Cover Letter
This is the site to submit your final Cover Letters.
Step 1: Analyze job description + complete guided questions
Step 2: Write first draft
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Criteria |
Excellent (9–10 pts) |
Good (7–8 pts) |
Satisfactory (5–6 pts) |
Needs Improvement (0–4 pts) |
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Content and Relevance (20 pts) |
The letter is highly relevant and fully tailored to the job; all sections (introduction, body, conclusion) are included and appropriate; effectively highlights qualifications and motivation. |
Most content is relevant and well adapted to the job; some sections could be developed further or more clearly connected to the position. |
Content is partially relevant; may include some generic or unclear parts; motivation or qualifications not clearly linked to the position. |
Content is largely irrelevant, too generic, or incomplete; fails to address job requirements or lacks key sections. |
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Organization and Coherence (20 pts) |
Information flows logically; clear paragraphing and transitions; ideas connect smoothly and create a persuasive progression. |
Generally well organized; paragraphs mostly coherent, though transitions may be mechanical or uneven. |
Organization is somewhat weak; ideas may appear disconnected or paragraphs lack clear purpose. |
Disorganized or confusing; no logical structure or progression of ideas. |
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Language Use and Grammar (20 pts) |
Uses a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical structures accurately; errors are rare and do not impede communication. |
Good range of vocabulary and structures with occasional minor errors; meaning remains clear. |
Limited range of vocabulary and/or frequent grammatical errors that sometimes affect clarity. |
Persistent errors in grammar and vocabulary; meaning often unclear. |
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Style and Tone (20 pts) |
Consistently appropriate formal/professional tone; persuasive and confident without exaggeration; demonstrates awareness of audience and purpose. |
Generally appropriate tone; some minor lapses in formality or persuasiveness. |
Tone occasionally too informal, impersonal, or generic; lacks a clear sense of audience. |
Tone inappropriate for a professional letter; lacks awareness of formality or purpose. |
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Mechanics (Formatting, Spelling, Punctuation) (20 pts) |
Excellent formatting (address, date, salutation, closing, signature); virtually no spelling or punctuation errors. |
Formatting mostly correct; a few minor mechanical errors. |
Formatting inconsistencies and several spelling/punctuation mistakes. |
Serious issues with format, spelling, or punctuation that distract from the message. |