Rubric.docx

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

Requirements

50.0 to >40.0 pts

Meets Expectation

The Portfolio includes all of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

40.0 to >30.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

The Portfolio includes most of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

30.0 to >20.0 pts

Below Expectation

The Portfolio includes some of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

20.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

The Portfolio includes few of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

50.0 pts

Content

50.0 to >40.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Demonstrates strong or adequate knowledge of human services positions correctly represents knowledge from the readings and sources.

40.0 to >30.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.

30.0 to >20.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.

20.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Fails to demonstrate knowledge of the materials.

50.0 pts

Analysis

40.0 to >32.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Provides strong or adequate thought, insight and analysis of concepts and applications regarding human services positions.

32.0 to >24.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in thought, insight and analysis.

24.0 to >16.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major errors or omissions in thought, insight and analysis.

16.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Fails to demonstrate thought, insight and analysis.

40.0 pts

Synthesis and Evaluation

40.0 to >32.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Demonstrates strong or adequate synthesis and evaluation of course concepts in human services positions.

32.0 to >24.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in synthesis and evaluation.

24.0 to >16.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major errors or omissions in synthesis and evaluation.

16.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Fails to demonstrate synthesis and evaluation.

40.0 pts

Decision-Making

40.0 to >32.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Demonstrates strong or adequate thought and insight in decision-making regarding human services.

32.0 to >24.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in decision-making.

24.0 to >16.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major errors or omissions in decision-making.

16.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Fails to demonstrate decision-making.

40.0 pts

sources

20.0 to >16.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Cites and integrates at least four credible sources.

16.0 to >12.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Cites and integrates three credible sources.

12.0 to >8.0 pts

Below Expectation

Cites and integrates two or one credible source.

8.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Cites and integrates no credible sources.

20.0 pts

Application of Source Material

20.0 to >16.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Sources well or adequately chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue; knowledge from the course linked properly to source material.

16.0 to >12.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Some significant but not major problems with selection and linkage of sources.

12.0 to >8.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major problems with selection and linkage of sources.

8.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Source selection is seriously flawed; no linkage to knowledge from the course.

20.0 pts

Organization

30.0 to >24.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Project is clearly organized, well written, and in proper essay format including an introduction, body, and conclusion. Conforms to project requirements.

24.0 to >18.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Small number of significant but not major flaws in organization and writing; is in proper essay format. In a minor way does not conform to project requirements.

18.0 to >12.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major problems in organization and writing; does not completely follow proper essay format. In a significant way does not conform to project requirements.

12.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Project is not well organized or well written and is not in proper essay format. Does not conform to project requirements.

30.0 pts

Grammar and Style

30.0 to >24.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Strong sentence and paragraph structure; few or no minor errors in grammar and spelling; appropriate writing style; clear and concise with no unsupported comments.

24.0 to >18.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Small number of significant but not major errors in grammar and spelling; generally appropriate writing.

18.0 to >12.0 pts

Below Expectation

Inconsistent to inadequate sentence and paragraph development; work needed on grammar and spelling; does not meet program expectations.

12.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Poor quality; unacceptable in terms of grammar and/or spelling; inappropriate writing style that interferes with clarity.

30.0 pts

Demonstrates proper use of APA style

30.0 to >24.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Project contains proper APA formatting, with no more than one significant error.

24.0 to >18.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Few errors in APA formatting, with no more than two to three significant errors.

18.0 to >12.0 pts

Below Expectation

Significant errors in APA formatting, with four to five significant errors.

12.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Numerous errors in APA formatting, with more than five significant errors.

30.0 pts