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Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

175 points

Advanced 90-100%

Proficient 70-89%

Developing 1-69%

Not present

Content

113 to 125 points

The paper exceeds content requirements:

All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.

Content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.

Major points are stated clearly and are supported by professional literature or logic.

Meaningful use of source material and analytical reasoning to elaborate upon the topic or theme.

Research is adequate and timely for the topic.

The context and purpose of the writing are clear.

The paper includes a title page, 8–10 full pages of content (approximately 2400-3000 words) and a references page.

88 to 112 points

The paper meets content requirements:

All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.

Content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.

Major points are stated clearly and are supported by professional literature or logic.

Meaningful use of source material and analytical reasoning to elaborate upon the topic or theme.

Research is adequate and timely for the topic.

The context and purpose of the writing are clear.

The paper includes a title page, 8–10 full pages of content (approximately 2400-3000 words) and a references page.

1 to 87 points

The paper meets some of the content requirements:

All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.

Content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.

Major points are stated clearly and are supported by professional literature or logic.

Meaningful use of source material and analytical reasoning to elaborate upon the topic or theme.

Research is adequate and timely for the topic.

The context and purpose of the writing are clear.

The paper includes a title page, 8–10 full pages content (approximately 2400-3000 words) and a references page.

0 points

Not present.

Organization/Readability

45 to 50 points

The paper exceeds organization/readability requirements:

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

Ideas flow in a logical sequence.

The structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.

The paper’s organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose.

Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and direct the flow of thought throughout the paper.

The conclusion logically derives from the paper’s ideas.

35 to 44 points

The paper meets organization/readability requirements:

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

Ideas flow in a logical sequence.

The structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.

The paper’s organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose.

Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and direct the flow of thought throughout the paper.

The conclusion logically derives from the paper’s ideas.

The conclusion reviews the major points for the appropriate audience.

1 to 34 points

The paper meets some of the organization/readability requirements:

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

Ideas flow in a logical sequence.

The structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.

The paper’s organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose.

Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and direct the flow of thought throughout the paper.

The conclusion logically derives from the paper’s ideas.

The conclusion reviews the major points for the appropriate audience.

0 points

Not present.

Structure 30%

75 points

Advanced 90-100% (A)

Proficient 70-89% (B-C)

Developing 1-69% (< D)

Not present

APA Format

45 to 50 points

The paper exceeds APA format requirements:

The references page contains at least 8 scholarly sources.

The paper follows current APA format guidelines (Student Standards).

The work is original, giving credit to all borrowed ideas.

Direct quotes should not be used. Instead, paraphrase information to demonstrate mastery of concepts.

35 to 44 points

The paper meets APA format requirements:

The references page contains at least 8 scholarly sources.

The paper follows current APA format guidelines

(Student Standards).

The work is original, giving credit to all borrowed ideas. Direct quotes should not be used. Instead, paraphrase information to demonstrate mastery of concepts.

1 to 34 points

The paper meets some APA format requirements:

The references page contains at least 8 scholarly sources.

The paper follows current APA format guidelines (Student Standards).

The work is original, giving credit to all borrowed ideas. Direct quotes should not be used. Instead, paraphrase information to demonstrate mastery of concepts.

0 points

Not present.

Spelling and Grammar

23 to 25 points

The paper exceeds spelling/grammar requirements:

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Spelling is correct.

18 to 22 points

The paper meets spelling/grammar requirements:

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Spelling is correct.

1 to 17 points

The paper meets some spelling/grammar requirements:

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Spelling is correct.

0 points

Not present.