Occupational Therapy
Essay Rating Criteria
Grand Valley State University
Occupational Therapy Program
The Theresa M. McKee, MS, OTR, Occupational Therapy Scholarship
Essay Rating Criteria
NOTE: Rating scale is based on the GVSU Eng 305 Placement Test Scoring Criteria
| Category: | Breadth of Perspective |
| EX = | identifies and thoroughly discusses 3 or more points of view |
| GD = | identifies and thoroughly discusses 2 points of view |
| AVG = | identifies more than one point of view, minimal discussion |
| NA = | only one point of view presented, weak or no discussion |
| Category: | Depth of Thinking |
| EX = | key ideas developed in substantial detail, with strong rationale presented |
| GD = | ideas developed in some detail; reasonable rationale evident |
| AVG = | ideas developed in minimal detail; weak rationale |
| NA = | ideas poorly developed; no rationale evident |
| Category: | Style |
| EX = | precise, succinct diction, fluid expression/flow of ideas, superb use of language |
| GD = | clear diction, good expression of ideas, proper use of language |
| AVG = | basic diction, functional expression of ideas, inconsistent use of language |
| NA = | vague diction, labored expression of ideas, simple or incorrect use of language |
| Category: | Organization |
| EX = | solid opening/introduction, smooth, purposeful transitions, well developed and sequenced pattern of information, and strong conclusion |
| GD = | clear opening/introduction, helpful transitions, properly developed and sequenced pattern of information, and appropriate conclusion |
| AVG = | general or simplistic opening/introduction, abrupt or choppy transitions, simplistically developed and sequenced pattern of information and presence of an adequate conclusion |
| NA = | vague or lack of opening/introduction, weak or missing transitions, poorly developed and sequenced pattern of information, and weak or no conclusion |
| Category: | Mechanics |
| EX = | correct spelling, accurate, reasonable punctuation, consistently correct grammar (consistent parallel sentence structure and use of tense, parts of speech etc.) |
| GD = | very few and minor spelling errors, functional punctuation, generally good grammar (consistent use of parallel sentence structure and tense, parts of speech, etc.) |
| AVG = | few spelling errors, some awkward punctuation, occasional grammar problems (inconsistent sentence structure, use of tense, parts of speech, etc.) |
| NA = | many spelling errors, inappropriate punctuation, many grammar problems (poor and inconsistent sentence structure, use of tense, parts of speech, etc.) |
| Category: | Content related to the worldwide contribution of OT to the peoples of the world. |
| EX = | explains relationship in two or more substantive ways |
| GD = | explains relationship in one substantive way |
| AVG = | explains relationship only superficially |
| NA = | unable to relate article |
Rev 9/07
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