1. Subject Matter Coverage: Indicates the extent to which the paper identifies the issue and captures its
subject matter material adequately. A low score indicates either apparent omissions in content, a too
vague summation, or spotty emphasis in reporting the content of the reading. A high score indicates
even emphasis in reporting, concise and cogent summary of main points.
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2. Quality of Writing: A low score indicates a lack of adequate proofreading or correction of errors in
typing, spelling, grammar, wrong word usage, awkwardness of sentence structure. A high score
indicates good craftsmanship (as defined by relative absence of problems just noted based on the12
evaluator’s comments throughout the semester), clarity of expression, and some degree of elegance or
imagination in phrasing.
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3. Depth and Creativity of Insight: This topic indicates the acuity of comment about any materials
covered in the course, i.e., comments of agreement, criticism, critique, etc. The
paper must demonstrate the student’s understanding and integration of pertinent human resource
management theories, concepts and principles.
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4. Structure and Organization: This means whether in the evaluator’s judgment the paper is completed
using logical, coherent, and balanced argument. A high score indicates good logical structure that is easy
to follow, and careful organization of the paper.
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5. Adequacy of the Source: This means whether in the evaluator’s judgment the material being reported
is taken from the most valid or useful sources available given the nature of the topic, and cited properly
in the text and in the references section using the prescribed manual.
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