Fundamental informatic

10 to >9.0 pts

Exceeds Expectations

All required components of the assignment are complete or go beyond requirements. The focus on the assignment directly aligns with the prompt and is appropriately narrow for the scope of the assignment.

9 to >7.0 pts

Fully Meets Expectations

All required components of the assignment are complete. The focus on the assignment mostly aligns with the prompt, with some minor sidesteps. It may be narrow enough for the scope of the assignment, but at times is too broad or vague.

7 to >4.0 pts

Somewhat Meets Expectations

Some required components of the assignment are not complete. The focus on the assignment somewhat aligns with the prompt, with sidesteps. It is often too broad, hesitant to directly address the question, for the scope of the assignment.

4 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

Many of the required components of the assignment are not complete. The focus on the assignment hardly aligns or does not align with the prompt, with major sidesteps, and is too broad or vague, not directly addressing the question.

10 to >9.0 pts

Exceeds Expectations

The work demonstrates that the student fully understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.

9 to >7.0 pts

Fully Meets Expectations

The work demonstrates that the student, for the most part, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper.

7 to >4.0 pts

Somewhat Meets Expectations

The work demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course, but is missing important connections or misunderstanding some aspects of the content.

4 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

The work does not demonstrate that the student has understood and applied concepts learned in the course.

10 to >9.0 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Writing shows high degree of attention to logic and reasoning of main points. Unity clearly leads the reader to the conclusion and stirs thought regarding the topic.

9 to >7.0 pts

Meets Expectations

For the most part, the work ties together information smoothly with an understanding of connections. Paper flows with only some disjointedness, but ultimately follows logical idea sequences and patterns.

7 to >4.0 pts

Somewhat Meets Expectations

Sometimes ties together information from all sources. Paper does not flow - disjointedness is apparent. Author's writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.

4 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

The work does not tie together the knowledge learned in the course. It does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues. Writing does not demonstrate understanding any relationships between ideas.

10 to >9.0 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Exceptionally well- presented and argued; ideas are detailed, well- developed, supported with specific evidence & facts, as well as examples and specific details.

9 to >7.0 pts

Meets Expectations

Well-presented and argued; ideas are mostly detailed, developed and supported with evidence and details, mostly specific.

7 to >4.0 pts

Somewhat Meets Expectations

Main points are present but not particularly developed or supported; some evidence, but usually of a generalized nature.

4 to >0 pts

No Marks

Main points lack detailed development. Ideas are vague with little evidence of critical thinking.

5 to >4.0 pts

Exceeds Expectations

No spelling or grammar mistakes.

4 to >3.0 pts

Meets Expectations

Minor spelling & grammar mistakes that do not impede the flow and comprehension of the work.

3 to >2.0 pts

Somewhat Meets Expectations

Noticeable spelling & grammar mistakes that somewhat impede the flow and comprehension of the work.

2 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

Unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar mistakes. The mistakes severely impede the flow and comprehension of the work.

5 to >4.0 pts

Exceeds Expectations

The work is formatted according to directions. It is professionally presented with clear organization. Outside sources are properly cited with no errors.

4 to >3.0 pts

Meets Expectations

The work is mostly formatted according to directions. It is professionally presented with minor questions about organization. Outside sources are cited with minor errors.

3 to >2.0 pts

Somewhat Meets Expectations

The work is somewhat formatted according to directions with obvious inconsistencies. It lacks a professional presentation or clear organization. There is an attempt to cite outside sources, but with many errors.

2 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

The work is not formatted according to directions or lacks formatting altogether. It lacks a professional appearance. Outside sources are not cited or contain major errors or misleading information.