Literature Review

Criteria Exemplary A=15-13.95

Proficient B=13.94-12.78

Developing C=12.77- 11.55

Emerging D=11.54- 10.35

Points Awarded and Comments

Intro- duction

Problem statement and research question clearly defined. Problem statement supported well by evidence. Databases, and concepts used for search also provided.

Problem statement and research question clearly defined. Problem statement not supported well by evidence. Databases, and concepts used for search also provided.

Problem statement and research question stated but is too vague or unclear.

Fails to identify the problem statement and research question.

Exemplary A=40-37.2

Proficient B=37.6-34

Developing C=33.9-30.8

Emerging D=30.4-27.6

Points Awarded and Comments

Research and Analysis

At least five (5) scholarly sources which are current (within the last 5 years), relevant, consistent, and related to the topic are cited, and the findings are summarized. There is an analysis (comparison/contras t) of the articles.

At least five (5) scholarly sources which are current (within the last 5 years), relevant, consistent, and related to the topic are cited, and the findings are summarized. There is limited or no analysis (comparison and contrast) of the articles.

Three (3) scholarly sources are used. Not all sources are current (within the last 5 years), relevant, consistent, and related to the topic. There is limited or no analysis (comparison and contrast) of the articles.

No scholarly sources are cited which are current (within the last 5 years), relevant, consistent, and related to the topic. There is limited or no analysis (comparison and contrast) of the articles.

Exemplary A=15-13.95

Proficient B=13.94-12.78

Developing C=12.77- 11.55

Emerging D=11.54- 10.35

Points Awarded and Comments

Conclusion and Reflection

Thoroughly summarizes what was learned from this assignment and the topic. Includes if new knowledge was gained.

Clearly summarizes what was learned from the assignment and the topic. Includes if new knowledge was gained.

Mostly summarizes what was learned from the assignment and the topic. Does not include whether new

Minimal or lack of summary on topic.

knowledge was gained.

Exemplary A=20-18.6

Proficient B=18.5-17

Developing C=16 -15.4

Emerging D=15.3-13.8

Points Awarded and Comments

Writing Content is expressed in third person (except for the reflection section). The writing is well organized, logical, and clearly stated with little or no grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. The assignment follows all the guidelines.

Content is expressed in third person (except for the reflection section). The writing is mostly organized, logical, and clearly stated and with minimal grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. Not all assignment guidelines are followed.

Content is expressed in the third person (except for the reflection section). The writing is organized, but some ideas are off topic. There are many grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

Content is not expressed in third person (except for the reflection section). The writing is disorganized, not on topic, and with numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

Exemplary A=10-9.3

Proficient B=9.2-8.5

Developing C=8.4-7.7

Emerging D=7.6-6.9

Points Awarded and Comments

APA Compliant with current APA formatting. References are appropriate and properly cited within the paper and on the reference page. All references are included. Minimal errors are noted.

Effective use of current APA formatting guidelines. References are mostly appropriate and well cited within the paper and on the reference page. Occasional errors are noted.

Fair use of current APA formatting guidelines Provides references that may not be relevant or appropriately cited. All sources cited are not present on the reference page. Multiple errors are noted.

APA formatting guidelines are not used. Does not provide any references cited within the paper. Many errors noted.

Maximum Points 100