A: Clearly and succinctly introduces the main idea of the report. Communication style and word choice is appropriate (e.g., professional and concise) for the intended audience.

B: Introduces the main idea of the report. May be a bit overly descriptive, or may describe main idea later in introduction. Communication style and word choice is generally appropriate (e.g., professional and concise) for the intended audience.

C: Introduces the report, with insufficient detail. Main idea of report be vague in spots and/or have several inaccuracies. Communication style and word choice is somewhat appropriate (e.g., professional and concise) for the intended audience. There is occasional use of language or terminology inappropriate to audience.

D: Introduces the main idea on a very cursory level. Attempts appropriate (e.g., professional and concise) communication style and word choice for the intended audience; there is frequent use of language or terminology inappropriate to audience.

F: Attempts to introduce the main idea of the report but is confusing and/or disconnected from the main idea and/or intended audience. Consistently uses inappropriate language or terminology, demonstrating a lack of consideration for (or understanding of) the intended audience. and/or does not relate to the report.

0: No introduction was included.

A: The summary includes 3-5 supporting paragraphs that thoroughly and clearly describe the important details from the report. Summary adheres to structure of an executive summary.

B: The summary includes 3-5 supporting paragraphs that clearly describe most of the important details from the report. Summary adheres to structure of an executive summary. Several minor areas may need more detail or explanation, or include several extraneous facts.

C: The summary includes fewer than 3-4 supporting paragraphs that describe the important details from the report; Several important details are missing or insufficiently explained, and/or report may contain several extraneous facts.

D: The summary includes several supporting paragraphs that describe the important details from the report. Many important details are missing from report or insufficiently explained and/or report may contain much

F: The summary includes very basic information about the report but is missing most key details, and/or contains much extraneous, inaccurate, or misleading statements.

0: No supporting details were included.

A: Includes a persuasive and detailed conclusion that expands on introduction and provides a detailed opinion on whether the report was compelling in its recommendations. Provides a strong rationale for opinion based in the report

B: Includes a detailed conclusion that expands on introduction and provides an opinion on whether the report was compelling in its recommendations. Provides a basic rationale for opinion based in report.

C: Includes a conclusion that minimally supports the introduction and lacks an opinion on whether the report was compelling, Opinion is not backed up by supporting detail from report.

D: Includes a basic conclusion that references but does not support the introduction. Does not explicitly state an opinion on whether the report was compelling. Opinion is not supported by detail from report.

F: Includes a conclusion that is unrelated to the introduction and/or confusing and/or entirely disconnected from the report topic. Does not provide any opinion provided on whether report was compelling in its conclusion.

0: Does not include a conclusion.

A: Writing is organized and skillfully communicates meaning to readers (e.g., clear topic focus, seamless flow); all components are addressed. Excellent use of topic sentences or headings to guide the reader through summary.

B: Writing is organized and generally conveys meaning to readers; all components of the assignment are addressed. Basic use of topic sentences or headings to guide reader through summary.

C: Writing is somewhat organized and generally conveys meaning to readers; most components are addressed. Several areas lack use of topic sentences/ headings to guide reader through summary.

D: Writing attempts organization, but writing language errors or organization errors sometimes interferes with the meaning. Some components are missing. Some areas lack topic sentences/ headings to guide reader through summary.

F: Writing is disorganized and language interferes with meaning. Many components are missing. Most areas lack topic sentences or headings to guide reader through the summary.

0: No Submission

A: Clearly and consistently uses proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Clearly and consistently uses proper APA formatting as appropriate in all aspects of the paper.

B: Uses proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. There are a few minor errors, which do not interfere with meaning. APA formatting is used as appropriate; there may be a few minor formatting errors (e.g., reference page, in text-cites).

C: Generally uses proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. There are a few errors that interfere with meaning. APA formatting is used as appropriate; there are some minor formatting errors (e.g., reference page, in text-cites).

D: There are many grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with meaning. APA formatting is attempted; however, there are major formatting errors (e.g., not linking in-text citations with references, not citing).

F: There are major grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that make it extremely difficult to read and understand. APA formatting is seldom used correctly.

0: No Submission