Rated area:
Define the
Subject
Identify main
subject
Measure of Failure
(0-5 POINTS)
Measure of Success
(6 POINTS)
Measure of Excellence
(7 POINTS)
Main subject not clear; not
relevant to battle analysis
paper topics. Main subject not
focused on a specific idea.
Gained reader attention;
adequately stated main subject
and announced key points.
Main idea relevant and
focused on a specific subject
as established by the Battle
Analysis paper topic.
Included some main points
required by performance steps
with few errors
Immediately gain reader
attention; clearly stated main
subject and announced key
points. Main idea memorable
and focused on one relevant,
interesting subject.
States main
points (where why
and when)
Failed to state main points of
the subject(where ,why, and
when)
Rated Area:
Set the Stage
Strategic/
Organization
Overview
Measure of Failure
(0-5 POINTS)
Overview not clear; not
relevant to purpose. Paper not
focused on a specific idea.
Study the area of
operation.
Weather/terrain
Failed to describe area of
operation weather and terrain.
Compare the
principle
antagonists See
student handout 1
for the key points
(Arrange Ideas in
Logical Sequence)
Failed to organization, lack of
unity, or inappropriate
methods and techniques;
sequencing inconsistent with
main idea and key points;.
Failed to compare key point of
the both forces
State mission and
describe initial
deposition of
opposing force
Failed to state opposing force
initial deposition. failed to
indicate their mission
objectives planning, locations,
and how forces deployed
Indicated opposing force
initial deposition. Discuss some
key points- mission objectives,
planning, locations, and how
forces deployed
Clearly states opposing force
initial deposition. Indicated all
key points – mission
objectives, planning, locations,
and how forces deployed
Measure of Failure
(0-5 POINTS)
Measure of Success
(6 POINTS)
Measure of Excellence
(7 POINTS)
Rated Area:
Describe the
Action
Describe opening
moves of the
battle
Measure of Success
(6 POINTS)
Adequate overview with few
errors. Announced major
points. Main idea relevant and
focused on a specific subject.
Adequate description of area
of operation weather and
terrain. Missing one element
from description
Compared and organized some
key points of both forces;
selection and sequencing of
key points supported main
subject.
Major phases/ key events not
clear; not relevant to Battle
Analysis paper. Paper not
focused on a specific idea.
Adequate detail of major
phases/key events with few
errors. Main idea relevant and
focused on a specific subject.
Detail major
phases/ key
events
Major phases/ key events not
clear; not relevant to Battle
Analysis paper. Paper not
focused on a specific idea.
Adequate detail of major
phases/key events with few
errors. Main idea relevant and
focused on a main subject.
State outcomes
Outcome not clear; not
relevant to purpose. Outcome
Adequate outcome with few
errors. Announced major
Effectively presented all main
points required by
performance steps with no
errors
Measure of Excellence
(7 POINTS)
Clearly stated overview idea
and announced major points.
Main idea memorable and
focused on main subject.
Clearly stated area of
operation, indicating the
weather and terrain.. Main
idea focused on main subject.
Selection of key points and
sequencing were appropriate
and effective in supporting the
main subject.
Clearly stated major
phases/key events and wrote
major points. Main idea
memorable and focused on
one relevant, interesting
subject.
Clearly stated major
phases/key events and wrote
key points. Key points
focused relevant to main
subject.
Clearly stated outcome and
key points. Main idea
not focused on a specific idea.
points. Main idea relevant and
focused on a specific subject.
Measure of Failure
(0-5 POINTS)
Measure of Success
(6 POINTS)
Measure of Excellence
(7 POINTS)
Did not articulate thoughts or
key points clearly. Does not
state cause and the effects of
the battle.
Adequate articulated the
causes and effects for the main
subject. Vague to express the
correlations of the key points
Established
military lesson
learned
Failed to state lesson learn.
Failed to express critical
thinking towards the learning
from the main subject.
Rated Area:
Paper mechanics
Grammar
Measure of Failure
(0-2 POINTS)
Unable to read due to
numerous Grammar errors
effects paper content
Main Subject too broad or too
narrow. Content weak or
failed to support main idea.
