TOPIC ASSIGNMENT

Criteria

Advanced

Satisfies criteria w/ excellence

Proficient

Satisfies Criteria

Developing

Satisfies most criteria

Below Expectations

Does not satisfy criteria

Not Present

Content

Topic & Rationale

13 to 14 pts.

· 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 pts.

· 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 pts.

· Topic is selected from available list or preapproved by instructor. Topic is relevant to marital counseling.

· Rationale is marginally clear and concise.

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1 to 10 pts.

· Topic is selected from available list or preapproved by instructor. Topic is relevant to marital counseling.

· Rationale is not clear.

0 points

Structure

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

6 pts.

· 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 pts.

· 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 pts.

· 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.

1 to 3 pts.

· 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 points