Assignment 2.1 Write a Cover Letter
ENGR 1273 Winter 2010 Asst 2.1 Grading Rubric (Cover Letter) | |||||
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Criterion | Unacceptable. Incorrect or incomprehensible. Misunderstood what was wanted. |
Marginally Acceptable. Needs serious attention. |
Acceptable. Average. |
Good. Still room for improvement. |
Excellent. I would hire this person. |
0 points | 1 points | 2 points | 3 points | 4 points | |
Format |
missing key information | Cover Letter is disorganized, appearance is messy, gives impression of lack of care |
Layout is reasonably clear |
Page layout is clear and tidy, font sizes are appropriate | Cover letter looks professional, the page layout is very clear and easy to read, font sizes are appropriate |
Addresses, names, salutations, closing |
Missing or confused | Many elements are missing or unclear | One element is missing or unclear | All elements are present | All elements are present, clear, well formatted and appropriate |
First Paragraph(what job) | Missing or confused | Information is missing or inappropriate, or paragraph is difficult to understand | Includes appropriate information | Includes required information and is an appropriate length | Includes required information, is an appropriate length and is well written |
Second Paragraph (company info) | Missing or confused | Information is missing or inappropriate, or paragraph is difficult to understand | Includes appropriate information about company | Includes relevant information about company and links it to self | Includes relevantinformation about company with link to self and is well written |
Third Paragraph (relevant qualifications) | Missing or confused | Information is missing, inappropriate (unreal), or paragraph is difficult to understand | Includes appropriate information about self | Includes relevant information about self that is clearly linked to job description | Includes meaningful information about self that is clearly linked to job description and is well written |
Final Paragraph (actions, thank you) | Missing or confused | Information is missing or inappropriate, or paragraph is difficult to understand | Includes required information | Includes appropriate information and intent is clear | Includes appropriate information, intent is very clear and is well written |
Grammar, Spelling, etc. | Serious errors or too confused | Errors distract from content and frustrate the reader | Major errors, or many minor errors | A few minor errors | NO ERRORS |
Criteria:
- Format
- Addresses, names, salutations, closing
- First Paragraph (what job)
- Second Paragraph (company info)
- Third Paragraph (relevant qualifications)
- Final Paragraph (actions, thank you)
- Grammar, Spelling, etc.