Academic year 2016-2017

Course: Accounting information systems

GOAL: Written communication (Graduate level)
Student's name and surname: _____ ____________________

Understandin
g of the task
and linkage
with the
course

Use of
appropriate
terminology
(foundations
of
Knowledge)

Below expectations
1-2
Student exhibits a basic
understanding of the intended
assignment, but the thesis is not
fully supported throughout the
assignment. While thesis helps to
guide the development of the
assignment, the reader may have
some difficulty in seeing linkages
between thoughts. While student
has included a few supporting facts
and statements, this has limited
the quality of the assignment.
Student tries to explain some
concepts, but overlooks critical
details. Assignment appears vague
or incomplete in various segments.
Student presents concepts in
isolation, and does not perceive to
have a logical sequencing of ideas.

Meets expectations
3-5

Exceeds expectations
6-7

Establishes a good
comprehension of topic and in
the building of the thesis.
Student demonstrates an
effective presentation of
thesis, with most support
statements helping to support
the key focus of assignment.

Student exhibits a defined and

clear understanding of the
assignment. Thesis is clearly
defined and well constructed
to help guide the reader
throughout the assignment.
Student builds upon the thesis
of the assignment with welldocumented and exceptional
supporting facts, figures,
and/or statements.

The assignment reveals that

the student has a general,
fundamental understanding of
the course material. Whereas,
there are areas of some
concerning in the linkages
provided between facts and
supporting statements.
Student generally explains
concepts, but only meets the
minimum requirements in this

Point
s

7
Student demonstrates
7
proficient command of the
subject matter in the
assignment. Assignment shows
an impressive level of depth of
students ability to relate
course content to practical
examples and applications.
Student provides
comprehensive analysis of
details, facts, and concepts in

Sources or
evidence
support ideas

area.

a logical sequence.

Uses evidence to support

ideas and/or cites sources but
some inconsistencies exist

Uses evidence to thoroughly

support ideas and consistently
cites sources appropriately

Assignment reveals formatting

errors and a lack of organization.
Student presents an incomplete
attempt to provide linkages or
explanation of key terms.
Assignment does not have a
continuous pattern of logical
sequencing.

Student demonstrates a good

skill level in formatting and
organizing material in
assignment. Student presents
an above average level of
preparedness, with few
formatting errors.

Overall format of assignment

includes an appropriate
introduction (or abstract), welldeveloped paragraphs, and
conclusion. Finished
assignment demonstrates
students ability to plan and
organize research in a logical
sequence.

Writing style is not appropriate;

sentence is long and awkward, with
poor vocabulary and repeated
grammar mistakes.

Writing style is appropriate,

sentence structure is clear,
with adequate vocabulary and
only few grammar mistakes.

Uses minimal evidence to support

ideas and/or does not cite
sources.

Organization

Writing style,
sentence
structure,
vocabulary
and grammar

Writing style is sophisticated,

sentences are very clear and
concise with rich vocabulary
and no grammar mistakes.

7
Total scoring 35