Human Growth and Development

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Citations

Title, author, and publication source are clearly stated. Essay contains in-text citations and a References page which adheres to APA citation guidelines.

Title, author and publication source are clearly stated. Essay is missing in-text citations and/or References page.

Title, author and publication source are not clearly stated. Essay contains evidence of attempts at referencing, but does not adhere to APA citation guidelines.

Title, author and publication source are not clearly stated. Essay contains no attempt at citation of sources.

Summary

Chosen article is summarized in a clear and concise manner.

Chosen article is somewhat summarized, but ambiguous

Chosen article is referenced, but not summarized

No attempt has been made to summarize chosen article

Connections

Connections between current event and course content are clearly articulated.

Connections between current event and course content are somewhat clear

Current event and course content are mentioned, but connections between the two are unclear

Connections between current event and course content have not been articulated.

Organization

Essay is well-organized with clear and appropriate transitions throughout.

Essay is organized. Transitions are mostly clear throughout.

Essay is somewhat organized but lacks clear and appropriate transitions throughout.

Essay lacks a clear organizational pattern and transitions throughout.

Conventions/Formatting

Essay is properly formatted and contains little to no errors in grammar, punctuation , or spelling.

Essay is properly formatted but contains noticeable errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.

Essay contains noticeable errors in formatting as well as grammar, punctuation or spelling.

Essay is not formatted appropriately, and contains numerous errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.