Holmes Institute HI5002 Memo 0-05: Marking Rubric Trimester 03, 2014 Page 1 of 1 Marking Directions for each of the four sub-tasks: Choose the appropriate column; Choose the appropriate percent within that column, Multiply the value in the task-

description column by the appropriate percent and put in the appropriate cell (e.g. Context Line task is Acceptable at 56% = 10.0 x 56% = 5.6); Add all of the marks in the cells (round to the nearest whole number) and put the rounded total in the Total Mark cell; Divide the total by 7 and put the result into the Adj. to 10.0 cell; put any general comments on the bottom and/or on the back. Put the student numbers on the marking rubric and attach to the back of the memo.

Photocopy and retain a copy of the memos and marking rubrics.

Task Ranking

Task Description

Very poor under-

standing of task. Little

or no value generated.

(0-20 %)

Poor understanding

of task. Some value

generated.

(20-40 %)

Acceptable under-

standing of task.

Acceptable value

(40-60 %)

Good understanding of

task. Good value given.

(60-80 %)

Excellent understanding of

task. Excellent value given.

(80-100 %)

1)

Headings (5.0)

Missing a lot or all headings

0.0-1.0

Missing one or more essential features and/ /or poorly organised

1.0-2.0

All headings but poorly organised and/or difficult to read

2.0-3.0

All headings, well organised but some difficulty reading it.

3.0-4.0

All headings are clean & easy to read. e.g.

To: XXXXXX From: YYYYYYYYY Date: 27/04/2014 Re: Ideally 6 to 12 words 4.0-5.0

2)

Context Line (15.0)

Little or no insight on the issue with many irrelevancies. 0.0-3.0

A confused statement of the issue with some irrelevancies 3.0-6.0

A clear statement of the issue 6.0-9.0

A clear and concise statement of the issues 9.0-12.0

A clear and concise statement of the issues & consequences 12.0-15.0

2)

Action Line (25.0)

Generally confused with no request or conclusion. 0.0-5.0

A confused request or conclusionmay be poorly placed (e.g. at the end or blended with other parts). 5.0-10.0

An acceptable request or conclusion, given near the start. 10.0-15.0

A good clear concise request or conclusion, given near the start. 15.0-20.0

An excellent clear concise statement of how to resolve the issues. 20.0-25.0

4)

Rest of the Memo (25.0)

Generally confused discussion with little or no linkage to the issues and/or action line. 0.0-5.0

Confused and poorly linked to the issues and/or action line. 5.0-10.0

Acceptable insight plus clear support for the action line.

10.0-15.0

Good insight plus strong, clear, and concise support for the action line. 15.0-20.0

Excellent insight plus strong, clear, and concise support for the action line that is clearly tied to it. 20.0-25.0

Total Mark /70

Adj. to 10.0 /7 Student Numbers:

General Comments: