practical connection.

Novice (0-15 points)

Competent

(16-29 points)

Proficient

(30-40 points)

Writing Skills, Grammar, and APA Formatting

Assignment does not demonstrate graduate-level proficiency in organization, grammar, and style. Assignment is poorly written and confusing. Ideas are not communicated effectively. Student paid no attention to spelling and punctuation. Demonstrates poor writing skills. The assignment lacks the use of APA formatting and does not provide proper citations or includes no citations.

Assignment demonstrates graduate-level proficiency in organization, grammar, and style. Assignment is effectively communicated, but some sections lacking clarity. Student paid some attention to spelling and punctuation, but there are errors within the writing. Needs attention to proper writing skills. Use of APA formatting and citations of outside resources, but has a few instances in which proper citations are missing.

Assignment strongly demonstrates graduate-level proficiency in organization, grammar, and style. Assignment is well written, and ideas are well developed and explained. Demonstrates strong writing skills. Student paid close attention to spelling and punctuation. Sentences and paragraphs are grammatically correct. Proper use of APA formatting. Properly and explicitly cited outside resources. Reference list matches citations.

Maintains Purpose/Focus

Submission lacks focus or contains major drifts in focus.

Submissions has an organizational structure and the focus is clear throughout.

Submission is well organized and has a tight and cohesive focus that is integrated throughout the document

Understanding of Course Content

Student does not demonstrate understanding of course content and knowledge.

Student demonstrates some understanding of course content and knowledge.

Student demonstrates understand of course content and knowledge.

Work Environment Application

Student does not demonstrate the practical application, or ability to apply, of course objectives within a work environment.

Student demonstrates some practical application, or ability to apply, of course objectives within a work environment.

Student strongly demonstrates the practical application, or ability to apply, of course objectives within a work environment.

Assignment Requirements

Did not complete the required assignment.

Completed portions of the assignment.

Student completed all required portions of the assignment.