GMO

Highly Competent

Competent

Minimally Competent

Not Competent

Organization (8 points)

Careful organization that enhances presentation; definite/appropriate intro and closure segments

Logical organization; somewhat effective intro and closure segments

Some organization; lapses in focus and/or coherence; attempt at introduction and closure segments

Random and/or weak organization; no attempt at intro and closure segments

References/APA Format

(8 points)

At least 8 credible references which are cited using APA format in text and on the reference page

6 or 7 credible references; minor APA errors in text and/or on the reference page

Less than 5 credible references; some APA format errors in text and/or on the reference page

Lack of reference or reference page, numerous APA format errors in text and/or on the reference page

Mechanics (8 points)

Virtually no errors in mechanics (spelling, grammar and/or sentence structure)

Few errors in mechanics relative to length and complexity; fewer than 6 pages in length

Some errors in mechanics but not enough to interfere with communication; fewer than 5 pages in length

Errors in mechanics that affect communication

Arguments (16 points)

At least 3 well-formed arguments representing stance on debate

Fewer than 3 well-formed arguments, but stance on debate is evident

Arguments lacked focus or organization; some question as to stance on debate

Very little development in arguments and/or stance not evident

Total /40 points