Content and Structure
Key: 5 = excellent, 4 = good, 3 = adequate, 2 = needs improvement, 1 = unsatisfactory
Topic selection & formulation (10%)
(Weight x2)
5-Selection and formulation of topic is innovative and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of class concepts and the literature
4-Selection and formulation of the topic demonstrates good insight into class concepts and understanding of the literature
3- Selection and formulation of the topic is adequately related to class concepts and demonstrates a basic understanding of the literature
2-Selection and formulation of the topic is somewhat related to class concepts but is simplistic in conception; a limited understanding of the literature
1-Selection and formulation of topic is loosely related to class concepts; little understanding of the literature
Quality of Sources (15%)
(Weight x3)
5-A minimum of 5 sources are drawn from multiple peer-reviewed journals and other academic sources; all sources are well- integrated into paper
4-A minimum of 5 sources are drawn from multiple peer-reviewed journals and other academic sources; sources are adequately integrated into paper
3-Less than 5 sources are drawn from peer-reviewed journals and academic sources; most sources are adequately integrated into paper
2-Less than 5 sources are drawn from peer-reviewed journals; sources are not integrated into paper
1-Sources are inappropriate and unprofessional
Analysis of Empirical Literature (25%)
(Weight x6)
5-Writing demonstrates in-depth analysis and interpretation of information, giving sufficient detail about the theory, methods, findings, and implications of each source
4-Writing demonstrates analysis and understanding of information, giving significant detail about each source
3-Writing explains the significance of each source, but lacks detail and critical analysis
2-Writing minimally explain the merits of each source, and lacks detail and critical analysis
1-Writing is poorly constructed, lacks clarity, and does not clearly address the literature
Assignment Instructions (25%)
(Weight x5)
5-All assignment guidelines followed with excellence
4-Most assignment guidelines followed with excellence
3-Most assignment guidelines adequately followed
2-Assignment guidelines loosely followed
1-Assignment guidelines not followed
Grammar and spelling (10%)
(Weight x 2)
5- Mastery in the use of Standard English; sentences vary in structure; no mechanical or spelling errors
4-Good use of Standard English; some variation in sentence structure; few minor mechanical or spelling errors
3- Adequate use of Standard English; little variation in sentence structure; minor mechanical or spelling errors that do not detract from understanding of material
2-Poor use of Standard English; awkward sentence structure; serious mechanical errors impede clear understanding of material
1-Serious recurring errors in mechanics, spelling, and usage that impede understanding of the material
APA Style and Format (10%)
(Weight x2)
5-Complies with APA format; paper is properly cited
4- Contains 1 minor format error; paper is mostly cited properly
3-Contains 2 minor format errors; paper is mostly cited properly
2-Contains 3 minor or 1 serious error or paper is poorly cited
1-Does not comply with APA format
Total: 100 Points
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