| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment Purpose |
| 25 to >23.0 pts
Work stands out as exemplary, is accurately detailed, and reflects the assignment purpose. Paper provides an in-depth, clear, and concise description of the topic. |
23 to >21.0 pts
Work is accurately detailed and reflects the assignment purpose. Paper provides a clear and concise description of the topic. |
21 to >18.0 pts
Work mostly reflects the assignment purpose. Paper provides adequate support to the topic. |
18 to >17.0 pts
Work marginally reflects the assignment purpose. Paper provides only basic support to the topic. |
17 to >0 pts
Work does not reflect the assignment purpose. Paper does not address or minimally addresses topic. |
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25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking |
| 25 to >23.0 pts
Integrates ideas from several sources and through critical analysis applies the ideas in a new context. Draws compelling new insights based upon the research. |
23 to >21.0 pts
Integrates ideas from several sources with some evidence of critical analysis to provide new insight(s). |
21 to >18.0 pts
Uses ideas from multiple sources with some integration. Some critical thinking, but minimal new insights. |
18 to >17.0 pts
Uses ideas from multiple sources, but the ideas are disjointed and there is little evidence of critical thinking. |
17 to >0 pts
Reiterates ideas from limited sources. No evidence of critical thinking. |
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25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Support |
| 20 to >18.7 pts
Uses more than required number of scholarly/professional references to support research with excellent, clear, and concise integration |
18.7 to >17.4 pts
Uses more than required number of scholarly/professional references to support research with good integration |
17.4 to >16.1 pts
Uses required number of scholarly/professional references to support research with good integration |
16.1 to >14.8 pts
Uses required number of scholarly/professional references to support research with poor integration |
14.8 to >0 pts
Ineffective support and/or documentation of research |
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20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Style |
| 10 to >9.4 pts
Well developed paragraphs. Sequencing enhances ideas and meaning. Ideas focused on central theme. |
9.4 to >8.7 pts
Individual paragraphs are good. Good flow between paragraphs with adequate structure and sequencing of ideas. |
8.7 to >8.0 pts
Paragraphs are adequate, but sequencing and flow between paragraphs is not always logical. |
8 to >7.3 pts
Poor sentence sequence within paragraphs making it difficult to understand the intent of the paragraph. Poor flow between paragraphs. |
7.3 to >0 pts
Ideas not in logical order. No structure to paragraphs. |
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10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling, Grammar, Punctuation |
| 10 to >9.4 pts
No spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors are readily apparent |
9.4 to >8.7 pts
Paper contains 1 or 2 spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors |
8.7 to >8.0 pts
Paper contains 3 or 4 spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors |
8 to >7.3 pts
Paper contains 5 or 6 spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors |
7.3 to >0 pts
Paper is riddled with spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors |
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10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Style/Formatting |
| 10 to >9.4 pts
No APA errors are readily apparent |
9.4 to >8.7 pts
Paper contains 1 or 2 different APA errors regarding formatting, citations, and/or references |
8.7 to >8.0 pts
Paper contains 3 or 4 different APA errors regarding formatting, citations, and/or references |
8 to >7.3 pts
Paper contains 5 or 6 different APA errors regarding formatting, citations, and/or references |
7.3 to >0 pts
Paper is riddled with APA errors |
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10 pts |
| Total Points: 100 |
