Applied Sciences Journal Assignment

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Structure and Overall Content:

Structure and Overall Content:

Proficient:

10 (20%)

Paper is at least 1500 words. References have been provided in a list at the end of the paper and are appropriately cited in the text using APA format. Font is at least 12-point; paper is single or double-spaced margins are no larger than 1”. Paper was free of grammatical errors and misspellings. The paper was well thought-out and the language was appropriate to this level of instruction.

Competent

5- (10%)

Paper was at least 1000 words in length. The list of references was incomplete and/or references were only occasionally cited throughout the paper and were not in APA format. Font is greater than 12-point; paper is more than double spaced; margins are greater than 1”. Evidence of grammatical errors and misspelling in several locations. The evidence of thought for this level of instruction was satisfactory.

Novice:

0 (0%)

Paper was less than 4 pages in length. References were either not provided or were not cited in the text. Font was greater than 12-point and text was minimal. Used poor spelling and grammar. Paper appeared hastily thought out and was unsatisfactory for this level of instruction.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Background:

Background:

Proficient:

10 (20%)

All aspects of this section were addressed as described in the instruction.

Clear evidence of reading the required materials by referring to information learned. Profession is clearly defined and easily understood.

Competent:

5 (10%)

Only 2 of the 3 sections in the instructions for this section were addressed. Terminology was only sparsely defined. Only moderate evidence of learning from the coursework. Profession is adequately defined.

Novice:

0 (0%)

Only sparse responses to the sub questions were provided or only one sub question was answered. No evidence of learning from the readings. Profession is vaguely defined and not easily understood.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Cultural Context:

Cultural Context:

Proficient:

15 (30%)

Well-developed responses to all of the subquestion in the instructions were provided. Knowledge gained from the readings and lectures were incorporated appropriately and effectively.

Competent:

7.5 (15%)

Only 2 of the 4 subquestions were answered or responses to the subquestions were not well-developed. Only moderate evidence of learning from the readings and lectures.

Novice:

0 (0%)

Only sparse responses to the subquestions were provided or only one subquestion was answered. No evidence of learning from the readings and lectures.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Research and Application:

Research and Application:

Proficient:

15 (30%)

Well-developed responses to each subquestion in the instructions were provided. Knowledge gained from the readings and lectures were incorporated appropriately and effectively. Chosen examples of relevant research are current (within the last 10 years). These examples are described in sufficient detail (~2 sentences).

Competent:

7.5 (15%)

Responses were only provided for 3-4 of the subquestions in the instructions and responses were not well-developed. Only moderate evidence of learning from the required readings and lectures. Chosen examples of relevant research are not current and include examples provided in the required readings or lectures. The examples are only mentioned, but only sparsely described.

Novice: 0 (0%)

Responses were only provided for 1-2 of the subquestions in the instructions and responses were sparse. No evidence of learning from required readings and lectures. Chosen examples of relevant research were not described or research referenced was not scientific in nature.

15 pts