Material presented not relevant
to topic. Facts were vague,
inaccurate, or uninteresting.
Failed to adequately develop
key points.
Adequate establishment of
lesson learn. Vague use of
critical thinking skills to come
up with lesson learned to the
main subject.
Measure of Success
(3 POINTS)
Few errors, spelling and usage.
Able to read with few
interruptions
Main subject neither too broad
nor too narrow. Content
relevant and adequately
supported main idea. Facts
presented were generally clear,
correct, relevant, and
interesting. Adequately
developed key points;
generally effective and
supports (examples,
comparisons) of main subject
Easily articulated the causes
and effect for the main
subject. States clearly and
concise the correlations of the
key points.
Established lessons learn.
Effect use of critical thinking
to come up with lesson learned
on the main subject.
Rated Area:
Asses the
Significance of
the Action
Relate cause and
effects
Content
Use of
Transitions
Moved from one point to
another without clear
transitions. Hard to follow.
Usually made smooth
transitions from one point to
another.
Clarity
Did not articulate thoughts or
ideas clearly. Often used
wrong words or words chosen
to impress the audience.
Paper failed within the length
and word limits specified.
Articulated most thoughts and
ideas clearly. Used
appropriate words.
Length of Paper
Main subject
Main idea
Key points
Specific subject
Paper within the length and
80% word limits specified
memorable and focused on
one relevant, interesting
subject.
Measure of Excellence
(4.6 POINTS)
Free of grammar errors. Easily
readable with no interruption.
Main Subject precisely
narrowed to effectively to
provide an in-depth
exploration of topic. Content
fully supported the main idea.
All points well developed.
Facts presented were precise,
interesting, and accurate.
Appropriate, interesting,
effective, and supports
(examples, comparisons)main
support
Transitions were smooth,
identifiable, and clarified the
relationship between the
points.
Articulated thoughts and ideas
clearly, concisely, and
quickly. Used words precise,
simple, and active writing.
Paper within the length and
word limits specified
Definition
Main topic of the paper i.e. Battle of the Bulge
Idea which supports the main subject, writers intent expressed in writing
Points which supports main idea, reverent information helps explain the writers intent
The performance step or the subject on the left column
Weigh points
Define the subject
Set the stage
Describe the action
Assess the significance of the action
Paper mechanics
Total
14%
28%
21%
14%
23%
100%
Note: These are the grading standards the instructor will use to evaluate your Battle Analysis—
Competence:

The steps listed in the columns above are indicative of a competently developed Battle Analysis paper. The
fulfillment of all requirements is representative of excellent and superior work.
Combine Column Scoring:



0-79 Points = Unsatisfactory
80-89 Points = Satisfactory
90-100 Points = Superior
BATTLE ANAYSIS EVALUATION
LAST NAME, FIRST, MI
LESSON #
ODMH4007
SUBJECT
Battle Analysis Paper
DATE
Topic
Note: Use this form in conjunction with the Student handout 1 and 2
Rated Area: Define main subject
Identify main subject
States main points
Rated Area:
14%
Score
Remarks
28%
Score
Remarks
21%
Score
Remarks
14%
Score
Remarks
23%
Score
Remarks
Possible
100
TOTAL
Strategic/ Organization Overview
Study the area of operation.
Weather/terrain
Compare the principle antagonists
State mission and describe initial
deposition of opposing force
Rated Area: Describle the Action
Describe opening moves of the battle
Detail major phases/ key events
State outcomes
Rated Area: Assess the
Significance of Action
Relate cause and effects
Established military lesson learned
Rated Area: Paper Mechanics
Purpose and scope
Content
Use of Transitions
Clarity
Length of Paper
Total
Additional Facilitator Comments:
Note: Derive the academic score by adding the total points awarded. Annotate appropriate rating based on
total points. If the student receives an unsatisfactory score, they must revise and resubmit but they can only
do so once (See the Student Assessment Plan for further information). The highest rating the student can
receive for the second revision after an initial NO GO is Satisfactory.
Unsatisfactory:
Satisfactory:
0-79
Superior:
80-89
90-100
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Student:
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Date
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