Delivering Bad News Messages_Sp19 Rubric is used to assess the ability of BCOM students to communicate 'Bad News' messages. Students who complete this assignment will be able to analyze a situation, evaluate outline options, and write/generate a document that delivers the information in the most effective way. Levels of Achievement Criteria Excellent - 4 Good - 3 Needs Attention - 2 Below Standard -1 Context of and Purpose for Writing Includes considerations of audience, purpose, and the circumstances surrounding the writing task(s); follows instructions 9 to 10 points Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive to the assigned task(s) and focuses all elements of the work. Block letter format used with no errors. 6 to 8 points Demonstrates adequate consideration of context, audience, and purpose and a clear focus on the assigned task(s) (e.g., the task aligns with audience, purpose, and context). One feature/spacing error in block letter formatting 3 to 5 points Demonstrates awareness of context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., begins to show awareness of audience's perceptions and assumptions). Two features/spacing errors in block letter formatting 0 to 2 points Demonstrates minimal attention to context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., expectation of instructor or self as audience). More than two features/spacing errors in block letter formatting Outline Development: Deductive or Inductive 14 to 15 points Uses excellent/appropriate structure throughout to ensure all relevant information is in document based on anticipated audience reaction. 11 to 13 points Uses adequate structure throughout to ensure all relevant information is in document based on anticipated audience reaction. 6 to 9 points Uses less than adequate structure/outline throughout to ensure all relevant information is in document based on anticipated audience reaction. One of the outline elements is not correct. 0 to 5 points Uses minimal structure throughout to ensure all relevant information is in document based on anticipated audience reaction. The correct outline is not used throughout. Content Development 10 to 11 points Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer's understanding, and shaping the whole work. 7 to 9 points Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline and shape the whole work. 4 to 6 points Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work. 0 to 3 points Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work. Grammar and Mechanics 8 to 8 points Uses appropriate grammar and ...