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Your Score and Comments /100

APA (the “how” of citation)

15 Possible points

APA is consistently well done.

(14-15)

Minor edits needed; Missing parts of in text or bibliographic citations, attention to detail needed.

(12-13)

Major edits needed. Citation improperly done on a consistent basis. Missing pieces of in text or bibliographic citations.

(11-10)

Does not follow APA; does not conform to “writing regulations,” or does not include in-text and/or bibliographic citation.

(0-9)

/15

Citation (the “when” of citation)

15 Possible points

Citation is provided when needed and appropriate to avoid plagiarism and building your argument.

(14-15)

Citation is provided when needed for the most part, but may be missing some citation when needed to avoid plagiarism or build your argument.

(12-13)

Missing citation in multiple places where it is needed to avoid plagiarism or build your argument. Your points are not well supported etc.

(11-10)

There is little to no citation. You make unfounded claims or neglect to cite the ideas or words of others

(0-9)

/15

Format

15 Possible points

Your paper is formatted nicely and follows all “writing regulations” as outlined in the syllabus.

(14-15)

Some minor edits needed. Format is a little off in some places or there is a slight deviation from the “writing regulations” outlined in the syllabus.

(12-13)

Missing some pieces such as the bibliography or title page. Format is off in multiple places. Deviated significantly from the “writing regulations” outlined in the syllabus.

(11-10)

You turned something in, but it is not college level work at all. Format is off and/or you are missing multiple required pieces such as the bibliography or title page.

(0-9)

/15

Writing

15 Possible points

Clear and articulate writing and needs just one or two edits.

(14-15)

Some minor edits needed. Proof reading and/or another looking over your work would be wise. Minor grammar issues.

(12-13)

Major edits needed. Improper grammar is to the point of distraction. Falls slightly short of required length. You should re-visit the writing center.

(11-10)

You turned something in, but it is not college level work at all. Falls significantly short of the required length. Riddled with grammar and or spelling issues. You should definitely visit the writing center immediately.

(0-9)

/15

Organization of Writing

15 Possible points

Well organized and discusses major points in a logical manner. Makes use of proper headings and follows the example.

(14-15)

Minor jumping around or not the best in terms of organizational approach.

(12-13)

Major organizational issues including jumping, lack of appropriate paragraphs, and lack of major components.

(11-10)

No organizational thoughts in the writing of the paper. No clear organizational pattern.

(0-9)

/15

Content

30 Possible Points

Balanced presentation of relevant and legitimate information that clearly supports the central purpose of the assignment. Paper shows a thoughtful and in-depth review, analysis, and application.

(27-30)

Information provides reasonable analysis of the material and its application.

(24-26)

The analysis, review, and application of the material is basic or general and the reader gains few insights.

(21-25)

Central purpose of the assignments is not addressed and may be misinterpreted or incorrect. Reader gains no insight on the topic or the topic is irrelevant to the course.

(0-20)

/30

Sources

15 Possible points

Excellent choice of sources. The requisite number of sources was offered and they meet the expectations of the assignment.

(14-15)

The sources are adequate though not of the highest quality or fall slightly short of the expectations of the assignment.

(12-13)

The sources are questionable or do not meet the expectations of the assignment.

(11-10)

The sources you chose are not appropriate for the assignment; come from a website or other inadequate source; you didn’t offer a bibliography that allowed appropriate analysis of the sources.

(0-9)

/15