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26 April 2024 Form 1009W, Special Assessing Writing
Analytical Essay
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Form 1009W, Special, Assessing Writing

STUDENT’S NAME:
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: Analytical essay DATE:
FACILITATOR’S NAME:
RATING: Unsatisfactory

0%

Did Not Meet
Standard

69%

Met Standard

70%

Exceeded Standard

90%

Far Exceeded
Standard

100%
GRADE:

WRITING ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION:
Utilizing the seven principles of mission command, write your analytical essay, based on the case study. Use your time to develop a deep
understanding of your topic to fully explain your stance on the topic. The analytical essay is assessed within the following areas as
shown below: Introduction; Body Content; Organization, Structure, and Transition; Evidence Supporting Discussion; Grammar,
Spelling, and Style; Conclusion; and current APA. Ensure you use Times New Roman, 12pt font, double spaced, in MS Word format,
using the current APA style, STUDENT PAPER, NO RUNNING HEADS, NO ABSTRACT. Your essay should include four major
sections: Title Page, Thesis Statement, Main Body, and References Page. Your paper must be no less than 3 full pages and no more than
5 pages in length not including your title and reference page. You must include analysis for a minimum of 3 mission command
principles and no more than 5. Provide a minimum of two references for your reference page.

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I acknowledge the feedback that has been provided to me by the Small Group Leader. ______(Initials), __________(Date)

I concur with the feedback provided me and the grade that I have earned. ______(Initials), __________(Date)

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Form 1009W, Special, Assessing Writing (cont.)
Criteria Unsatisfactory

0
Did Not Meet Standard

13
Met Standard

15
Exceeded Standard

18
Far Exceeded Standard

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Introduction
Writing lacks logical
organization. It shows
some coherence but ideas
lack unity.

Does not convey topic. No
introduction of main points.
Does not support thesis
statement.

Conveys topic, describes
subtopics to be reviewed.
Generally supports thesis
statement.

Meets Standard plus, clearly
provides sufficient background
information on the topic. Thesis
statement clearly tied to the topic.

Exceeds Standard plus, Strong
introduction of topic clearly
delineates subtopics to be reviewed.
Fully supports thesis statement.

Criteria Unsatisfactory
0

Did Not Meet Standard
30

Met Standard
35

Exceeded Standard
42

Far Exceeded Standard
50

Body Content
Central idea and clarity of
purpose are absent. No
evidence of critical, careful
thought or analysis and/or
insight. No examples used.

Did not introduce any aspect of
the topic or instances were so
vague as to imply there was
much more information
needed. Made little attempt to
correlate the topic to the
overarching theme. Ideas are
vague with little evidence of
critical and creative thinking.
The body is less than 3 pages.

Partially introduced some of
aspects of the topic. Developed
and linked the topic to the
overarching theme. Some critical
and creative thinking is present.
The body meets the 3 pages
requirement.

Meets Standard plus, description
provides significant data supporting
the main idea. Analysis showed
sound reasoning. Main points well
developed with quality supporting
details and quantity support.
Critical and creative thinking is
weaved into the topic. The body
meets 3-4 pages requirement.

Exceeds Standard plus, solidly
introduced all aspects of the topic.
Fully linked the topic to the
overarching theme Analysis
connects evidence to clearly
support the issue. Main points well
developed with high quality and
quantity support. Reveals high
degree of critical and creative
thinking. The body meets 4-5 pages
requirement.

Criteria Unsatisfactory
0

Did Not Meet Standard
13

Met Standard
15

Exceeded Standard
18

Far Exceeded Standard
20

Organization,
Structure, and

Transitions

Serious errors. Some
organization but jumps
around. Vague sections
showing opening, middle,
and conclusions.

Did not use headings. Material
is not logically organized into
topic, subtopics or related to
topic. Main points lack
detailed development
Transitions are unclear or
nonexistent.

Material mostly organized under
headings. Most material clearly
related to main topic and
subtopic. Main points are present
with limited detail and
development. Transitions are
mostly evident between
paragraphs and headings.

Meets Standard plus, headings
provide the general topic of
subsequent material. Material
organization supports the writer’s
topic. Transitions are evident and
reader can easily follow the paper’s
flow.

Exceeds Standard plus, headings
contain the key point of subsequent
material. Strong organization and
integration of material within
subtopics. Strong transitions that
are clear and smoothly link
subtopics, and main topic.

