ENGL 202 Project 1 Grading Criteria

1. English 202 Introduction to Professional Writing 1
Grading Criteria: Project 1 (15%)
Deliverable 1: Memo Report
1. Format and Design: memo is formatted according to standard conventions for this
workplace genre, and writer effectively integrates the following design features to
achieve maximum readability.
1.1. Headings and/or subheadings help reader navigate through
content and revisit information easily.
1.2. Line justification, line spacing, and use of white space enhance
readability.
1.3. Page numbers and smaller heading for secondary pages help
readers to know where they are at in the document.
2. Arrangement: writer has applied one or more organizing strategies in the report
body to control and arrange information cohesively for reader.
3. Audience and Purpose: writer has effectively achieved purpose and met the needs
of the audience in the following areas:
3.1. Writer has focused on analyzing prior writing in the areas of prose style,
arrangement, and noticeable error.
3.2. Analysis applies all prose style concepts and all causes but does not
repeat these.
3.3. Prose style concepts are correctly defined.
3.4. Claims about weaknesses (or strengths) are supported with evidence
from prior writing, Writer clearly identifies weaknesses using device
emphases (highlight, strike-out, bolding, italics, etc.). Connection
between claims and evidence is clear.
4. Mechanics: memo report is free of noticeable error.