Higher Ed. Course Project

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Improvement Strategies

16 to 17 points

Thorougly identifies 3-4 improvmenet strategies that focus on the challenge/problem addressed in Parts 1-2.

15 points

Partially identifies 3-4 improvmenet strategies that focus on the challenge/problem addressed in Parts 1-2.

1 to 14 points

Identifies fewer than 3 improvmenet strategies that focus on the challenge/problem addressed in Parts 1-2 and/or does not relate to Parts 1-2.

0 points

Not present

Use of Evidence and Relevant Outside Information

17 to 18 points

Thoroughly supported with relevant facts, arguments, examples, and details.

16 points

Generally supported with relevant facts, arguments, and details.

1 to 15 points

Thoroughly supported with some facts, arguments, examples, and details.

0 points

Not present

Organization and Development

17 to 18 points

Assignment is well-reasoned, indicating substantial breath and depth of thinking. Thoroughly addresses moral/ethical considerations, impact on diverse student groups, potential impact on the campus community, etc. Allocation of resources required to implement the strategies are thoroughly addressed, including estimated costs and funding sources.

16 points

The analysis is generally well-reasoned, indicating some breath and depth of thinking. Addresses moral/ethical considerations, impact on diverse student groups, potential impact on the campus community, etc. Allocation of resources required to implement the strategies are addressed, including estimated costs and funding sources.

1 to 15 points

0 points

Not present

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Grammar and Spelling

6 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.

5 points

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

1 to 4 points

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

0 points

There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Sentence Structure and Mechanics

6 points

Sentences are well-phrased and varied in length and structure. Writing displays introductory and concluding sentences that are concise, interesting and focused. The writing is free of errors.

5 points

Sentences are well-phrased and there is some variety in length and structure. Writing displays clear introductory and concluding sentences. There are 1–3 errors, but they do not represent a major distraction or obscure meaning.

1 to 4 points

Some sentences are awkwardly constructed so that the reader is occasionally distracted. Writing displays vague introductory and concluding sentences. The writing includes many errors.

0 points

Most sentences are inappropriately constructed so that the reader is frequently distracted. Writing displays unclear or no introductory and concluding sentences.

APA Format Compliance

5 points

There are 0–1 minor errors in APA format in the required items: title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line spacing, headings, citations, and references.

4 points

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

1 to 3 points

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

0 points

A title page is not present and/or there are more than 5 errors in APA format in the required items.

Word Count

5 points

The minimum word count of 400 words is met but does not exceed 600.

4 points

The word count of 400 words is adequately met or exceeds 600 words.

1 to 3 points

The word count is less than 400 words or exceeds 600 words

0 points

Not present