Criteria
Ratings
Pts
Thesis
5 pts
Full Marks
Thesis is easily identifiable, clear, and connects well with paper title. Reader understands the paper topic and writer’s position to be presented.
0 pts
No Marks
Thesis is difficult to identify; may be a bland statement or obvious point.
5 pts
Paper’s Organization
10 pts
Full Marks
Paper’s overall organization is well- suited to topic.
5 pts
Half Marks
A better method of organization is necessary for the overall paper.
0 pts
No Marks
Paper shows no method of organization.
10 pts
Paragraph Structure
10 pts
Full Marks
Paragraphs support solid topic sentences.
Sentences in each paragraph stay on topic. Transitions used appropriately.
5 pts
Half Marks
Many paragraphs are without topic sentences. Sentences don’t always stay on topic within their respective paragraphs. Few or weak transitions used.
0 pts
No Marks
Few topic sentences used. Sentences ramble. Transitions are confusing and unclear.
10 pts
Integrative Learning
40 pts
Full Marks
30 pts 3/4 Marks
20 pts
Half Marks
40 pts
Evaluates – Writer creates a whole out of multiple parts (synthesizes). Writer draws conclusions by transferring learning in the course to new, complex situations within or beyond the campus. Evaluation requires the writer to coherently summarize and accurately analyze theories, arguments, positions, polices,
Analyzes – Writer connects facts, examples, or theories from more than one field of study or perspective. Writer coherently summarizes and spends more time drawing out key arguments, positions, policies, programs, etc., and presents them as a coherent
Summarizes – Writer spend the majority of the submission describing and summarizing the work of other authors. Descriptions are coherent and thorough. There is little analysis or evaluation. Or, attempts to analyze or evaluate are not
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
programs, etc. Strengths and weaknesses are thoroughly presented.
Implications are well reasoned and discussed to offer ways to correct mistakes or build on strengths as a way of improving future practices, outcomes, theories, policies, etc.
whole. Or, shows how the arguments diverge. Attempts to evaluate are minimal, weak, or not cohesive. The submission brings course learning and applied situation together as a well- balanced cohesive whole.
cohesive. The submission focuses on course learning or applied situation, and does not bring them together as a well- balanced cohesive whole.
Style and Mechanics
10 pts
Full Marks
Paper follows APA style; paper consistently uses proper punctuation and grammar; and paper exhibits correct spelling.
5 pts
Half Marks
Paper somewhat follows APA style; errors in punctuation, grammar, and spelling are minimal and do not distract the reader;
0 pts
No Marks
Paper does not follow APA style; errors in punctuation, grammar, and spelling are distracting to the reader.
10 pts
Scholarly Sources
10 pts
Full Marks
Required minimum number of scholarly sources (i.e., scholarly journal articles, books) are used.
5 pts
Half Marks
Fewer than required number of scholarly sources are used, or sources were of poor quality (e.g., Wikipedia).
10 pts
Page Requirements
5 pts
Full Marks
Paper is required number of pages in length with one-inch margins on all sides, 12 size font, Times New Roman font, and double spaced.
0 pts
No Marks
Paper is not required number of pages in length with one-inch margins on all sides, 12 size font, Times New Roman font, and double spaced.
5 pts
Conclusion
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
Conclusion is well thought out and clear.
No conclusion is given, unclear, or seems “thrown together.”
Total Points: 100
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