Week 2 Rubric/Paper Communication Genres = 15 Points Page 1 of 2 CONTENT AND DEVELOPMENT 70% = 10.5 Pts Paper Points Possible 10.5 Pts Points Earned Overall Comments Assignment Requirements and Expectations (Name of Paper) Communication Genres Locate an example for 3 of the 10 following types of communication types or genres: • Business card • Public announcement or speech • Rules and regulations • Policy manual • Policy or departmental memorandum • Public policy report • Government grant • Government or business proposal • Departmental brochure or recruitment materials • Governmental agency social media such as Twitter or Facebook Refer to your examples for each of the above listed communication genres, and answer the following questions in a 1,050 to 1,400 word paper: • How does the communication relate to the particular communication type or genre? • In what ways does the genre help readers grasp information quickly and effectively? • In what way is the genre similar or different than the other genres you chose? • How does listening fit with communication? • Does the use of these items promote understanding for the intended audience of the communication? • How is it similar or different than the other genres you chose? • Is the communication intended for external or internal relationships or open distribution? • Describe ethical and privacy considerations used for determining an appropriate method of distribution. • How is it similar or different than the other genres you chose? 1.5 Pt Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines using in-text citations and at least 3 peer reviewed sources, one must be at least one of the course text Format your paper using headings as part of structuring your paper. 1.5 Pt The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. Does not make a flat announcement. 1.5 Pt The content is comprehensive, accurate, and /or persuasive. Data is not missing; paper met the required word count. 1.5 Pt Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically. 1.5 Pt The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice. Uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly. 1.5 Pt The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper and reviews the major points. Does not a flat announcement. 1.5 Pt Week 2 Rubric/Paper Communication Genres = 15 Points Page 2 of 2 Summary of points earned for this assignment. CONTENT AND DEVELOPMENT = 70% 10.5 Pts ORGANIZATION, READABILITY, IDEAS, STRUCTURE, HEADINGS = 15% 2.25 Pts WRITING MECHANICS AND APA GUIDELINES =15% 2.25 Pts ORGANIZATION, READABILITY, IDEAS, STRUCTURE, HEADINGS 15% = 2.25 Pts Points Possible 2.25 Pts Points Earned Overall Comments Appropriate writing strateg.

1. Week 2 Rubric/Paper Communication Genres = 15 Points
Page 1 of 2
CONTENT AND DEVELOPMENT 70% = 10.5 Pts
Paper
Points
Possible
10.5 Pts
Points
Earned Overall Comments
Assignment Requirements and Expectations
(Name of Paper)
Communication Genres
Locate an example for 3 of the 10 following types of
communication types or
genres:
• Business card

2. • Public announcement or speech
• Rules and regulations
• Policy manual
• Policy or departmental memorandum
• Public policy report
• Government grant
• Government or business proposal
• Departmental brochure or recruitment materials
• Governmental agency social media such as Twitter or
Facebook
Refer to your examples for each of the above listed
communication genres, and
answer the following questions in a 1,050 to 1,400 word paper:
• How does the communication relate to the particular
communication type or
genre?
• In what ways does the genre help readers grasp information
quickly and
effectively?
• In what way is the genre similar or different than the other
genres you chose?
• How does listening fit with communication?
• Does the use of these items promote understanding for the
intended audience of
the communication?
• How is it similar or different than the other genres you chose?
• Is the communication intended for external or internal
relationships or open
distribution?
• Describe ethical and privacy considerations used for
determining an appropriate
method of distribution.
• How is it similar or different than the other genres you chose?

3. 1.5 Pt
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines using in-text
citations and at
least 3 peer reviewed sources, one must be at least one of the
course text
Format your paper using headings as part of structuring your
paper.
1.5 Pt
The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic
and previews major
points. Does not make a flat announcement.
1.5 Pt
The content is comprehensive, accurate, and /or persuasive.
Data is not missing; paper met the required word count. 1.5 Pt
Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific
details, examples, or
analysis; and are organized logically.
1.5 Pt
The paper links theory to relevant examples of current
experience and industry
practice. Uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.
1.5 Pt

4. The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper and
reviews the major
points. Does not a flat announcement. 1.5 Pt
Week 2 Rubric/Paper Communication Genres = 15 Points
Page 2 of 2
Summary of points earned for this assignment.
CONTENT AND DEVELOPMENT = 70% 10.5 Pts
ORGANIZATION, READABILITY, IDEAS, STRUCTURE,
HEADINGS = 15% 2.25 Pts
WRITING MECHANICS AND APA GUIDELINES =15% 2.25
Pts
ORGANIZATION, READABILITY, IDEAS, STRUCTURE,
HEADINGS 15% = 2.25 Pts
Points

5. Possible
2.25 Pts
Points
Earned
Overall Comments
Appropriate writing strategy and style for this assignment and
academic tenure.
.45 Pt
Body is effective, Paragraph transitions are present and logical,
maintains the flow of thought throughout the paper.
.45 Pt
Headings – Required and appropriate headings used, aid in the
readability of the paper
.45 Pt
Sentences are complete, clear, are well-constructed and concise.
.45 Pt
Demonstrated understanding of the subject at appropriate depth.
Real world experiences- Provided
.45 Pt
WRITING MECHANICS AND APA GUIDELINES 15% = 2.25
Pts Points
Possible
2.25 Pts

6. Points
Earned Overall Comments
The paper, including the title page, reference page, and all
appropriate headings, follow All APA guidelines for format. .45
Pt
All writings mechanics such as Double Spaced, Font Size,
Margins,
Indenting, page numbers, etc. follow APA formatting
Guidelines
.45 Pt
Citations of original works within the body of the paper
(citations)
and the required listed sources including the course text
(References) follows APA formatting guidelines.
.45 Pt
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, Abbreviations,
Acronyms,
Capitalization and punctuation are followed
.45 Pt
Colloquial expressions, Slang, Jargon, Contractions and
Rhetorical
Questions not used
.45 Pt