PHASE 2 DUN
• Integration of Knowledge 25% of total result OustandingThe paper demonstrates that the author understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas. 25 Very GoodThe paper demonstrates that the author, mostly, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper. 20 GoodThe paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. 15 UnacceptableThe paper does not demonstrate that the author has understood, and applied concepts learned in the course. 10
• Topic Focus 25% of total result OustandingThe topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of
this assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by a statement of a position or hypothesis. The topic is consistently well thought out, thorough, offers insight into the topic, and include cited evidence to support topic. 25 Very GoodThe topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is about a specific topic, but the writer has not established a position. The topic is somewhat well thought out, offer limited insight into the topic, but does not include cited evidence to support topic. 20 GoodThe topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment. 15 UnacceptableThe topic is unclear or unrelated to the discussion topic with little or no supporting evidence. 10
• Depth of Discussion 13% of total result OustandingIn-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the paper. 13
Very GoodIn-depth discussion and elaboration in most sections of the paper. 10.4 GoodThe writer has omitted content. Quotations from others outweigh the writer’s own ideas excessively. 7.8 UnacceptableCursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or brief discussion in only a few sections 5.2
• Cohesiveness 13% of total result OustandingTies together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next with no headings. Author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources Mostly, it ties together information from all sources. 13 Very GoodMostly, it ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with only some disjointedness. The author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.
10.4 GoodSometimes ties together information from all sources. Paper does not flow. Disjointedness is apparent. The author’s writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources. 7.8 UnacceptableIt does not tie together information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues. Headings are necessary to link concepts. Writing does not demonstrate understanding any relationship 5.2
• Spelling and Grammar 12% of total result OustandingFewer than 5 grammatical, spelling, capitalization or punctuation errors 12 Very GoodMore than 5 but fewer than 10 grammatical, spelling, capitalization & punctuation errors 9.6
GoodMore than 10 grammatical, spelling, capitalization & punctuation errors 7.2 UnacceptableAn unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar mistakes. 4.8
• Sources 6% of total result OustandingOver 5 current sources, of which at least 3 are peer- review journal articles or scholarly books. Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and popular literature and acknowledged as such if they are cited. All web sites utilized are authoritative. 6 Very Good5 current sources, of which at least 2 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. All web sites utilized are authoritative. 4.8 GoodFewer than 5 current sources or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer- reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. All web sites utilized are credible.
3.6 UnacceptableFewer than 5 current sources or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all web sites utilized are credible, and/or sources are not current. 2.4
• Citations 6% of total result OustandingFewer than 5 incomplete citations and/or quotations, and APA format errors. 6 Very GoodMore than 5 but fewer than 10 incomplete citations and/or quotations, and APA format errors. 4.8 GoodMore than 10 incomplete citations and/or quotations, or APA format errors. 3.6 UnacceptableThe citation style is inconsistent or incorrect. It does not cite sources. 2.4