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Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Total Points

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Thesis Statement

10 Points

Points: 10

Thesis statement is clear, logical, and sets up the focus of the paper.

Point: 8 to 9

Thesis statement is clear and logical, but the purpose is unclear.

Points: 1 to 7

Thesis statement is present but lacks clarity, logic, and purpose.

Points: 0

Thesis statement is unclear or not present in the outline.

Research Question(s)/ Issues Being Addressed

10 Points

Points: 10

Research questions are clearly stated and capture the full scope of the approach of research effort.

Points: 8 to 9

Research questions are stated but lack full clarity.

Points: 1 to 7

Research questions are stated but require more depth to ensure focus.

Points: 0

Research questions are not stated clearly, and the scope of research is not identified.

References

15 points

Points: 14 to 15

Minimum of 20 sources, less than 10 years old, are used.

All citations follow current APA format with no errors.

Points: 13

Only 15–19 sources provided.

Cited sources include 1–2 errors in current APA format.

Points: 1 to 12

Only 10–14 sources provided.

Cited sources include 2–4 errors in current APA format.

Points: 0

Nine or fewer sources are present.

Cited sources include 5 or more errors in current APA format.

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Spelling/

Grammar

10 Points

Points: 10

Spelling and grammar are correct.

Points: 8 to 9

Spelling and grammar are mostly correct with only 1–2 errors noted.

Points: 1 to 7

Spelling and grammar require further review with 3–6 errors noted.

Points: 0

Spelling and grammar review is not evident or incomplete; 7 or more errors are noted.

Outline

5 Points

Points: 5

Sections of the paper are determined with estimated space for each section.

Sections clearly build on focus from the thesis statement and research questions.

Points: 4

Sections of the paper are determined with estimated space for each section.

Sections appear to build on focus stated in thesis statement but further clarity is needed.

Points: 1 to 3

Sections of the paper are determined, but the estimated space for each section is not.

Sections mostly build on focus stated in thesis statement.

Points: 0

Sections of the paper are not clearly determined.

Sections do not appear to build on focus stated in thesis statement.

Total Points

/50