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Assessment 4: Progress Report (Memo) Marking Criteria
Category HD D C P F
Organisation and
Form
The writer uses the correct and complete
form for a progress.
A memo begins with a header identifying
the audience, writer, subject, and date; it
has no salutation, closing, or signature.
The writer uses the correct form for a
memorandum or email, and omits only 1
element.
A memo begins with a header identifying the
audience, writer, subject, and date; it has no
salutation, closing, or signature.
The writer uses the correct form for a
memorandum and omits only 2 elements.
The writer shows a vague understanding of
correct forms.
For example, the header of the memo may
lack one of its lines, but the form will
otherwise be correct.
The writer demonstrates a lack of
understanding of the correct form a
memorandum or email.
The memo may be hard to distinguish from a
letter.
Elements of
Business Writing
Each part is complete and correct. The
writer briefly but clearly states the purpose
of the memo. The body contains
courteous, formal language and all the
details that the audience will need. There
are no extraneous details.
One part of the memo may be incomplete or
incorrect. The writer states the purpose of the
memo or email. The body contains courteous,
formal language and all the necessary details.
Two parts of the memo may be incomplete
or incorrect. The writer states the purpose of
the memo or email. The body contains
courteous, formal language but the details
may border on vague and lack some clarity.
More than one part of the memo may be
incomplete or incorrect. The writer states
the purpose of the writing, but not
necessarily at the beginning. The level of
language is inappropriate; it may sound
stilted and overly formal; or, it may contain
slang or other informal examples. One or
more important details may be missing.
Most parts of the memo are incomplete or
incorrect. The writer does not state the
purpose for writing. The writer does not use
formal language or else uses it
inconsistently. Important or essential details
are omitted.
Grammar,
Mechanics, and
Spelling
There are few or no errors in mechanics,
grammar, or spelling.
There are 1-2 minor errors in mechanics,
grammar, or spelling.
There are 3-4 minor errors in mechanics,
grammar, or spelling
There are several errors in mechanics,
grammar, or spelling. Some hinder
comprehension.
The memo is difficult to understand because
of errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling.