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
  Last Modified Date: September 21, 2007
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