homework due before class
10

Group presentation rehearsals

Capstone project guidance

POSTER CONFERENCE. Homework due before class

11
Poster presentation is due

GROUP PRESENTATIONS. Homework due before class

12
Group presentation is due

Three days after Session 12: Report is due

Seven days after Session 12: Capstone project is due

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Learning resources

- Braun, K., Locker, K.O., & Kaczmarek, S.K. (2016). Business

Prescribed textbooks
communication: Building critical skills. 6th Ed. New York, NY: McGraw-
Hill Higher Education.
- Cheesebro, T., O’Connor, L., & Rios, F. (2010). Communicating in the
Workplace. 1st ed. USA: Prentice Hall
- UniStep Academic Skills Guide (2007). University of Western Sydney

Selected texts and materials available on Canvas

Other readings and materials
Video clips/ PowerPoint materials

Online resources

E-library https://smartlib.ueh.edu.vn/

Canvas https://lms.westernsydney.edu.vn

General information & Policies

Submission guidelines

▪ All assignments are required to be submitted with an Assignment Cover Sheet.

▪ Group assignments are to be submitted with a Group Assignment Cover Sheet (may be
accompanied by the Peer Evaluation Form as requested by the lecturer).

Submission is conducted via the Canvas platform. No submission via email is accepted unless requested
by the lecturer. Submissions must be strictly named in the right format:
[Assessment]_[Student name]_[Class code]_[Student_ID]
For example: Report_Nguyen Van_BAS1_31161021111

For group submissions, the group name should be used:

[Assessment]_[Group name]_[Class code]_[Student_ID]
For example: Group essay_Group D_BAS1_31161021111
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Formatting guidelines

▪ Assessments should be submitted strictly in the required file formats, unless otherwise instructed
by the lecturer.

▪ Submissions should follow general APA7 formatting guidelines, unless otherwise instructed by the
lecturer. General formatting guidelines: 12-point Times New Roman, 1.5 line spacing, a space between
paragraphs.

▪ The WSU cover sheet should be followed by an APA formatted title page (an example can be
found here).

Lecturers reserve the right not to mark any submission which does not meet the
formatting requirements or does not include a cover sheet.

Late assignment and make-up policy

All quizzes and assignments must be taken and submitted on the assigned dates. If there are extenuating or
unforeseen circumstances, the school office must be contacted prior to the assignment dates to authorize a
make-up if required. No make-up assignments will be accepted unless a prior approval is granted by the
school based on a Special Consideration Application for a supplementary examination.

For all assignments submitted within 3 days after the due date, 10% of the total grade
will be deducted. Assignments will NOT be accepted more than 3 days after the due
date.

Referencing requirements
Student assignments are to contain original content created by the students. Assignments will be rejected
if they include plagiarized content or contain excessive amounts of quoted/cited material and minimal
original content. Students will receive a grade of ZERO (0%) for any assignments rejected for this
reason. Written assignments will be checked by the lecturer with Turnitin.com, an online plagiarism-
checking tool.

The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th ed. will serve as the
primary reference guide for the subject. Therefore, all papers must be submitted in the APA format. The
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mechanics of student papers and work will be evaluated, as well as the content.

Attendance and other class policies

Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of all classes in order to pass the subject. Arriving to
class late by 15 minutes at the beginning, arriving late by 5 minutes after the break, or leaving prior to the
scheduled end time without the permission of the lecturer will equate to an absence. Class attendance is
compulsory and students should provide reasons and evidence for the failure to attend the class on a
particular session.

For other class policies and rules students should follow the official student handbook as well as contact
the lecturers.
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Appendix A
Assessment rubrics

Assessment 2: Group tasks (40%)

Task 1: Annotated bibliography (5%)

Points awarded
0.25 = needs improvement
Criteria Description 0.5 = satisfactory
0.75 = good
1 = excellent

All sources are credible and appropriately chosen

Sources 0.25 0.5 0.75 1
for the topic.

All summaries are clear, concise, and well-

Summary paraphrased; all summaries include the main idea 0.25 0.5 0.75 1
of the author(s) and key supporting details.

