Case study B

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Components

15 points

14-15 points

All components are present, writing is clearly and fully stated, and the length is at least two pages.

11-13 points

The majority of components are present, writing conveys a message, and the length is at least two pages.

1-10 points

Some of the components are present or stated, and the length is less than two pages.

0 points

Paper is off topic or not submitted within two weeks of the due date.

Writing

10 points

9-10 points

Major points are stated clearly, all paragraphs are present, and the paragraphs make sense.

7-8 points

The majority of points are stated, but the meanings are a bit unclear. All paragraphs are present.

1-6 points

Some of the points are stated or the paper is off-topic. Some of the paragraphs are missing or not clearly understood.

0 points

Points are not understood or paper is off-topic or not submitted within two weeks of the due date

Quality of Content

10 points

9-10 points

Major points are stated clearly and are supported by all of the following: reading and study materials, pertinent examples, and thoughtful analysis.

7-8 points

Major points are stated and supported by two of the following: reading and study materials, pertinent examples or thoughtful analysis.

1-6 points

Major points are not stated clearly and are supported by one or less of the following: reading and study materials, pertinent examples or thoughtful analysis.

0 points

Major points are not stated or supported by reading and study materials, pertinent examples or thoughtful analysis or Not submitted within two weeks of the due date.

Structure

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Quality of Writing

Mechanical/Grammar

10 points

9-10 points

The paper is well written with good paragraph and sentence structure, word choice, complete sentences, and there are no more than 1-2 spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.

7-8points

The paper is well written with good paragraph and sentence structure, complete sentences, good word choice but there are 3-5 spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.

1-6 points

The paper includes more than 4 writing, spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors and/or some incomplete sentences.

0 points

The paper is poorly written and includes numerous spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors or is not submitted within two weeks of the due date.

Current APA Format

5 points

5 points

An appropriate citation and a full reference in current APA format are included.

4 points

An appropriate citation and a full reference are included but not in current APA format .

1-3 point

Either a citation or reference is missing.

0 points

Both a citation and reference are missing or is not submitted within two weeks of the due date.