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Week 4 Grading Guide - Infectious Disease
Content and Organization70 Percent / Percent Earned / Comments
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.
· Describe the cause and symptoms of the disease.
· Which populations are most susceptible to infection? How is the disease transmitted?
· Is there a vaccine or treatment available for the disease?
· Is the disease new or has it occurred in the past? Does the disease present a significant problem for the human population globally, or is it localized?
The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.
The blog post develops a central theme or idea directed toward the appropriate audience.
The blog post uses relevant vocabulary correctly.
Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.
Post meets 350- to 525-word count minimum
Readability and Style15 Percent / Percent Earned / Comments
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
Sentence Structure:
· Complete, clear, and concise.
· Well-constructed, consistently strong, and varied.
· Transitions present and maintain a flow of thought.
Mechanics15 Percent / Percent Earned / Comments
The post follows APA guidelines for format.
Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines (No more than 15% similar).
The post is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.
Rules of grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation are followed.
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