topic statement

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91 %

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Research Topic

11.5 to 12.5 points:

A clear, concise research topic, thesis statement, and 3 research questions. The topic must be related to the subject matter of the course and can be validated by theory and the academic literature.

10.5 to 11.25 points:

The research topic is identified, discussed, documented, and addressed for the most part.

1 to 10.25 points:

One or more of the elements were not adequately included.

0 points

Not present

Bibliography

9.25 to 10 points:

A minimum of six (6) academic journal articles are identified to support the research topic. Proper APA citing formatting.

8.5 to 9 points:

Supporting journal articles are presented for the most part.

1 to 8.25 points:

The supporting journal articles were not adequately presented.

0 points

Not present

Use of Sources

11.5 to 12.5 points:

A discussion of how the selected journal articles support the research topic and an application of theory.

10.5 to 11.25 points:

A discussion of the selected journal articles and their support for the research topic for the most part.

1 to 10.25 points:

The discussion of the supporting journal articles and the applicable theory needs more content and/or lacks a clear explanation.

0 points

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Grammar & Spelling

4.75 to 5 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.

4 to 4.5 points:

There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1 to 3.75 points:

There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

Not present

Current APA Format Compliance

4.75 to 5 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.

4 to 4.5 points:

There are 2–3 minor errors in current APA format in the required items.

1 to 3.75 points:

There are more than 3 errors in current APA format in the required items.

0 points

Not present

Word Count

4.75 to 5 points:

The minimum word count of 250 words is met or exceeded. This applies to the entire assignment, including the cover page and References page(s).

4 to 4.5 points:

The word count of 200 words is met.

1 to 3.75 points:

The word count of 150 words is met.

0 points

Not present

Professor Comments:

Total:

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