Insightful analysis of each source; identifies

relevant limitations and strengths of the sources;
Evaluation 0.25 0.5 0.75 1
draws connections between sources and the topic
of assignment.

Includes all necessary elements for each source;

Formatting &
accurately references all used sources following 0.25 0.5 0.75 1
referencing
APA7 format.

Language use & Uses sound grammar and vocabulary. Academic

0.25 0.5 0.75 1
style writing style is precisely followed.
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Appendix B
Assessment rubrics

Assessment 2: Group tasks (40%)

Task 2: Group essay (20%)

Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction

Criteria
(0-49) (50-64) (65-74) (75-84) (85-100)
Relatively good analytical skills. Highly developed analytical skills. Essay
Merely described the issue under Some evidence of analytical
Critical Thinking Merely regurgitated Different perspectives are considered, offers a complete and objective picture,
1 examination. Poor or no attempts skills, but a dominant tendency to
and Analysis information. the ideas are mostly objectively the problem is thoroughly evaluated and
to offer an evaluation. describe. The view is biased.
evaluated. independent conclusions are reached.

30% total 0-9% 10-15% 16-20% 21-26% 27-30%

Limited amount of valid Satisfactory amount of valid Overall, a good amount of valid Extensive research of proper academic
Research: Very little or no
research/ analysis of references. research/ analysis of references. research/ analysis of references. quality. Evidence is skillfully integrated
2 Depth, Quality, evidence of research
Unskillful attempts to integrate Some of the evidence supports Evidence is properly integrated and and effectively supports and develops
Use of Evidence in the work.
evidence. claims. supports claims. claims.

25% total 0-11% 12-16% 17-19% 20-22% 23-25%

Disjointed, poorly
Argument Relatively coherent but still
structured. Argument poorly constructed A coherent line of argument but not A sustained coherent and logical line of
3 Structure and difficult to understand in some
Disconnected with some coherence. thoroughly sustained. argument.
Development sections.
paragraphs.

25% total 0-11% 12-16% 17-19% 20-22% 23-25%

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Very little or no Identified and referenced many

Identified and referenced most of the Identified and referenced accurately all
4 Referencing referencing; incorrect Not consistently referenced. of the sources used, but still some
sources used. sources used.
referencing. missing.

10% total 0 1-3% 4-5% 6-8% 9-10%

Unintelligible
Poor grammar and vocabulary Satisfactory grammar and Good grammar and vocabulary, very Sound grammar and vocabulary.
Language Use and expression;
5 expression. Academic writing vocabulary, occasional errors. few errors. Writing mostly follows Academic writing style is precisely
Style unacceptable
style is seriously compromised. Inconsistent style. the formal style. followed.
numerous errors.

10% total 0-4% 5% 6-7% 8% 9-10%

NB: Points will be deducted in case of incorrect formatting of the title page and/or body of the essay, or lack of task completion (e.g. essay content does not
match essay title, or essay length is outside of the word limit).
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Appendix C
Assessment rubrics

Assessment 2: Group tasks (40%)

Task 3: Group presentation (15%)

Points awarded
1 = poor

Criteria Description 2 = needs improvement

3 = satisfactory
4 = good
5 = excellent

GROUP POINTS

● logical and relevant to the central idea

● considers audience and purpose
● shows adequate research to support to the ideas
● uses transitions smoothly
Includes all necessary elements:
● hook
Content, structure
● need for information 1 2 3 4 5
and organization
● central idea
● outline of main points
● development of main points
● summary
● conclusion
● references

● relevant to the purpose, audience, and topic

● simple and consistent
● uses verbal and visual support types
Visuals & Design 1 2 3 4 5
appropriately
● uses white space to separate and emphasize ideas
● uses headings appropriately
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INDIVIDUAL POINTS

Vocal delivery elements:

● pitch, tempo, and volume
● clear articulation and pronunciation
● fluency
● language choice is appropriate for the audience
and the topic
Delivery 1 2 3 4 5
● language is formal

Nonverbal delivery elements:

● confidence
● appropriate gestures and facial expressions
● eye contact with the audience
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Appendix D
Assessment rubrics
Assessment 3: Capstone project (15%)

Criteria Description Points awarded

● Reflection consistently relates to the

learning outcomes of the course.
● The explanations/justifications for all
Reflection & chosen artifacts are clearly articulated and develop
analysis a coherent argument. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(video presentation) ● Each of the explanations/justifications is
evidenced by specific examples of progress or
effort towards progress.
● Reflection is forward-looking.

