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Objectives/Criteria Performance Indicators Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations Exceptional

Quantity of Work (1 point) Less than 5 sources used or 3 or more non-peer- reviewed journals used.

(1.5 points) 5 sources used with 2 non-peer- reviewed sources.

(2 points) At least 5 appropriate sources were used with 4 or fewer non-peer reviewed.

Currency The timeliness of the information.

(1 point) Less than 50% of the sources had currency described.

(1.5 points) Inconsistently answered the following questions about the currency of each source.

(2 points) Able to consistently answer the following questions about the currency of each source: • When was the information

published or posted? • Has the information been revised

or updated? • Is the information current or out-

of-date for the topic? • Is the source URL functional?

Relevance The importance of the information for your needs.

(0-4 point) Less than 50% of the sources had the relevance described.

(5 points) Inconsistently answered the following questions about

(7 points) Able to consistently answer the following questions about the relevance of each source:

the relevance of each source.

• Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?

• Who is the intended audience? • Is the information at an

appropriate level (i.e., not too elementary or advanced for your needs)?

• Have you looked at a variety of sources before determining this is one you will use?

• Would you consider using this source for a research paper?

Authority The source of the information.

(1 point) Less than 50% of the sources had the authority described.

(1.5 points) Inconsistently answered the following questions about the authority of each source.

(2 points) Able to consistently answer the following questions about the authority of each source: • Who is the author/

publisher/source/sponsor? • Are the author’s credentials or

organizational affiliations given? • What are the author’s

qualifications to write on the topic?

• Is there contact information, such as a publisher or email address?

• Does the source URL reveal anything about the author or source (e.g., .com, .edu, .gov, .org, .net)?

Accuracy The reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the informational content.

(0-4 points) Less than 50% of the sources had the accuracy described.

(5 points) Inconsistently answered the following questions about the accuracy of each source.

(7 points) Able to consistently answer the following questions about the accuracy of each source: • Where does the information come

from? • Is the information supported by

evidence? • Has the information been

reviewed or refereed? • Can you verify any of the

information in another source or from personal knowledge?

• Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion?

• Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors?

Purpose The reason the information exists.

(1 point) Less than 50% of the sources had the purpose described.

(1.5 points) Inconsistently answered the following questions about

(2 points) Able to consistently answer the following questions about the purpose of each source:

the purpose of each source.

• What is the purpose of the information? Inform? Teach? Sell? Entertain? Persuade?

• Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?

• Is the information fact? Opinion? Propaganda?

• Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?

• Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases?

Audience Awareness

(1.5 points) Multiple errors: 4+ errors in the APA formatting, personal references were used, and/or issues with grammar, spelling, and format.

(2.5 points) Minor errors: 1–2 errors in the APA formatting, formatting issues, language issues, and/or grammar and spelling problems.

(3 points) Clear understanding of the audience was demonstrated in the annotations. Appropriate language was used, with no personal references (I, we, my). APA style was used and document formatted for easy reading.

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