| Course Code | Class Code | Assignment Title | Total Points |
| PSY-812 | PSY-812-O500 | Problem Statement/ Research Questions | 235.0 |
| Criteria | Percentage | 1: Unsatisfactory (0.00%) | 2: Less Than Satisfactory (73.00%) | 3: Satisfactory (82.00%) | 4: Good (91.00%) | 5: Excellent (100.00%) | Comments | Points Earned |
| Criteria | 100.0% |
| Clearly Articulated and Focused Potential Problem Statement | 20.0% | A clearly articulated and focused potential problem statement is not presented. | A clearly articulated and focused potential problem statement is included, but is incomplete not addressing all necessary components. | A clearly articulated and focused potential problem statement is presented, but is cursory addressing most components superficially | A clearly articulated and focused potential problem statement is reasonable and scholarly. Components are all addressed with reasonable detail. | A clearly articulated and focused potential problem statement is thoroughly presented. Components are all addressed with rich detail. |
| Research-Supported Rationale for Exploring the Problem | 25.0% | A research-supported rationale for exploring the problem is not presented. | A research-supported rationale for exploring the problem is included, but is incomplete or illogical. | A research-supported rationale for exploring the problem is presented, but is cursory. Most of the research used to support the gap or need is outdated. | A research-supported rationale for exploring the problem is reasonable and scholarly, but some research used to support the gap or need is outdated. | A research-supported rationale for exploring the problem is thoroughly presented. Sources in support of the gap or need are scholarly current or seminal research. |
| Four Potential Research Questions | 25.0% | Four potential research questions are not presented. | Four potential research questions are included, but are illogical or unreasonable. The research questions demonstrate no alignment with the problem statement presented. | Four potential research questions are presented, but are not all valid. The research questions demonstrate little alignment with the problem statement presented. | Four potential research questions are reasonable and scholarly. The research questions demonstrate relative alignment with the problem statement presented. | Four potential research questions are meaningful and scholarly. The research questions demonstrate clear alignment with the problem statement presented. |
| Synthesis and Argument | 10.0% | No synthesis of source information is evident. Statement of purpose is not followed to a justifiable conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses non-credible sources. | Synthesis of source information is attempted, but is not successful. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. | Synthesis of source information is present, but pedantic. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. | Synthesis of source information is present and meaningful. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. | Synthesis of source information is present and is scholarly. Argument is clear and convincing, presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. |
| Thesis Development and Purpose | 10.0% | Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. | Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. | Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. | Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. They are descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. | Thesis and/or main claim are clear and comprehensive; the essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. |
| Mechanics of Writing | 5.0% | Mechanical errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. | Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. | Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. | Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. | Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. |
| APA Format | 5.0% | Required format is rarely followed correctly. No reference page is included. No in-text citations are used. | Required format elements are missing or incorrect. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Reference page is present. However, in-text citations are inconsistently used. | Required format is generally correct. However, errors are present (e.g. font, cover page, margins, and in-text citations). Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented though some errors are present. | Required format is used, but minor errors are present (e.g. headings and direct quotes). Reference page is present and includes all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. | The document is correctly formatted. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. |
| Total Weightage | 100% |
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