Video presentation:
● The recording is within the acceptable time
range.
● The presentation is logically organized and
follows a clear structure: introduction, outline,
Organization development of main points, conclusion.
(video presentation 1 2 3 4
+ artifact portfolio) Artifact portfolio:
● The document consists of a WSU cover
page, title page, and the chosen artifacts, each
beginning on a new page.
● Portfolio displays a skillful use of white
space, headings, and visuals.

● The speech is produced with no or limited

reliance on notes.
Delivery
● Confident delivery: eye-contact, 1 2 3
(video presentation)
appropriate body language, vocal variety and
intelligible pronunciation.
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Appendix E
Assessment rubrics
Assessment 4: Individual project (35%)
Task 1: Poster presentation (15%)

Criteria Description Points awarded

● matches the topic

● is logically presented and well
Content, structure structured
1 2 3 4 5 6
& organization ● shows appropriate research and
understanding of the topic
● includes all necessary elements

● accurate language expression and clear

articulation
● confident presentation with limited to
no reliance on the notes
Delivery 1 2 3 4 5 6
● active interaction with the audience as
a presenter
● active interaction with the presenters
as an audience member

● appropriate and professional layout

Visuals & design and design 1 2 3
● accurate APA7 referencing

NB: Points will be taken off for excessive and unnecessary use of Vietnamese.
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Appendix F
Assessment rubrics
Assessment 4: Individual project (35%)
Task 2: Report (20%)

Criteria Not acceptable Below expectations Meets expectations Exceeds expectations

Report is organized logically and successfully follows a clear pattern

Includes all necessary structural components:

● WSU cover page
Report is disorganized and
Report is organized logically, with ● Title page
fails to show understanding of The logic of report structure is
Report minor inconsistencies ● Executive summary
formal report structure and compromised
● Table of contents
structure & organization
● Introduction
Includes MOST of the necessary
Includes only SOME of the necessary
organization structural components ● Problem description
structural components
● Background/context of the problem
● Causes of the problem
● Possible solutions (each described and evaluated)
● Recommendations
● References

● Appendices (if applicable)

3 points max 0 1 2 3
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Attempts to identify audience and

Correctly identifies audience and
purpose
purpose
Correctly identifies audience and purpose
Fails to identify audience and
Content is limited
purpose Content is appropriately developed
Content is complete, well-developed and insightful
Content Provides minimal information in
Content is insufficient and Provides appropriate amount of
structural components; lacks important Provides sufficient information in each structural component
confusing information in each structural
detail
component; lacks detail
Focuses on the topic and is informative
Fails to focus on the topic in some
Mostly focuses on the topic
sections

8 points max 0-1 2-3 4-6 7-8

Organizes layout in most of the

following elements:
Poorly organizes layout in few of the
● Use of white space Skillfully organizes layout in all of the following elements:
following elements:
● Appropriate use of bold, italics, and ● Use of white space
● Use of white space
font types ● Skillful use of bold, italics, and font types
● Use of bold, italics, and font types
Presentation & Inadequate presentation and ● Good use of headings, paragraphs ● Skillful use of headings, paragraphs and visuals
● Use of headings, paragraphs and visuals
design design and visuals
Design impedes comprehension and is
Offers reader-friendly design overall
confusing
Offers reader-friendly design overall
Includes complete and correct APA7 formatting
Major issues with APA7 formatting
Includes complete and correct APA7
formatting, with minor issues

6 points max 0-1 2-3 4-5 6

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Numerous significant mistakes Few mistakes in language use that

Language & in use of language; formal interfere with the overall understanding Appropriate language use; formal
Exceptional language use; report correctly follows formal style
style style is seriously compromised of the report; formal style is occasionally style is generally followed
throughout report compromised

3 points max 0 1 2 3
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