research

6.25 pts

Exceptional

The ideas are arranged logically to support the purpose or argument. They flow smoothly from one to another and are clearly linked to each other. The reader can follow the line of reasoning.

4 pts

Satisfactory

The ideas are arranged logically to support the central purpose or argument. They are usually clearly linked to each other. For the most part, the reader can follow the line of reasoning.

3 pts

Substandard

In general, the writing is arranged logically, although occasionally ideas fail to make sense together. The reader is fairly clear about what the writer intends.

1 pts

Unacceptable

The writing is not logically organized. Frequently, ideas fail to make sense together. The reader cannot identify a line of reasoning and loses interest.

6.25 pts

Exceptional

Balanced presentation of relevant and legitimate information that clearly supports a central purpose or argument and shows a thoughtful, in-depth analysis of a significant topic. Reader gains important insight.

4 pts

Satisfactory

Information provides reasonable support for a central purpose or argument and displays evidence of a basic analysis of a significant topic. Reader gains some insight.

3 pts

Substandard

Information supports a central purpose or argument at times. Analysis is basic or general. Reader gains few insights.

1 pts

Unacceptable

Central purpose or argument is not clearly identified. Analysis is vague or not evident. Reader is confused or may be misinformed.

6.25 pts

Exceptional

Compelling evidence from professionally legitimate sources is given to support claims. Attribution is clear and fairly represented.

4 pts

Satisfactory

Professionally legitimate sources that support claims are generally present and attribution is, for the most part, clear and fairly represented.

3 pts

Substandard

Although attributions are occasionally given, many statements seem unsubstantiated. The reader is confused about the source of the information and ideas.

1 pts

Unacceptable

References are seldom cited to support statements.

6.25 pts

Exceptional

Strong review of key conclusions. Strong integration with thesis statement. Insightful discussion of impact of the researched material on topic.

4 pts

Satisfactory

Strong review of key conclusions. Strong integration with thesis statement. Discusses impact of researched material on topic.

3 pts

Substandard

Review of key conclusions. Some integration with thesis statement. Discusses impact of researched material on topic.

1 pts

Unacceptable

Does not summarize evidence with respect to claims statement. Does not discuss the impact of researched material on topic.

6.25 pts

Exceptional

The paper is free of grammatical errors and spelling & punctuation.

4 pts

Satisfactory

Very few grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors interfere with reading the paper.

3 pts

Substandard

Some grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors interfere with reading the paper.

1 pts

Unacceptable

Grammatical errors or spelling & punctuation substantially detract from the paper.

6.25 pts

Exceptional

Sentences are clear and varied in pattern, from simple to complex, with excellent use of punctuation.

4 pts

Satisfactory

Sentences are clear but may lack variation; a few may be awkward and there may be a few punctuation errors.

3 pts

Substandard

Sentences are generally clear but may have awkward structure or unclear content; there may be patterns of punctuation errors.

1 pts

Unacceptable

Sentences are not clear and include awards structure and errors.

6.25 pts

Exceptional

The tone is consistently professional and appropriate for academic writing.Word choice is consistently precise and accurate.

4 pts

Satisfactory

The tone is generally professional. For the most part, it is appropriate.Word choice is generally good. The writer often goes beyond the generic word to find one more precise and effective.

3 pts

Substandard

The tone is not consistently professional or appropriate for academic writing. Word choice is merely adequate, and the range of words is limited. Some words are used inappropriately.

1 pts

Unacceptable

The tone is unprofessional. It is not appropriate for academic writing .Many words are used inappropriately, confusing the reader.

6.25 pts

Exceptional

No errors in APA style. Scholarly style. Writing is flowing and easy to follow.

4 pts

Satisfactory

Rare errors in APA style that do not detract from the paper. Scholarly style. Writing has minimal awkward of unclear passages.

3 pts

Substandard

Errors in APA style are noticeable. Scholarly style is somewhat noticeable.

1 pts

Unacceptable

Errors in APA style detract substantially from the paper. Scholarly style is not evident.