CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic
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15 pts Level 5 Identifies a creative, focused, and manageable topic that addresses potentially significant aspects of the topic. |
13.5 pts Level 4 Identifies a creative, focused and manageable topic that addresses important and notable aspects of the topic. |
12 pts Level 3 Identifies a focused and manageable/ doable topic that appropriately addresses relevant aspects of the topic. |
10.5 pts Level 2 Identifies a topic that while manageable/ doable, is too narrowly focused and leaves out relevant aspects of the topic. |
9 pts Level 1 Identifies a topic that is far too general and wide-ranging as to be manageable and doable. |
0 pts Level 0 Does not clearly identify a topics that is relative to the assignment. |
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExisting Knowledge, Research, and/or Views
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15 pts Level 5 Synthesizes in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/ approaches. |
13.5 pts Level 4 Examines in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/approaches. |
12 pts Level 3 Explains in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/ approaches. |
10.5 pts Level 2 Relates information from relevant sources representing limited points of view/ approaches. |
9 pts Level 1 Relates information from irrelevant sources representing limited points of view/ approaches. |
0 pts Level 0 Information is irrelevant to the topic. No clear point of view/approaches. |
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDesign Process
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10 pts Level 5 All elements of the methodology or theoretical framework are skillfully developed. Appropriate methodology or theoretical frameworks may be synthesized from across disciplines or from relevant sub-disciplines. |
9 pts Level 4 Most critical elements of the methodology or theoretical framework are appropriately developed. Appropriate methodology or theoretical frameworks may be analyzed from across disciplines or from relevant sub-disciplines. |
8 pts Level 3 Some critical elements of the methodology or theoretical framework are appropriately developed, however, more subtle elements are ignored or unaccounted for. |
7 pts Level 2 Critical elements of the methodology or theoretical framework are missing, incorrectly developed, or unfocused. |
6 pts Level 1 Inquiry design demonstrates a misunderstanding of the methodology or theoretical framework. |
0 pts Level 0 The design of the paper is not based upon a clear methodology or framework. |
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis
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15 pts Level 5 Organizes and synthesizes evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus. |
13.5 pts Level 4 Organizes and analyzes evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus. |
12 pts Level 3 Organizes evidence to reveal important patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus. |
10.5 pts Level 2 Organizes evidence, but the organization is not effective in revealing important patterns, differences, or similarities. |
9 pts Level 1 Describes evidence, but it is not organized and/ or is unrelated to focus. |
0 pts Level 0 Lists evidence, but it is not organized and/ or is unrelated to focus. |
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
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15 pts Level 5 States a conclusion that is a logical extrapolation from the inquiry findings. |
13.5 pts Level 4 States a conclusion that is a logical interpretation of the inquiry findings. |
12 pts Level 3 States a conclusion focused solely on the inquiry findings. The conclusion arises specifically from and responds specifically to the inquiry findings. |
10.5 pts Level 2 States a general conclusion that, because it is so general, also applies beyond the scope of the inquiry findings. |
9 pts Level 1 States an ambiguous or unsupportable conclusion from inquiry findings. |
0 pts Level 0 States an illogical conclusion from inquiry findings. |
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLimitations and Implications
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10 pts Level 5 Insightfully discusses in detail relevant and supported limitations and implications. |
9 pts Level 4 Examines relevant and supported limitations and implications. |
8 pts Level 3 Discusses relevant and supported limitations and implications. |
7 pts Level 2 Presents relevant and supported limitations and implications. |
6 pts Level 1 Presents limitations and implications, but they are unsupported. |
0 pts Level 0 Presents limitations and implications, but they are irrelevant. |
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting
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5 pts Level 5 The paper exhibits a superior command of written English language conventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling. |
4.5 pts Level 4 The paper exhibits a stronger command of written English language conventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impair the flow of communication. |
4 pts Level 3 The paper exhibits command of written English language conventions. The paper has minor errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impact the flow of communication. |
3.5 pts Level 2 The paper exhibits a limited command of written English language conventions. The paper has frequent errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impede the flow of communication. |
3 pts Level 1 The paper exhibits little command of written English language conventions. The paper has errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader to stop and reread parts of the writing to discern meaning. |
0 pts Level 0 The paper does not demonstrate command of written English language conventions. The paper has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader difficulty discerning the meaning. |
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
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5 pts Level 5 The required APA elements are all included with correct formatting, including in-text citations and references. |
4.5 pts Level 4 The required APA elements are all included with minor formatting errors, including in-text citations and references. |
4 pts Level 3 The required APA elements are all included with multiple formatting errors, including in-text citations and references. |
3.5 pts Level 2 The required APA elements are not all included. AND/OR there are major formatting errors, including in-text citations and references. |
3 pts Level 1 Several APA elements are missing. The errors in formatting demonstrate limited understanding of APA guidelines, in-text-citations, and references. |
0 pts Level 0 There is little to no evidence of APA formatting. AND/OR there are no in-text citations AND/OR references. |
5 pts
Total Points: 90
