TOPIC ASSIGNMENT

Criteria Ratings Points

Topic & Rationale

14 to >12.0 pts

Advanced

• Topic is selected from available list or preapproved by instructor. Topic is relevant to marital counseling. • Rationale is clear and concise. • Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis.

12 to >11.0 pts

Proficient

• Topic is selected from available list or preapproved by instructor. Topic is relevant to marital counseling. • Rationale is marginally clear and concise. • Major points are supported by examples.

11 to >3.0 pts

Developing

• Topic is selected from available list or preapproved by instructor. Topic is relevant to marital counseling. • Rationale is marginally clear and concise.

3 to >0.0 pts

Below Expectations

• Topic is selected from available list or preapproved by instructor. Topic is relevant to marital counseling. • Rationale is not clear.

0 pts

Not Present

14 pts

Grammar, spelling, APA citation (if applicable), word count

6 to >5.0 pts

Advanced

• Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. • Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. Five references are cited in current APA format, and in reference list correctly. • Minimum word count of 200 words is met or exceeded.

5 to >4.0 pts

Proficient

• Spelling and grammar has some errors. Sentences are presented as well. • Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. Five references are cited with some APA formatting. • Minimum word count of 200 words is met or exceeded.

4 to >3.0 pts

Developing

• Spelling and grammar errors distract. Select sentences are incomplete or unclear. • Paragraphs include limited variety in sentence structures. Where applicable, references are minimally cited in current APA format. • Minimum word count of 200 words is met.

3 to >0.0 pts

Below Expectations

• Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. • Paragraphs are poorly formed. Where applicable, references are not cited in current APA format. • Minimum word count of 200 words is not met.

0 pts

Not Present

6 pts

Total Points: 20

Research Paper: Topic Assignment Grading Rubric | EDCO811_B01_202230