Structure, Format, and Organization (10%)
· Does the paper have an introduction and conclusion?
· Does the paper have a clear, informative purpose?
· Are headings within the paper effectively utilized?
Synthesis and Application of Evidence (25%)
· Has the author used factual/scholarly sources and evidence to support their claims?
· Are multiple sources utilized to support the paper (at least 1-2 sources per page)?
· Has the author paraphrased the evidence?
Synthesis and Application of Course Materials (25%)
· Has the author utilized and cited materials presented in the course via text and/or class lectures to support their claims?
Critical Thinking and Analysis (25%)
· Has the author adequately answered the assignment’s purpose?
· Is there evidence of original thought?
· Has the author used both course materials and outside scholarly evidence to support their claims?
Grammar and APA Skills (15%)
· Is the paper free of grammatical, usage, and spelling errors?
· Has APA been properly used throughout the paper?
· Does the paper contain a properly formatted APA bibliography?
Dr. Carly Speranza, September 2018