Literature Review Assignment

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Points Earned

Thesis Statement & Introduction

32 to 35 points

A clear, concise thesis statement that is the foundation of the literature review. A strong introduction that sets the direction of the paper.

29 to 31 points

The thesis is identified, discussed, documented, and addressed for the most part. The subject matter is introduced.

1 to 28 points

One or more of the elements were not adequately included.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Content

32 to 35 points

An exhaustive review of the academic literature regarding the thesis topic with proper citations and current APA formatting.

29 to 31 points

The literature review is presented for the most part.

1 to 28 points

The literature review was not adequately presented.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Conclusion

32 to 35 points

The literature review has a strong conclusion with recommendations and implications for the future discussed.

29 to 31 points

The conclusion has recommendations and future implications for the most part.

1 to 28 points

The conclusion needs more content and/or

lacks a clear explanation of recommendations and future implications.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Structure 30%

Advanced

92–100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Points Earned

Grammar and Spelling

14 to 15 points

Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

12 to 13 points

There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1 to 11 points

There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Current APA Format Compliance

14 to 15 points

There are 0–1 minor errors in current APA format in the required items: title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line spacing, heading, citations, and references.

12 to 13 points

There are 2–3 minor errors in current APA format in the required items.

1 to 11 points

There are more than 3 errors in current APA format in the required items.

0 points

A title page is not present and/or there are more than 5 errors in current APA format in the required items.

Page Count/Source Requirement

14 to 15 points

The required page count of 10–12 pages is met. This applies to the entire assignment, including the Cover Page, Annotated Bibliography, Research Questions, Supporting Documentation and References page(s). A minimum of 12 significant, scholarly resources will be cited and referenced.

12 to 13 points

The minimum page count of 10 pages is met. Ten – 11 significant, scholarly resources cited and referenced.

1 to 11 points

0 points

The page count is far less than 10 pages. Less than five significant, scholarly resources cited and referenced.

Total

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