Computer Science 3604 (Wheaton/McCrickard Fall 2003)
Grading Form - Resume/Cover Letter
Name:_______________________________________________
______ Organization (80 points)
Résumé:
______/5 Personal information
______/5
Objective(s)
______/5 Education
______/10 Experience, etc.
______/5
Length
Cover letter:
______/10 Why
you are writing - 1st paragraph
______/10 Summary of your skills -
2nd paragraph
______/10 Contact information - 3rd
paragraph
______/5 Writer will contact company
______/5 Resume enclosed
(2nd or 3rd paragraph)
______/5 Length (one page only)
______/5 Appearance (must "look good", with address, salutation, etc.)
______ Style and
Tone (20 points)
______/10 Resume should be crisp. Avoid long paragraphs, wordy
descriptions, repetition, undefined acronyms.
______/10 Cover letter should
also be crisp, to the point, first paragraph no more than 6 lines, second 10
lines, third 6 lines. Good business writing.
______ Mechanics (20 points)
______/5 --Misspelling or typos
______/5 --Slang, clichés
______/5 --Bad grammar
______/5 --Unexplained/inappropriate abbreviations
Did you have someone proofread this writing and then revise it based on their
comments? ___________
If so, did your proofreader make substantial revision marks throughout the
paper? _____________________
Or did they just read it over and make some general suggestions? _____________________
Did you consult with the Writing Center on this assignment?
___________
If so, please comment on what happened:
On my honor, I have not received nor given any inappropriate assistance in
the completion of this assignment.
(Signed)
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