Module 5: LASA 2 –Grading Rubric NOTE: If a component is absent, student receives a zero for that component. Unsatisfactory Emerging Proficient Exemplary Assignment Components Described the civil rights laws that may prohibit Marwan’s conduct with his fellow co-worker and explained if these laws applied to his conduct toward the park guest. The paper failed to identify many of the appropriate civil rights laws that are applicable and did not adequately explain how Marwan’s actions are legally applicable based upon the conduct with the fellow employee and a park guest. The paper had identified many but not all of the appropriate civil rights laws that are applicable and had marginally explained how Marwan’s actions are legally applicable based upon the conduct with the fellow employee and a park guest. The paper identified the appropriate civil rights laws that are applicable and explained how Marwan’s actions are legally applicable based upon the conduct with the fellow employee and a park guest. The paper not only identified the appropriate civil rights laws that are applicable, but then fully compared and contrasted how Marwan’s actions are legally applicable based upon the conduct with the fellow employee and a park guest. Explained what type of sexual harassment Marwan committed and the legal nature of his employment. The paper did not provide a good explanation of what type of sexual harassment Marwan committed plus it did not properly detailed the legal nature of his employment. The paper provided some explanation of what type of sexual harassment Marwan committed but a more detailed explanation the legal nature of his employment was needed. The paper provided a good explanation of what type of sexual harassment Marwan committed plus it properly detailed the legal nature of his employment. The paper provided an excellent in-depth explanation of what type of sexual harassment Marwan committed plus it properly detailed the legal nature of his employment. Described the actions and steps Studio Five should take against Marwan. The paper gave a poor description and reasons for the actions and steps Studio Five should take against Marwan. The paper gave some but not enough descriptions and reasons for the actions and steps Studio Five should take against Marwan. The paper gave a good description and reasons for the actions and steps Studio Five should take against Marwan. The paper gave a highly detailed description and high-level reasoning for the actions and steps Studio Five should take against Marwan. Discussed Marwan’s allegation that he is being discriminated against based on his disability, Studio Five’s probable response to the allegation, and what each side would need to prove in court. The paper did a poor job in presenting Marwan’s allegation that he was being discriminated against based on his disability, and offered a poor explanation of Studio Five’s probable response to the allegation and what ea ...

1. Module 5: LASA 2 –Grading Rubric
NOTE: If a component is absent, student receives a zero for that
component.
Unsatisfactory
Emerging
Proficient
Exemplary
Assignment Components
Described the civil rights laws that may prohibit Marwan’s
conduct with his fellow co-worker and explained if these laws
applied to his conduct toward the park guest.
The paper failed to identify many of the appropriate civil rights
laws that are applicable and did not adequately explain how
Marwan’s actions are legally applicable based upon the conduct
with the fellow employee and a park guest.
The paper had identified many but not all of the appropriate
civil rights laws that are applicable and had marginally
explained how Marwan’s actions are legally applicable based
upon the conduct with the fellow employee and a park guest.
The paper identified the appropriate civil rights laws that are
applicable and explained how Marwan’s actions are legally
applicable based upon the conduct with the fellow employee and
a park guest.

2. The paper not only identified the appropriate civil rights laws
that are applicable, but then fully compared and contrasted how
Marwan’s actions are legally applicable based upon the conduct
with the fellow employee and a park guest.
Explained
what type of sexual harassment Marwan committed and the legal
nature of his employment.
The paper did not provide a good explanation of
what type of sexual harassment Marwan committed plus it did
not properly detailed the legal nature of his employment.
The paper provided some explanation of what type of sexual
harassment Marwan committed but a more detailed explanation
the legal nature of his employment was needed.
The paper provided a good explanation of what type of sexual
harassment Marwan committed plus it properly detailed the
legal nature of his employment.
The paper provided an excellent in-depth explanation of what
type of sexual harassment Marwan committed plus it properly
detailed the legal nature of his employment.
Described the actions and steps Studio Five should take against
Marwan.
The paper gave a poor description and reasons for the actions
and steps Studio Five should take against Marwan.

