individual project

Individual Project Paper: General Requirements, Analysis, Research & Writing Mechanics

Criteria Exceeds Expectation Meets Expectation Below Expectation Limited Evidence

General Requirements

20%

50 points. The paper contains a minimum of 1,500 words excluding cover page, references and any third- party materials. All topics assigned by the instructor are addressed.

40 points. The paper contains 1,250 – 1,499 words excluding cover page, references and any third-party materials. Most topics assigned by the instructor are addressed.

30 points. The paper contains 1,000 – 1,249 words excluding cover page, references and any third-party materials. Many topics assigned by the instructor are addressed.

0-20 points. The paper contains under 1,000 words excluding cover page, references and any third-party materials. Few or no topics are addressed.

Analysis

60%

150 points. Ten or more distinct class concepts are clearly identified and applied. Evidence is provided and analysis is presented logically. There is a clear introduction and conclusion.

135 points. Eight or nine distinct class concepts are clearly identified and applied. Most of the evidence and analysis are presented logically. There may be minor flaws in the introduction and conclusion.

120 points. Six or seven distinct class concepts are clearly identified and applied. Some of the evidence and analysis are presented logically. There may be significant flaws in the evidence, analysis, introduction and conclusion.

0-100 points. Less than six distinct class concepts are poorly identified and applied. The evidence, analysis, introduction and conclusion are missing or insignificant.

Research

10%

25 points. Cites and integrates at least five credible sources. Sources are correctly cited, evaluated and quoted within the paper and at the end.

20 points. Cites and integrates four credible sources. Majority of sources are correctly cited, evaluated and quoted within the paper and at the end.

15 points. Cites and integrates two to three credible sources. Majority of sources are correctly cited, evaluated and quoted within the paper and at the end.

0-10 points. Cites and integrates less than two credible sources and/or sources are incorrectly cited, evaluated and quoted within the paper and at the end.

Writing Mechanics

10%

25 points. Strong sentence and paragraph structure; few or no minor errors in grammar and spelling; appropriate writing style; clear and concise with no unsupported comments.

20 points. Small number of significant but not major errors in grammar and spelling; generally appropriate writing.

15 points. Inconsistent to inadequate sentence and paragraph development; work needed on grammar and spelling.

0-10 points. Poor quality; unacceptable in terms of grammar and/or spelling; inappropriate writing style that interferes with clarity.

THIS PAPER MUST BE THE STUDENT’S OWN WORK. THE USE OF ANY MATERIAL

THAT IS NOT THE STUDENT’S OWN WORK, INCLUDING UNREFERENCED WORK

TAKEN FROM AND/OR PURCHASED FROM ANOTHER SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A

GRADE OF 0 IN ADDITION TO ANY ACTION THAT MAY BE TAKEN BY THE SCHOOL.