Assignment #7 Developing Conclusion Assignment
Criteria Ratings Points
Thesis Statement
15 to >13.0 pts
Advanced
Clearly and concisely states the paper’s purpose in a single sentence, which is engaging and thought provoking.
13 to >11.0 pts
Proficient
Clearly states the paper’s purpose in a single sentence.
11 to >0.0 pts
Developing
States the purpose in a single sentence.
0 pts
Not Present
15 pts
Introduction 15 to >13.0 pts
Advanced
The introduction is engaging, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.
13 to >11.0 pts
Proficient
The introduction states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.
11 to >0.0 pts
Developing
The introduction states the main topic but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper.
0 pts
Not Present
15 pts
Body 15 to >13.0 pts
Advanced
Each paragraph has thoughtful supporting detail sentences that develop that develop the main idea.
13 to >11.0 pts
Proficient
Each paragraph has sufficient supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea.
11 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Each paragraph lacks supporting detail sentences.
0 pts
Not Present
15 pts
Development of Idea
15 to >13.0 pts
Advanced
Student demonstrates logical and subtle sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs; transitions are used to enhance organization.
13 to >11.0 pts
Proficient
Paragraph development presented but not perfected.
11 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Logical organization; organization of ideas not fully developed.
0 pts
Not Present
15 pts
Cohesiveness 10 to >9.0 pts
Advanced
Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next without the need for headings. Student’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.
9 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
For the most part, ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with only some disjointedness. Student’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.
7 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Sometimes ties together information from all sources. Paper does not flow-disjointedness is apparent. Author’s writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.
0 pts
Not Present
10 pts
Developing Conclusions Grading Rubric | CJUS750_B02_202240
Criteria Ratings Points
Sources 10 to >9.0 pts
Advanced
10 peer-review journal articles or scholarly books are cited and integrated.
9 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
8-9 peer-review journal articles or scholarly books are cited and integrated.
7 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Less than 8 peer-review journal articles or scholarly books are cited and integrated.
0 pts
Not Present
10 pts
Spelling, Grammar, & APA Format
10 to >9.0 pts
Advanced
No spelling and/or grammar mistakes.
9 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
Minimal spelling and/or grammar mistakes.
7 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Noticeable spelling and grammar mistakes.
0 pts
Not Present
10 pts
Page Length 10 to >9.0 pts
Advanced
5-7 double-spaced pages of content (not counting the title page or references).
9 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
1 page more or less than required length.
7 to >0.0 pts
Developing
More than 1 page more or less than required length.
0 pts
Not Present
10 pts
Total Points: 100
Developing Conclusions Grading Rubric | CJUS750_B02_202240