Midterm & Final
Essays Grading Rubric
15 points Analysis: A sufficient number
of public administration concepts are used to analyze the situation discussed
in the paper;
15 points References: A variety of
pertinent and timely references were sought and obtained in preparing the
paper;
15 points Organization: The main points
are stated clearly and arranged in a logical sequence;
15 points Coherence: The development of
ideas, arguments and discussion shows consistency and logical connection;
15 points Clarity:The ideas, arguments
and discussion show consistency and logical connection;
20 points Conciseness: The language is
direct and to the point, using sufficient space to say exactly what is intended
and be readily understood by the reader;
15 points Grammar: The written is in
standard American English, with proper sentence structure, syntax, punctuation
and spelling; All papers should use the following format: Times New Roman, 12
point font, 1” margins from left to right and top to bottom, and double
spaced.
15 points Drafting: The writing shows
evidence of being drafted and revised before submission of the final copy.
Total:
125 points
