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Content - 70%
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Advanced
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Proficient
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Developing
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Not present
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Topic Coverage
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52 to 56 points
Thoughtful, detailed and comprehensive discussion is presented. Key findings are specifically related to previous research. The topic is clearly organized, presented and discussed in detail. Demonstrates exceptional depth of knowledge of the topic. Comprehensive use of most recent and seminal sources. Clearly discriminates among seminal sources.
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47 to 51 points
Discussion relates findings to previous research on topic. Discussion relates key findings to previous research and prevents implications. The topic is organized, presented and discussed appropriately. Demonstrates proficient knowledge of the topic. Thorough selection of sources pertinent to topic. Shows some discrimination among seminal sources.
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1 to 46 points
Limited discussion with some comparison to previous research. The topic is unclear or fairly clear but discussed too broadly or does not meet expectations. Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the topic. Selected sources relevant to topic. Limited discrimination among seminal sources.
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0 points
No discussion to compare findings to previous research Lacks a basic knowledge of the topic. Selected sources irrelevant to topic. Does not discriminate among seminal sources. Misinterprets sources.
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Literature Analysis
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52 to 56 points
The final paper takes a clearly critical, contextualized and possibly creative stance on the topic from multiple perspectives. The work carefully examines the literature assumptions and results.
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47 to 51 points
The final paper takes a clearly critical stance on the topic from multiple perspectives. The work explores the literature assumptions and results.
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1 to 46 points
The final paper somewhat critically addresses a focus in cited literature. The work considers the literature results primarily from a single perspective, with minimal exploration of assumptions.
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0 points
The final paper does not critically addresses a focus in cited literature. The work does not consider the literature results or assumptions.
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Application of Scholarly Research
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52 to 56 points
Accurately identified and applied more than 12 scholarly (peer reviewed) sources.
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47 to 51 points
Accurately identified and applied at least 12 scholarly (peer reviewed) sources.
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1 to 46 points
Accurately identified and applied between 1 - 11 scholarly (peer reviewed) sources.
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0 points
Did not use and apply scholarly (peer reviewed) sources.
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Structure - 30%
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Advanced
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Proficient
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Developing
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Not present
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Mechanics
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22 to 24 points
No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly and consistently. Writing is precise. Word choice is appropriate. Includes clear transitions and systematic use of headings and subheadings.
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20 to 21 points
Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly. Writing style is sufficient. Word choice is adequate. Includes transitions, headings, and subheadings.
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1 to 19 points
Several grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used inconsistently. Writing style is understandable but could be improved. Word choice is generally good. Limited use of transitions and/or logical headings.
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0 points
Numerous spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are misused. Writing style is difficult to understand. Word choice is poor. Poor transitions and/or few headings.
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APA Style
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22 to 24 points
Citations and format are in current APA style. Cover page, Abstract, and References are correctly formatted. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font. Paragraphs are indented ½”.
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20 to 21 points
Citations and format are in current APA style with few errors. Cover page, Abstract, and References are present with few errors. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font.
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1 to 19 points
Citations and format are in current APA style though several errors are present. Cover page, Abstract, and References are included though several errors are present. Paper is double-spaced, but margins or fonts are incorrect.
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0 points
Citations are not formatted correctly. Cover page, Abstract, and References are not included or not formatted correctly. Paper is not double-spaced, margins are incorrect, or font is incorrect.
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Paper Length
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22 to 24 points
Submitted more than 3,000 words excluding the title page, abstract and references.
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20 to 21 points
Submitted between 2,800 – 2,999 words excluding the title page, abstract and references.
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1 to 19 points
Submitted between 2,500 – 2,799 words excluding the title page, abstract and references.
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0 points
Submitted less than 2,499 words excluding the title page, abstract and references.
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