Criteria Unsatisfactory
0

Did Not Meet Standard
6

Met Standard
7

Exceeded Standard
8

Far Exceeded Standard
10

Evidence
Supporting
Discussion

(references)

Does not demonstrate
understanding of topic
beyond a surface level. No
evidence of critical and
creative thinking. No
references or does not
support the topic

The paper cited less than two
sources. Cited no Army
professional journal (any
branch, Army University
Press, or War College Press).
Source does not support
writer’s point of view.

The paper cited two relevant
sources. Cited at least one Army
professional journal (any branch,
Army University Press, or War
College Press). Sources used
explain and support writer’s point
of view.

The paper Meets Standard plus,
the paper cited three or more
relevant sources. Source material
clearly supported the subtopic,
main topic.

The paper Exceeds Standard plus,
The paper cited four or more
relevant sources. Source material
clearly supported the subtopic,
main topic by providing pertinent
evidence.

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Analytical Essay
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Form 1009W, Special, Assessing Writing (cont.)
Criteria Unsatisfactory

0
Did Not Meet Standard

16
Met Standard

19
Exceeded Standard

23
Far Exceeded Standard

30

Grammar,
Spelling, and

style
(readability)

Paper has seven or more
spelling, punctuation,
grammatical errors, passive
voice, sentence fragments,
comma splices, or run-on
sentence errors; creates
distraction making reading
difficult. If a student
commits the same error
throughout the paper, each
instance is considered an
error. Sentence structure is
poor. Vocabulary is not
used properly in very
simple sentences. Does not
use subject specific
vocabulary.

Paper has five or six spelling,
punctuation, grammatical
errors, passive voice, sentence
fragments, comma- splices, or
run-on sentence errors; creates
distraction. If a student
commits the same error
throughout the paper, each
instance is considered an error.
Vocabulary is elementary, not
appropriate for the subject or not
used properly. Vocabulary is
unsophisticated, not used
properly in simple sentences.
Inconsistent or inappropriate
tone for the subject.

Paper has three to four spelling,
punctuation, grammatical errors,
passive voice, sentence fragments,
comma splices, or run-on sentence
errors; reader can progress
through paper. If a student
commits the same error
throughout the paper, each
instance is considered an error.
Vocabulary is appropriate for the
subject and used properly.
Sentences are generally clear but
may have awkward structure or
unclear content. Writer’s tone is
generally appropriate to subject.

The paper Meets Standard plus,
paper has one or two spelling,
punctuation, grammatical errors,
passive voice, sentence fragments,
comma splices, or run-on sentence
errors, reader can follow ideas
clearly. If a student commits the
same error throughout the paper,
each instance is considered an
error. Vocabulary is varied,
specific, and appropriate for the
subject. Sentence variety and
transitions are used effectivity.
Writer’s tone is clear, consistent,
and appropriate for the subject.

The paper Exceeds Standards plus,
paper is free of spelling,
punctuation, grammatical errors,
passive voice, sentence fragments,
comma splices, or run-on sentence
errors. If a student commits the
same error throughout the paper,
each instance is considered an
error. Vocabulary is sophisticated,
used properly and appropriate for
the subject. Sentences are clear and
varied in pattern, from simple to
complex. Writer’s tone is clear,
consistent, and appropriate for the
subject.

Criteria Unsatisfactory
0

Did Not Meet Standard
6

Met Standard
7

Exceeded Standard
8

Far Exceeded Standard
10

Conclusion
No conclusion or
conclusion is disconnected
from the rest of the paper.

No conclusion or does not
support the paper main points.
Conclusion is disconnected
from the rest of the paper or
introduces new ideas.

The conclusion is one paragraph.
It summarizes the body
paragraphs but does not conclude
the essay. Does not introduce any
new ideas.

The conclusion Meets Standard
plus, summarizes the main aspects
of the paper. Clearly paraphrases
the main points.

The conclusion Exceeds Standard
plus, includes relevant details from
subtopics. Reinforces the main
points through concise explanation.

Criteria Unsatisfactory
0

Did Not Meet Standard
6

Met Standard
7

Exceeded Standard
8

Far Exceeded Standard
10

APA
Contains five or more
errors in APA style. Does
not follow current APA
formatting guidelines for
layout.

Contains four errors in APA
style detract substantially from
the paper. Does not follow
current APA formatting
guidelines for layout

No more than three errors in APA
style that do not detract from the
paper. Follows current APA
formatting guidelines for layout.

No more than two errors in APA
style that do not detract from the
paper. Follows current APA
formatting guidelines for layout.

No errors in APA style. Possesses a
Scholarly style. Follows current
APA formatting guidelines for
layout.

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