Criteria Ratings Points
Content andDevelopment
40 to >35 pts
Advanced
Information clearly relates to themain topic. It includes severalsupporting details and/orexamples. All topics arethoroughly addressed and/or allquestions are answered.Minimum word count is reached.
35 to >27 pts
Proficient
Information clearly relatesto the main topic. Nodetails and/or examplesare given. All or mosttopics are generally but notcomprehensivelyaddressed and all or mostquestions are answered.Minimum word count isreached.
27 to >0 pts
Developing
Assignment ismissing keyelements; lackscontextualpresentation andthe central thesis ofthe project isunclear.Information haslittle or no relationto the main topic.Topics and/orquestions were notaddressedsatisfactorily.Minimum wordcount is notreached.
0 pts
NotPresent
40 pts
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Criteria Ratings Points
Depth andOrganization
30 to >26 pts
Advanced
The introduction providessufficient background on thetopic and previews major points.Ideas flow in a logical sequence.The structure of the paper isclear and easy to follow. Thepaper’s organizationemphasizes the central themeor purpose. Paragraphtransitions are present, logical,and direct the flow of thoughtthroughout the paper. Theconclusion logically derives fromthe paper’s ideas. Theconclusion reviews the majorpoints toward the appropriateaudience.
26 to >20 pts
Proficient
The introduction providessufficient background onthe topic and previewsmost major points. Ideasflow in a fairly logicalsequence. The structure ofthe paper is somewhathard to follow. The paper’sorganization does notemphasize the centraltheme or purpose.Paragraph transitions aremostly present, logical, anddirect the flow of thoughtthroughout the paper.Comprehensive conclusionmissing.
20 to >0 pts
Developing
The introductionprovides sufficientbackground on thetopic and previewsone or two majorpoints. Somebreaks in logic arepresent. Thestructure of thepaper is somewhatclear and easy tofollow. The paper’sorganizationemphasizes thecentral theme orpurpose.Paragraphtransitions aremissing on somesections. Theconclusionsomewhat derivesfrom the paper’sideas. Theconclusion may notreview the majorpoints toward theappropriateaudience.
0 pts
NotPresent
30 pts
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Criteria Ratings Points
Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling andFormatting
30 to >26 pts
Advanced
Rules of grammar, usage, andpunctuation are followed.Spelling is correct. The paperfollows APA format guidelines.The paper is written in 12pt font,Times New Roman,double-spaced and 1” margins.The work is original, givingcredit to all borrowed ideas.
26 to >20 pts
Proficient
Rules of grammar, usage,and punctuation aregenerally followed butsome mistakes are evident.Spelling is correct. Thepaper follows APA formatguidelines but with somemistakes. The paper iswritten in 12pt font, TimesNew Roman,double-spaced and 1”margins. The work isoriginal, giving credit to allborrowed ideas.
20 to >0 pts
Developing
Rules of grammar,usage, andpunctuation aregenerally followedbut many mistakesare evident.Spelling is incorrectin places. Thepaper fails to followAPA formatguidelines toinclude: Written in12pt font, TimesNew Roman,double- spaced and1” margins. Thework is original,giving credit toall borrowed ideas.
0 pts
NotPresent
30 pts
Total Points: 100
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