Dissertation Dvelopment
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Dissertation Development - Rubric Total 100 points
Criterion 1. 1: Unsatisfactory
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent
Annotated Bibliography
Annotated Bibliography
0 points
An annotated
bibliography is either
missing or not evident to
the reader. Annotations
lack any discernible
overall purpose or
organizing claim.
14.6 points
An annotated
bibliography is present,
but inaccurate or
incomplete. Annotations
are insufficiently
developed and/or vague;
purpose is not clear.
16.4 points
An annotated
bibliography is
presented, but the
elements are addressed
in a cursory manner.
18.2 points
An annotated
bibliography is
presented and includes
all necessary elements.
Annotations are clear
and relatively
descriptive. They are
appropriate to the
purpose.
20 points
An annotated
bibliography is
thoroughly presented
with rich detail and
includes all necessary
elements. Annotations
are clear and
comprehensive.
Alignment and Feasibility
Alignment and Feasibility
0 points
Potential topic does not
display any discernible
alignment to the degree
program. The study
proposed is not feasible.
7.3 points
Potential topic displays
weak alignment to the
degree program. The
study proposed is not
feasible but with
significant work could be
altered to become
feasible.
8.2 points
Potential topic displays
reasonable alignment to
the degree program. The
study proposed is
feasible but additional
focus will allow timely
completion.
9.1 points
Potential topic displays
solid alignment to the
degree program. The
study proposed is
feasible.
10 points
Potential topic displays
purposeful alignment to
the degree program. The
study proposed is
feasible and can be
accomplished in a timely
manner.
Problem Statement
Problem Statement
0 points
The problem statement
is present but disjointed
and missing many
components.
10.95 points
The problem statement
is present and includes
all components, but they
are not fully addressed
and not in alignment
with one another.
12.3 points
The problem statement
is present and includes
all components. Most
are addressed well, but
the alignment with one
another is weak.
13.65 points
The problem statement
is present and includes
all components. The
components are
addressed well, and the
alignment with one
another is relatively
strong.
15 points
The problem statement
is present and includes
all components. The
components are
addressed well, and the
alignment with one
another is clear and
strong.
Defense of the Need for the Study
Defense of the Need for
the Study
0 points
A defense of the need
for the study is either
missing or not evident.
7.3 points
A defense of the need
for the study is illogical
or inaccurate. Sufficient
justification of claims is
lacking. Argument lacks
consistent unity. There
are obvious flaws in the
logic.
8.2 points
A defense of the need
for the study is cursory.
Argument is orderly but
may have a few
inconsistencies. The
argument presents
minimal justification of
claims. Argument
logically, but not
thoroughly, supports the
purpose.
9.1 points
A defense of the need
for the study is present.
Argument shows logical
progressions.
Techniques of
argumentation are
evident. There is a
smooth progression of
claims from introduction
to conclusion.
10 points
A defense of the need
for the study is
thorough. Argument is
clear and convincing,
presenting a persuasive
claim in a distinctive and
compelling manner.
Conceptual/Theoretical Framework
Conceptual/Theoretical
Framework
0 points
A proposed
conceptual/theoretical
framework is either
missing or not evident.
7.3 points
A proposed
conceptual/theoretical
framework is illogical.
The proposed
framework does not
8.2 points
A proposed
conceptual/theoretical
framework is cursory.
Argument for using the
framework is orderly but
9.1 points
A proposed
conceptual/theoretical
framework is present.
Argument for using the
framework shows logical
10 points
A proposed
conceptual/theoretical
framework is thorough.
Argument for using the
framework is clear and
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align with other
components of the study
Sufficient support for
using the framework is
lacking. Argument lacks
consistent unity.
may have a few
inconsistencies.
Argument logically, but
not thoroughly, supports
the choice of the
framework.
progressions.
Techniques of
argumentation are
evident. There is a
smooth progression of
claims from introduction
to conclusion that give
appropriate support to
the choice of the
framework.
convincing, presenting a
persuasive claim in a
distinctive and
compelling manner.
Reflection on the Significance of the Study
Reflection on the
Significance of the Study
0 points
A reflection on the
significance of the study
is either missing or not
evident.
7.3 points
A reflection on the
significance of the study
is illogical or
unreasoned. Critical
thought and scholarly
reflection are not
evident. Connection to
the articles read is not
evident.
8.2 points
A reflection on the
significance of the study
is cursory. Some
evidence of critical
thought and scholarly
reflection is present.
There is a vague
connection to the
articles read.
9.1 points
A reflection on the
significance of the study
is present. Clear
evidence of critical
thought and scholarly
reflection is present. The
reflection connects to
the articles read.
10 points
A reflection on the
significance of the study
is clear, thorough, and
scholarly. Clear evidence
of critical thought is
present. The reflection
connects directly to the
articles read.
Defense of Article Selection
Defense of Article
Selection
0 points
A defense of the article
selection is either
missing or not evident.
7.3 points
A defense of the article
selection is illogical or
inaccurate. Sufficient
justification of claims is
lacking. Argument lacks
consistent unity. There
are obvious flaws in the
logic.
8.2 points
A defense of the article
selection is cursory.
Argument is orderly, but
may have a few
inconsistencies. The
argument presents
minimal justification of
claims. Argument
logically, but not
thoroughly, supports the
purpose.
9.1 points
A defense of the article
selection is present.
Argument shows logical
progressions.
Techniques of
argumentation are
evident. There is a
smooth progression of
claims from introduction
to conclusion.
10 points
A defense of the article
selection is thorough.
Argument is clear and
convincing, presenting a
persuasive claim in a
distinctive and
compelling manner.
Mechanics of Writing
Mechanics of Writing
0 points
Mechanical errors are
pervasive enough that
they impede
communication of
meaning. Inappropriate
word choice and/or
sentence construction
are used.
7.3 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors
distract the reader.
Inconsistencies in
language choice
(register), sentence
structure, and/or word
choice are present.
8.2 points
Some mechanical errors
or typos are present, but
are not overly distracting
to the reader. Correct
sentence structure and
audience-appropriate
language are used.
9.1 points
Prose is largely free of
mechanical errors,
although a few may be
present. A variety of
sentence structures and
effective figures of
speech are used.
10 points
Writer is clearly in
command of standard,
written, academic
English.
APA Format
APA Format
0 points
Required format is rarely
followed correctly. No
reference page is
included. No in-text
citations are used.
3.65 points
Required format
elements are missing or
incorrect. A lack of
control with formatting
is apparent. Reference
page is present.
However, in-text
citations are
inconsistently used.
4.1 points
Required format is
generally correct.
However, errors are
present (e.g. font, cover
page, margins, and in-
text citations). Reference
page is included and lists
sources used in the
paper. Sources are
appropriately
documented though
some errors are present.
4.55 points
Required format is used,
but minor errors are
present (e.g. headings
and direct quotes).
Reference page is
present and includes all
cited sources.
Documentation is
appropriate and citation
style is usually correct.
5 points
The document is
correctly formatted. In-
text citations and a
reference page are
complete and correct.
The documentation of
cited sources is free of
error.
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