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Introduction 33 points

Criteria Description

Introduction

5. 5: Excellent 33 points

An introduction is thoroughly presented and vividly contextualizes the topic.

4. 4: Good 30.03 points

An introduction is present and adequately contextualizes the topic.

3. 3: Satisfactory 27.06 points

An introduction is presented, but does not contextualize the topic well.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory 24.09 points

An introduction is present, but incomplete or illogical.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory 0 points

An introduction is either missing or not evident to the reader.

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Support of Common Themes 44 points

Criteria Description

Support of Common Themes

5. 5: Excellent 44 points

Support of common themes is thoroughly presented with rich detail.

4. 4: Good 40.04 points

Support of common themes is present and thorough.

3. 3: Satisfactory 36.08 points

Support of common themes is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory 32.12 points

Support of common themes is present, but inaccurate or illogical.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory 0 points

Support of common themes is either missing or not evident to the reader.

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Discussion of Conclusions 33 points

Criteria Description

Discussion of Conclusions

5. 5: Excellent 33 points

A discussion of the conclusions is thoroughly presented including an overall

summary of themes found in the articles and is strongly connected to the thesis

statement.

4. 4: Good 30.03 points

A discussion of the conclusions is presented and includes an overall summary of

themes found in the articles and reasonably connects to the thesis statement.

3. 3: Satisfactory 27.06 points

A discussion of the conclusions is presented, but it does not include an overall

summary of themes found in the articles or does not connect well to the thesis

statement.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory 24.09 points

A discussion of the conclusions is presented, but inaccurate or illogical.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory 0 points

A discussion of the conclusions is not presented.

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Synthesis and Argument 66 points

Criteria Description

Synthesis and Argument

5. 5: Excellent 66 points

Synthesis of source information is present and scholarly. Argument is clear and

convincing, presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner.

All sources are authoritative.

4. 4: Good 60.06 points

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.

3. 3: Satisfactory 54.12 points

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.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory 48.18 points

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.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory 0 points

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.

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Thesis Development and Purpose 22 points

Criteria Description

Thesis Development and Purpose

5. 5: Excellent 22 points

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and comprehensive; the essence of the paper is

contained within the thesis.

4. 4: Good 20.02 points

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.

3. 3: Satisfactory 18.04 points

Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory 16.06 points

Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not

clear.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory 0 points

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

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Mechanics of Writing 11 points

Criteria Description

Mechanics of Writing

5. 5: Excellent 11 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

4. 4: Good 10.01 points

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.

3. 3: Satisfactory 9.02 points

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the

reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory 8.03 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in

language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory 0 points

Mechanical errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of

meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.

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APA Format 11 points

Criteria Description

APA Format

5. 5: Excellent 11 points

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.

4. 4: Good 10.01 points

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.

3. 3: Satisfactory 9.02 points

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.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory 8.03 points

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.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory 0 points

Required format is rarely followed correctly. No reference page is included. No in-

text citations are used.

Total 220 points

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