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Physical Changes During Adulthood - Rubric

Physical Changes 30 points

Criteria Description

Explain one major physical change that occurs with age. Include factors that might

exacerbate this physical change.

5. Target 30 points

Essay expertly describes one major physical change that occurs with age and a few

factors that might exacerbate this physical change, and description is

comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. Essay

demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic and includes factors that

might exacerbate the physical changes.

4. Acceptable 25.5 points

Essay clearly describes one major physical change that occurs with age and a few

factors that might exacerbate this physical change, and description is strong with

sound analysis and some evidence to support claims. Essay demonstrates an

understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic and includes factors

that might exacerbate the physical changes.

3. Approaching 22.5 points

Essay adequately describes one major physical change that occurs with age and a

few factors that might exacerbate this physical change, but description is limited

and lacks some evidence to support claims. Essay demonstrates a basic

understanding of the topic and includes factors that might exacerbate physical

changes.

2. Insufficient 19.5 points

Essay inadequately describes one major physical change that occurs with age and a

few factors that might exacerbate this physical change, but description is weak and

missing evidence to support claims. Essay demonstrates a poor understanding of

the topic and does not include factors that might exacerbate physical changes.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Essay omits or incompletely describes one major physical change that occurs with

age and a few factors that might exacerbate this physical change.

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Biopsychosocial E�ects 30 points

Criteria Description

Describe the potential physical, psychological, and social effects of each physical

change.

5. Target 30 points

Essay expertly describes the potential physical, psychological, and social effects of

each physical change, and description is comprehensive and insightful with relevant

evidence to support claims.

4. Acceptable 25.5 points

Essay clearly describes the potential physical, psychological, and social effects of

each physical change, and description is strong with sound analysis and some

evidence to support claims.

3. Approaching 22.5 points

Essay adequately describes the potential physical, psychological, and social effects

of each physical change, but the description is limited and lacks some evidence to

support claims.

2. Insufficient 19.5 points

Essay inadequately describes the potential physical, psychological, and social

effects of each physical change, but description is weak and missing evidence to

support claims.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Essay omits or incompletely describes the potential physical, psychological, and

social effects of each physical change.

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Evidence-based Intervention 10 points

Criteria Description

Analyze and share at least three expert-based best practices for navigating the physical

changes. The expert-based best practices should include preventative methods,

treatment interventions, and adaptive resources.

5. Target 10 points

Essay expertly shares an analysis of expert-based best practices for navigating the

physical changes for preventative methods, treatment interventions, and adaptive

resources.

4. Acceptable 8.5 points

Essay shares an advanced analysis of expert-based best practices for navigating the

physical changes for preventative methods, treatment interventions, and adaptive

resources.

3. Approaching 7.5 points

Essay shares an adequate analysis of expert-based best practices for navigating the

physical changes for preventative methods, treatment interventions, and adaptive

resources.

2. Insufficient 6.5 points

Essay shares an unclear and basic analysis of expert-based best practices for

navigating the physical changes for preventative methods, treatment interventions,

and adaptive resources.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Essay omits an analysis on expert-based best practices for navigating the physical

changes for preventative methods, treatment interventions, and adaptive

resources.

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Thesis, Position, or Purpose 7 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target 7 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly

directed to a specific audience.

4. Acceptable 5.95 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the

appropriate audience is demonstrated.

3. Approaching 5.25 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally

weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

2. Insufficient 4.55 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little

awareness of the intended audience.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate

audience is evident.

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Development, Structure, and Conclusion 8 points

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves

from development.

5. Target 8 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout.

The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous

conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

4. Acceptable 6.8 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression

of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the

development of the purpose.

3. Approaching 6 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on

each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

2. Insufficient 5.2 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are

inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic

and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections

between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

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Evidence 5 points

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates at least three, current, peer-reviewed academic sources as

evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

5. Target 5 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are

clearly considered. The selected sources are current, peer-reviewed academic

sources that are comprehensive.

4. Acceptable 4.25 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used. The selected sources

are current, peer-reviewed academic sources that are strong.

3. Approaching 3.75 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or

integration of other perspectives is present.

2. Insufficient 3.25 points

Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is

superficial or incorrect.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is missing. The writing relies

entirely on the perspective of the writer.

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Mechanics of Writing 5 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence

structure, etc.

5. Target 5 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence

structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable 4.25 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence

structure are used.

3. Approaching 3.75 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally

appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient 3.25 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language

choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language

choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

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Format/Documentation 5 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level;

documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,

appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. Target 5 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

4. Acceptable 4.25 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching 3.75 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious

errors.

2. Insufficient 3.25 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors

in documentation of sources are evident.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

Total 100 points

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