Database/Word Processing Grading Procedures:

October 21, 2002

For each error in an assignment, one letter grade deduction. Below is a summary of the grading deductions: Non Compliant: multiple problems in typos, formatting errors, spelling, grammar, and database searching procedure did not follow directions. Zero points to 69. Usually more than three errors. Basic: Few mechanical errors in typos, formatting, spelling, grammar, database searching procedure and did follow directions. 70 points to 79. Usually three errors. Above Average: no major mechanical errors in typos, formatting, spelling, grammar, database searching procedure and did follow directions. 80 points to 89. usually 2 errors. Outstanding: exemplary creativeness in visual layout plus no mechanical errors in typos, formatting, spelling, grammar, database searching procedureand did follow directions. 90 to 100 points. Usually one or less errors. Outline of Error Mistakes: All daily assignment papers must have a heading: Name, Date, Period, Teacher (suggest that it is centered, left justified or right justified) Must have title in 24 point type in bold typeface. Title must be centered. All text is in 12 point type and must be left justified. Must have spelling correct (no typos and with correct punctuations). Use spelling checker. Follow the instructions for each assignment. Ask questions if you are not sure of the instructions. Must have a blank line between paragraphs if the document is to be single spaced. All paragraphs need to be indented All first words on the lines need to be capitalized. The final document before printing must be professional looking! All documents/assignments printed must be stored in the student's notebook. Every one or two weeks, each student presents his notebook to me on a Friday for grades on every printed assignment. No printout, no grade and that means a zero in the grade book for every assignment. Assignments can be made up by removing all errors and resubmitted to Dr. Data for evaluation without penalty. Take advantage of this opportunity to improve any and all of your grades on a regular basis.