(ESSAY) Continuation of the "Formal Outline Case Study" (PSY)

70 pts

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59.15 pts

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52.15 pts

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45.15 pts

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0 pts

No Comment

3.75 pts

Thoroughly engaging introduction including detailed contextualization of the topic, revealed a clear and substantive thesis.

3.17 pts

Engaging introduction including contextualization of the topic, revealed a clear thesis.

2.79 pts

Introduction revealed a thesis lacking in clarity.

2.42 pts

Introduction revealed a general topic but not a thesis.

0 pts

Little or no introductory material.

3.75 pts

Writing is logical, clear, well-reasoned, and effective and is consistent with academic and professional standards. Structure enhanced the argument, clearly organized paragraphs and seamless transitions.

3.17 pts

Mostly successful structure, paragraphs, and transitions. Writing is mostly well-reasoned and effective.

2.79 pts

Organization is inconsistent or uneven. Writing has flaws in reasoning and/or logic.

2.42 pts

Organization is in the way of reading for content. Writing lacks consistent logic and clarity.

0 pts

Lack of coherent organization.

3.75 pts

Thoroughly analyzed and evaluated the logic and reason of the presented arguments, and explores counter-arguments.

3.17 pts

Mostly analyzed and evaluated the logic and reason of the presented arguments, including bias; recognizes but does not explore counter-arguments.

2.79 pts

Some arguments analyzed and evaluated with inconsistent regard for logic and reason. Areas of bias are vaguely noted.

2.42 pts

Minimally analyzed arguments with little regard for logic or reason. Areas of bias are not addressed.

0 pts

Did not analyze arguments.

3.75 pts

Writing fully addresses a valid and well-constructed research question with relevant, detailed information.

3.17 pts

Writing addresses a valid and well-constructed research question with relevant, detailed information.

2.79 pts

Writing addresses a valid research question with relevant information.

2.42 pts

Writing addresses a research question; however, the information is incomplete.

0 pts

The information used does not answer the research question.

3.75 pts

Consistently developed strong arguments with academically valid, diverse evidence.

3.17 pts

Mostly developed strong arguments with academically valid, somewhat diverse evidence.

2.79 pts

Developed some arguments with academically valid evidence.

2.42 pts

Minimally developed arguments with academically valid evidence.

0 pts

Did not develop arguments with academically valid evidence.

3.75 pts

Thoroughly engaging conclusion, discussing main ideas and the significance of the research beyond merely summarizing it.

3.17 pts

Engaging conclusion, reviewed thesis and main ideas.

2.79 pts

Conclusion reviewed some main ideas.

2.42 pts

Conclusion minimally reviewed main ideas.

0 pts

Little or no conclusive material.

3.75 pts

Consistently used correct grammar, spelling, and writing style. Virtually no errors.

3.17 pts

Mostly used correct grammar, spelling, and writing style. Some minor errors.

2.79 pts

Frequent minor errors of grammar, spelling, or writing style.

2.42 pts

Serious errors of grammar, spelling, or writing style.

0 pts

Grammar or spelling errors get in the way of reading for content.

3.75 pts

Consistently used correct layout and documentation according to the assignment. Virtually no errors.

3.17 pts

Mostly used correct layout and documentation according to the assignment. Some minor errors.

2.79 pts

Frequent minor errors of layout or documentation based on the assignment.

2.42 pts

Some serious errors of layout or documentation based on the assignment.

0 pts

Frequent serious errors of layout and documentation based on the assignment.