Moore EMB 612 AGN

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

Coverpage with name and honor code

The cover page is to include:
1. your name,
2. paper title,
3. course designation,
4. date, and
5. class honor code.

1 pts

Full Marks

0 pts

No Marks

Content & format per syllabus

This is a formal writing assignment You may use the APA style to organize your submission, but other formats are acceptable. Consistency is key. Beyond the cover page, be sure:
1. Your paper is no more than THREE pages of content, not including the cover page
2. Your paper is double spaced,
3. There is a running title on each page and include page numbers.

4 pts

Full Marks

0 pts

No Marks

Grammar, punctuation, & spelling

Be aware of:
– subject-verb agreement
– syntax
– run-on sentences or paragraphs
– fragment sentences,
– comma splices
– split infinitives
– passive voice
-typos / spelling

8 pts

Full Marks

0 pts

No Marks

Readability & organization (approach & content)

Your submission should be thoughtfully communicated and written. It should read smoothly without having to re-read a sentence or paragraph to understand the information provided.

7 pts

Full Marks

0 pts

No Marks

Master’s (graduate) level work

Be sure and re-read the three-page, Graduate-Level Writing Guide from the University of Maryland, provided in the module Getting Started. It includes information on the following:
– comparison of undergraduate vs graduate-level writing
– contribution to the conversation
– a well-supported argument
– evaluating and synthesizing sources
– an appropriate level of diction
– point of view (choosing between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person)
– figures of speech

10 pts

Full Marks

0 pts

No Marks

Total Points: 30