human resource

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content [35 points]

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Total

Thesis Statement

3 points

The thesis statement is clear, logical, and sets up the focus of the paper.

2 points

The thesis statement is clear and logical, but the purpose is unclear.

1 point

The thesis statement is present, but lacks clarity, logic, purpose.

0 points

The thesis statement is unclear or not present.

Research Question(s)/Issues Being Addressed

6 points

Research question(s)/issues are clearly stated. The full scope of the approach of research effort is captured.

4 to 5 points

Research question(s)/issues are clearly stated.

1 to 3 points

Research question(s)/issues are stated, but need more depth to improve clarity.

0 points

Research question(s)/ issues are not stated clearly. The scope of the research is not identified.

Outline

12 to 13 points

The sections of the paper are determined with estimated space for each section. The sections clearly build on focus from the thesis statement.

9 to 11 points

The sections of the paper are determined with estimated space for each section. The sections appear to build on focus from the thesis statement.

1 to 8 points

The sections of the paper are determined with estimated space for each section. The sections mostly build on focus from the thesis statement.

0 points

The sections of the paper are not clearly determined. The sections do not appear to build on focus from the thesis statement.

References

12 to 13 points

The preliminary reference list contains at least 5 scholarly/peer-reviewed sources. The sources are less than 10 years old.

9 to 11 points

The preliminary reference list contains only 3-4 scholarly/peer-reviewed sources. The sources are less than 10 years old.

1 to 8 points

The preliminary reference list contains only 1-2 scholarly/peer-reviewed sources. The sources are less than 10 years old.

0 points

The preliminary reference list contains 0 sources. Some sources are older than 10 years.

Structure [15 points]

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Total

Spelling & Grammar

7 points

Spelling and grammar are correct, with no errors.

5 to 6 points

Spelling and grammar are correct, with 1–2 errors.

1 to 4 points

Spelling and grammar require further review, with 3–6 errors.

0 points

Spelling and grammar review is not evident or is incomplete, with 7 or more errors.

APA

8 points

There are no APA errors in the assignment.

6 to 7 points

There are 1-2 APA errors in the assignment.

1 to 5 points

There are 3-4 APA errors in the assignment.

0 points

There are at least 5 APA errors in the assignment.

TOTAL

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