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Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Points Earned

Key Components

& Major Point Support

132 to 140 points

· Student exhibits a defined and clear understanding of the assignment. Review is clearly defined and well constructed to help guide the reader throughout the assignment. Student builds upon the assignment with well-documented and exceptional supporting facts, figures, and/or statements

· Student demonstrates proficient command of the subject matter in the assignment. Assignment shows an impressive level of depth of student’s ability to relate course content to practical examples and applications. Student provides comprehensive analysis of details, facts, and concepts in a logical sequence.

· Student demonstrates a higher level of critical thinking necessary for doctoral-level work. Student provides a strategic approach in presenting examples of problem solving or critical thinking, while drawing logical conclusions, which are not immediately obvious. Student provides well-supported ideas and reflection with a variety of current and/or worldviews in the assignment. Student presents a genuine intellectual development of ideas throughout assignment.

122 to 131 points

· Establishes a good comprehension of topic and in the building of the review. Student demonstrates an effective presentation of review, with most support statements helping to support the key focus of assignment.

· Student exhibits above average usage of subject matter in assignment. Student provides above average ability in relating course content in examples given. Details and facts presented provide an adequate presentation of student’s current level of subject matter knowledge.

· Student exhibits a good command of critical thinking skills in the presentation of material and supporting statements. Assignment demonstrates the students above average use of relating concepts by using a variety of factors. Overall, student provides adequate conclusions, with two or fewer errors.

1 to 121 points

· Student exhibits a basic understanding of the intended assignment, but the review is not fully supported throughout the assignment. While review helps to guide the development of the assignment, the reader may have some difficulty in seeing linkages between thoughts. While student has included a few supporting facts and statements, this has limited the quality of the assignment.

· The assignment reveals that the student has a general, fundamental understanding of the course material. There are areas of some concern in the linkages provided between facts and supporting statements. Student generally explains concepts, but only meets the minimum requirements in this area.

· Student takes a common, conventional approach in guiding the reader through various linkages and connections presented in assignment. Student presents a limited perspective on key concepts throughout assignment. Student appears to have problems applying information in a problem-solving manner.

0 to 0 points

· Student does not exhibit a basic understanding of the intended assignment, and the review is not fully supported throughout the assignment. Therefore, the review fails to guide the development of the assignment, and the linkages between thoughts is mostly unclear.

· The assignment reveals that the student does not have a basic understanding of the course material. Student generally explains concepts, but only meets the minimum requirements in this area.

· Student does not present a perspective on key concepts throughout assignment. Student does not apply information in a problem-solving manner.

Structure

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Points Earned

Grammar, Spelling, & Word Count

56 to 60 points

· Student thoroughly understands all major points. An original, unique, and/or imaginative approach to overall ideas, concepts, and findings is presented. Overall format of assignment includes all required elements as found in the assignment instructions. Finished assignment demonstrates student’s ability to plan organize research in a logical sequence.

· Student demonstrates an excellent command of grammar, as well as presents research in a clear and concise writing style. Presents a thorough, extensive understanding of word usage. Student excels in the selection and development of a well-planned research assignment. Assignment is error free and reflects students ability to prepare doctoral-level writing for possible publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

· Student provides sophisticated synthesis of complex body of information in the preparation of assignment. Research provided by student contributes significantly to the development of the overall review. Student incorporates 12 quality references in assignment. Student incorporates a variety of research resources and methodology in the preparation of assignment.

52 to 55 points

· Student explains the majority of points and concepts in the assignment. Student demonstrates a good skill level in formatting and organizing material in assignment. Student presents an above average level of preparedness, with few formatting errors.

· Student provides an effective display of good writing and grammar. Assignment reflects students ability to select appropriate word usage and presents an above average presentation of a given topic or issue. Assignment appears to be well written with no more than three errors. Student provides a good final product that covers the above requirements.

· Student achieves an above average synthesis of research, but interpretation is narrow in scope and description within an assignment. Assignment contains 10-11 resources, and presents an average overview of key concepts.

1 to 51 points

· Student applies some points and concepts incorrectly. Student uses a variety of formatting styles, with some inconsistencies throughout the paper. Assignment does not have a continuous pattern of logical sequencing.

· Assignment reflects basic writing and grammar, but with 3-4 errors. Key terms and concepts are somewhat vague and not completely explained by student. Student uses a basic vocabulary in assignment. Students writing ability is average but demonstrates a basic understanding of the subject matter.

· Assignment provides a basic but borderline, perspective of student’s research abilities. Student has incorporated 8-9 sources, which does not attempt to cover key elements of assignment.

0 to 0 points

· Student applies most points and concepts incorrectly. Student uses a variety of formatting styles, with numerous inconsistencies throughout the paper. Assignment does not have a continuous pattern of logical sequencing.

· Assignment reflects basic writing and grammar, but with more than 5 errors. Key terms and concepts are somewhat vague and not completely explained by student. Student uses a basic vocabulary in assignment. Students writing ability is below average but and does not demonstrates a basic understanding of the subject matter.

· Assignment provides a basic but borderline, perspective of student’s research abilities. Student has incorporated less than eight sources, which does not attempt to cover key elements of assignment.