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Criteria
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Levels of Achievement
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Content 70%
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Advanced 92-100% (A)
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Proficient 84-91% (B)
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Developing 1-83% (< C)
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Not present
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Analysis
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92 to 100 points
Assignment demonstrates thorough understanding of the subject matter. Clearly states the objective of the paper and links theories to practical experience. The paper includes relevant material that is correctly referenced, and this material fulfills the objective of the paper. A minimum of 8 scholarly resources is cited.
Included a Biblical reference to compliment the research
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84 to 91 points
Assignment demonstrates limited understanding of the subject matter Theories are not well connected to a practical experience or appropriate examples. An attempt to research the topic is evident, materials are correctly referenced. 5 to 7 scholarly resources are cited.
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1 to 83 points
Assignment does not demonstrate understanding of subject matter, and the purpose of the paper is not stated. The objective, therefore, is not addressed and supporting materials are not correctly referenced. Less than 5 scholarly resources are cited.
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0 points
Not present
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Organization
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37 to 40 points
Assignment focuses on ideas and concepts within paragraphs. Sentences are well-connected and meaningful. Each topic logically flows from the objective. Introduction clearly states the objective; purpose of the paper. Conclusion draws the ideas together.
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34 to 36 points
Topics/content could be organized in a more logical manner. Transitions from one idea to the next are often disconnected and uneven.
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1 to 33 points
Paragraphs do not focus around a central point, and concepts are disjointedly introduced or poorly defended (i.e., stream of consciousness).
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0 points
Not present
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Structure 30%
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Advanced 92-100% (A)
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Proficient 84-91% (B)
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Developing 1-83% (< C)
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Not present
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Format
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18 to 20 points
The paper is correctly formatted in current 7th edition APA style (e.g., margins, spacing pagination, headings, headers, citations, references).
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17 points
Paper does not conform completely to current 7th edition APA style (e.g., margins, spacing, pagination, headings, headers, citations, references.
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1 to 16 points
The paper does not conform to current 7th edition APA style.
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0 points
Not present
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Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation, and Length
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18 to 20 points
Assignment demonstrates correct usage of formal English language in sentence construction. Variation in sentence structure and word usage promotes readability. There are no spelling, punctuation, or word usage errors. Assignment meets 8–10-page length requirement.
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17 points
Assignment occasionally uses awkward sentence construction; overuse or inappropriate use of complex sentence structure. Problems with word usage (e.g., incorrect context, tense, etc.) and punctuation persist, often causing difficulties with grammar. Assignment mostly meets 8–10-page length requirement.
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1 to 16 points
Paper demonstrates limited understanding of formal rules of written language; writing is colloquial (i.e., conforms to spoken language). Grammar and punctuation are consistently incorrect. Spelling errors. Assignment fails to meet 8–10-page length requirement.
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0 points
Not present
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Clarity and Style
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18 to 20 points
Assignment uses appropriate language (i.e., avoids jargon, uses complex concepts appropriately). Writing is concise, in active voice, avoids awkward transitions/overuse of conjunctions.
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17 points
Some words, transitional phrases, and conjunctions are overused. Ideas may be overstated, and sentences with limited contribution to the subject are included.
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1 to 16 points
Assignment uses limited vocabulary. Paper has difficulty conveying sophisticated concepts. Only the broad, general messages are presented.
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0 points
Not present
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