You were encouraged to select a topic you found interesting or one that was relevant to your current or future career

Criteria

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Preparation

0 to 7 points

Research shows little knowledge of topic

8 to 13 points

Research not suitable but shows some knowledge

14 to 19 points

Research is suitable

20 to 25 points

Research is extensive

Outline Format

0 to 10 points

Headings only, missing subheadings.

Missing details below subheadings.

11 to 24 points

Incomplete headings.

Unclear how subheadings relate to headings.

Missing details below subheadings. 

25 to 39 points

Standard outline format used.

Clear headings for each paragraph.

Clear subheadings.

Missing details below subheadings.

40 to 50 points

Standard outline format used.

Clear headings for each paragraph.

Clear subheadings.

Details below subheadings relate to paragraph topic. 

Accuracy

0 to 10 points

Missing accurate information.

11 to 24 points

Information missing or inaccurate.

25 to 39 points

Missing important information.

40 to 50 points

Accurate information included in outline

Mechanics (free of grammatical, spelling and/or typographical errors, verb tense remained consistent throughout the entire paper, thoughts well-articulated and clearly presented)

0 to 7 points

Writing is unfocused, rambling, or contains serious errors; lacks detail and relevant data and information; poorly organized

8 to 13 points

Writing lacks clarity or conciseness and contains numerous errors; gives insufficient detail and relevant data and information; lacks organization

14 to 19 points

Writing is accomplished in terms of clarity and conciseness and contains only a few errors; includes sufficient details and relevant data and information; well-organized

20 to 25 points

Writing demonstrates a sophisticated clarity, conciseness, and correctness; includes thorough details and relevant data and information; extremely well-organized