Grading Criteria

Food Borne Illness Paper

This assignment is due in Week Four.

Content60 Percent | Points Available6 | Points EarnedX/6 | Additional Comments: | * All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. * The content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive and includes the following: * Identification of the infectious agent (pathogen)—for example, the name of the bacteria, virus, or parasite * Explanation of how the infectious agent is transmitted through food or water * An example of a real outbreak in the United States * Description of the clinical symptoms, duration of the disease, and treatment if any * Discussion on the steps that can be taken to prevent further outbreaks and included individual as well as environmental precautions and methods | | | | Organization/Development20 Percent | Points Available2 | Points EarnedX/2 | Additional Comments: | * Paper is 350 to 700 words in length. * Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper. * The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. * Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. * Sentences are well constructed, strong, and varied. * Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. * The paper develops a central theme or idea directed toward the appropriate audience. * The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. * The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points. * Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically. | | | | Mechanics 20 Percent | Points Available2 | Points EarnedX/2 | Additional Comments: | * The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements. * Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page. * Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. | | | | | Total Available | Total Earned | | | 10 | | | * * * * *