CRM J 1

Scholarly Paper Rubric (100 Points Possible): Students will complete this assignment with attention to the criteria in the table below.

Exceptional corresponds to an A (95-100%): Performance is outstanding; significantly above the usual expectations. Proficient corresponds to a grade of B to A- (83-94%): Skills and standards are at the level of expectation. Basic corresponds to a C to B- (75-82%): Skills and standards are acceptable, but improvements are needed to meet expectations well. Novice corresponds to a D to C- (60%-74%): Performance is weak; the skills or standards are not sufficiently demonstrated at this time. Missing/NA corresponds to an F (0-59%): This criterion is missing or is not in evidence.

The instructor will compute an analytic score by assigning points for each criterion, following the percentages indicated above.

Criteria

Ratings (Levels)

Exceptional Proficient Basic Novice Missing/NA

Content 50 points possible

Issues are clearly identified and masterfully addressed. (48-50 points)

Issues are identified and logically addressed. (42-47 points)

Issues are adequately identified and addressed, but some improvements are needed. (38-41 points)

Issues are weakly identified and addressed; significant improvements are needed. (30-37 points)

There is little to no evidence that issues are identified and addressed. (0-29 points)

Writing and Grammar 25 points possible

Grammar and writing are significantly above expectations. (24-25 points)

Grammar and writing are of an appropriate college level. (21-23 points)

Grammar and writing are adequate, but some improvement is needed. (19-20 points)

Grammar and writing are weak; significant improvement is needed. (15-18 points)

There is little to no evidence of college- level grammar and writing. (0-14 points)

Format 25 points possible

Resources are complete and appropriately cited, and references use APA style with no errors. (24-25 points)

Resources are complete and appropriately cited, and references use APA style, but 1 or 2 minor errors are noted. (21-23 points)

Citations and references are acceptable, but some APA-format improvement is needed. (19-20 points)

Citations and references are weak; significant APA- format improvement is needed. (15-18 points)

There is little to no evidence of cited resources in APA format. (0-14 points)