CJUS 310 Outline/Thesis Statement + Research Paper on Delinquency in Schools

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content (70%)

Advanced

90-100%

Proficient

70-89%

Developing

1-69%

Not present

Total

Topic

4 to 5 points

Outline is extremely clear and reflects an in-depth understanding of the topic.

2 to 3 points

Outline is clear and reflects a clear understanding of the topic.

1 points

Outline expresses a clear and coherent idea.

0 points

Not present

Themes

9 to 10 points

Themes are extremely clear and logical; organization of ideas is very effective.

6 to 8 points

Themes are clear and logical; organization of ideas is effective.

1 to 5 points

Themes are unclear or illogical.

0 points

Not present

Points

18 to 20 points

The major points of the paper are definitely and precisely articulated.

14 to 17 points

The major points of the paper are clearly stated.

1 to 13 points

Not all the major points of the paper are clearly stated.

0 points

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

90-100%

Proficient

70-89%

Developing

1-69%

Not present

Total

Grammar, Spelling, & Formatting

7 to 8 points

Spelling and grammar are correct. Where applicable, references are cited in current APA format.

5 to 6 points

Spelling and grammar have some errors. Where applicable, references are cited with some APA formatting.

1 to 4 points

Many spelling and grammar errors distract. Where applicable, references are minimally or not cited in current APA format.

0 points

Not present

Organization

6 to 7 points

Outline format makes it extremely easy to see the relationships between ideas and supporting information.

4 to 5 points

Outline format shows the relationships between ideas and supporting information.

1 to 3 points

Outline format is occasionally unclear or inappropriate; does not always clearly show the relationships between ideas and supporting information.

0 points

Not present

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