Chapter Application Paper

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Identification of Premise and Supporting Points

18.5 to 20 points

Includes accurate identification of chapter premise, significant points in support of the premise, and the significance of these to the course and/or field.

16.75 to 18.25 points

Includes accurate identification of chapter premise, importance to the course, significant points in support of the premise, and/or field, but one or more of them need improvement.

1 to 16.5 points

One of the following is missing or insufficiently analytical: accurate identification of chapter premise, importance to the course, significant points in support of the premise, and/or field.

0 points

Not present

Synthesis

18.5 to 20 points

The review contains an accurate, detailed, and well thought out comparison of the salient points of the chapter.

16.75 to 18.25 points

The review contains comparisons of the salient points of the chapter. The detail and critical thinking intersection is less defined.

1 to 16.5 points

The review vaguely links the salient points of the chapter and is generally lacking in critical analysis.

0 points

Not present

Critical Evaluation of premise and supporting points

27.75 to 30 points

Includes critical thinking that clearly states the student’s informed and substantiated opinion, thorough evaluation of the chapter’s premise, and supporting points.

25.25 to 27.5 points

Includes critical thinking that clearly states the student’s opinion and some evaluation of the chapter’s premise and/or arguments but overlooks some points.

1 to 25 points

Student’s opinion of the article is stated, along with critical evaluation of the chapter’s premise and/or argument, but some significant points are overlooked.

0 points

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

APA Formatting

9.25 to 10 points

Documents sources using APA formatting accurately and consistently.

8.5 to 9 points

Documents sources using APA formatting with minor violations.

1 to 8.25 points

Reflects incomplete knowledge of APA formatting.

0 points

Not present

Writing Mechanics

9.25 to 10 points

Writing is clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are excellent. Correct use of punctuation. No spelling errors. The paper is 8-10 pages.

8.5 to 9 points

Writing is mostly clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are strong and mostly correct. Few minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling. The paper is 7-8 pages.

1 to 8.25 points

Writing lacks clarity or conciseness. Minor problems with sentence structure and some grammatical errors. Several minor errors in punctuation and spelling. The paper is fewer than 7 pages.

0 points

Not present

Organization

9.25 to 10 points

The organization results in clarity and presents logically arranged points.

8.5 to 9 points

The overall arrangement is logical but can occasionally be difficult to follow.

1 to 8.25 points

Arrangement is less than clear, or organization is clear but there are some digressions.

0 points

Not present

Professor Comments:

Total:

/100