3. The paper gave some but not enough descriptions and reasons
for the actions and steps Studio Five should take against
Marwan.
The paper gave a good description and reasons for the actions
and steps Studio Five should take against Marwan.
The paper gave a highly detailed description and high-level
reasoning for the actions and steps Studio Five should take
against Marwan.
Discussed Marwan’s allegation that he is being discriminated
against based on his disability, Studio Five’s probable response
to the allegation, and what each side would need to prove in
court.
The paper did a poor job in presenting Marwan’s allegation that
he was being discriminated against based on his disability, and
offered a poor explanation of Studio Five’s probable response to
the allegation and what each side would need to prove in court.
The paper offered some good examples in presenting Marwan’s
allegation that he was being discriminated against based on his
disability, and offered an incomplete explanation of Studio
Five’s probable response to the allegation and what each side
would need to prove in court.
The paper provided a good presentation of Marwan’s allegation
that he was being discriminated against based on his disability,
and a well reasoned explanation of Studio Five’s probable
response to the allegation and what each side would need to
prove in court.
The paper provided an excellent and full presentation of
Marwan’s allegation that he was being discriminated against
based on his disability, and an extremely well-reasoned and
exhaustive explanation of Studio Five’s probable response to
the allegation and what each side would need to prove in court.
Explained the defenses Studio Five could use if the female
employee sues them and explained whether the park would be
liable for Marwan’s conduct even if it was unaware of Marwan's

4. actions.
The paper provided poor coverage of the defenses Studio Five
could use if the female employee sues them and it also offered
weak or no explanations about whether the park would be liable
for Marwan’s conduct even if it was unaware of Marwan's
actions.
The paper provided some of the defenses Studio Five could use
if the female employee sues them but it did not explain in
enough detail whether the park would be liable for Marwan’s
conduct even if it was unaware of Marwan's actions.
The paper provided a good coverage of the defenses Studio Five
could use if the female employee sues them and it also explains
whether the park would be liable for Marwan’s conduct even if
it was unaware of Marwan's actions.
The paper provided excellent coverage of the defenses Studio
Five could use if the female employee sues them and it also
offered detailed explanations about whether the park would be
liable for Marwan’s conduct even if it was unaware of Marwan's
actions.
Explained the impact a union with a collective bargaining
agreement with Studio Five would have had on this case.
The paper failed to give a good explanation as to the impact a
union with a collective bargaining agreement with Studio Five
would have on this case.
The paper gave some explanations but lacked enough detail as
to the impact a union with a collective bargaining agreement
with Studio Five would have on this case.
The paper gives a good explanation as to the impact a union
with a collective bargaining agreement with Studio Five would
have on this case.
The paper offers a comprehensive explanation as to the impact a
union with a collective bargaining agreement with Studio Five,
would have on this case.
Explained the types of company policies, procedures, and
actions businesses should employ to avoid harassment of their

5. employees.
The paper gave a poor explanation as to the types of company
policies, procedures, and actions businesses should employ to
avoid harassment of their employees.
The paper offered only a few good explanations as to the types
of company policies, procedures, and actions businesses should
employ to avoid harassment of their employees.
The paper gave a good explanation as to the types of company
policies, procedures, and actions businesses should employ to
avoid harassment of their employees.
The paper offered an exhaustive explanation as to the types of
company policies, procedures, and actions businesses should
employ to avoid harassment of their employees.
Writing Components
Organization
Introduction
Thesis
Transitions
Conclusion
Introduction is limited or missing entirely.
The paper lacks a thesis statement.
Transitions are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely.
Conclusion is limited or missing entirely.
Introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped.
The paper is loosely organized around a thesis that may have to
be inferred.

6. Transitions are sporadic.
Conclusion is present, but incomplete or underdeveloped.
Introduction has a clear opening, provides background
information, and states the topic.
The paper is organized around an arguable, clearly stated thesis
statement.
Transitions are appropriate and help the flow of ideas.
Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending.
Introduction catches the reader’s attention, provides compelling
and appropriate background info, and clearly states the topic.
The paper is well organized around an arguable, focused thesis.
Thoughtful transitions clearly show how ideas relate.
Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of closure and
provides concluding insights.
Usage and Mechanics
Grammar
Spelling
Sentence structure
Writing contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or

7. sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and
comprehension.
Errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere
with readability and/or comprehension.
Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar
throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with
readability or comprehension.
The paper is basically error free in terms of mechanics.
Grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the
reader in following the writer’s logic.
APA Elements
Attribution
Paraphrasing
Quotations
No attempt at APA format.
APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but
errors are significant.
Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in
many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors
present are somewhat minor.
Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited
throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for.
Only a few minor errors present.
Style
Audience
Word Choice

8. Writing often slips into first and/or second person.
Word choice is consistently inaccurate, unclear, or
inappropriate for the audience.
Writing sometimes slips into first and/or second person.
Word choice is sometimes inaccurate, unclear, or inappropriate
for the audience.
Writing remains in third person throughout writing.
Word choice is accurate, clear and appropriate for the audience.
Writing remains professional in third person throughout writing.
Word choice is precise, appropriate for the audience, and
memorable.