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Criteria
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Levels of Achievement
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Content
(70%)
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Advanced
92-100%
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Proficient
84-91 %
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Developing
1-83%
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Not Present
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Total
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Thesis Statement & Introduction
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34.5 to 37.5 points:
A clear, concise thesis statement that is the foundation of the literature review.
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31.5 to 34.25 points:
The thesis is identified, discussed, documented, and addressed for the most part. The subject matter is introduced.
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1 to 31.25 points:
One or more of the elements were not adequately included.
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0 points
Not present
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Content
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59.75 to 65 points:
An exhaustive review of the academic literature regarding the thesis topic with proper citations and APA formatting.
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54.5 to 59.5 points:
The literature review is presented for the most part.
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1 to 54.25 points:
The literature review was not adequately presented.
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0 points
Not present
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Conclusion
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34.5 to 37.5 points:
The literature review has a strong conclusion with recommendations and implications for the future discussed.
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31.5 to 34.25 points:
The conclusion has recommendations and future implications for the most part.
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1 to 31.25 points:
The conclusion needs more content and/or lacks a clear explanation of recommendations and future implications.
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0 points
Not present
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Structure (30%)
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Advanced
92-100%
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Proficient
84-91%
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Developing
1-83%
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Not Present
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Total
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Grammar and Spelling
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14 to 15 points:
Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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12.75 to 13.75 points:
There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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1 to 12.5 points:
There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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0 points
Not present
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Current APA Format Compliance
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14 to 15 points:
There are 0–1 minor errors in current APA format in the required items: title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line spacing, heading, citations, and references.
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12.75 to 13.75 points
There are 2–3 minor errors in current APA format in the required items.
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1 to 12.5 points
There are more than 3 errors in current APA format in the required items.
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0 points
Not present
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Source Count
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14 to 15 points:
The minimum source count of 15 sources is met or exceeded.
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12.75 to 13.75 points
The minimum source count of 15 sources is not met.
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1 to 12.5 points
The minimum source count of 15 sources is not met.
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0 points
Not present
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Page Length
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14 to 15 points:
12-15 double-spaced pages of content, not counting the title page, abstract, or references.
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12.75 to 13.75 points
1 page more or less than the assigned length range.
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1 to 12.5 points
More than 1 page more or less than the assigned length range.
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0 points
Not present
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Professor Comments:
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Total:
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/200
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