| Course Code | Class Code | Assignment Title | Total Points |
| CNL-540 | CNL-540-O500 | Benchmark - Research Review (Obj. 8.1 and 8.2) | 100.0 |
| Criteria | Percentage | Unsatisfactory (0.00%) | Less Than Satisfactory (74.00%) | Satisfactory (79.00%) | Good (87.00%) | Excellent (100.00%) | Comments | Points Earned |
| Content | 70.0% |
| Qualitative and Quantitative Research Reports | 20.0% | Reflection does not include a discussion about how qualitative and quantitative research reports guide the decision-making process.Reflection does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. | Reflection only vaguely or incompletely includes a discussion about how qualitative and quantitative research reports guide the decision-making process.Reflection demonstrates poor understanding of the topic. | Reflection provides a basic discussion about how qualitative and quantitative research reports guide the decision-making process.Reflection demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic. | Reflection provides a thorough discussion about how qualitative and quantitative research reports guide the decision-making process. Reflection provides examples to further understanding.Reflection demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic. | Reflection provides a comprehensive discussion about how qualitative and quantitative research reports guide the decision-making process. In addition, it explains how these methods of research might be helpful in their career as a professional counselor. Reflection demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic. |
| Characteristics of Effective Writing and Publication in Counseling and Psychological Research (C4.2, C8.2) | 25.0% | Reflection does not include a discussion about the characteristics of effective writing and publication in counseling and psychological research and how these guide the decision-making process. Reflection does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. | Reflection only vaguely or incompletely includes a discussion about the characteristics of effective writing and publication in counseling and psychological research and how these guide the decision-making process. Reflection demonstrates poor understanding of the topic. | Reflection provides a basic discussion about the characteristics of effective writing and publication in counseling and psychological research and how these guide the decision-making process. Reflection demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic. | Reflection provides a thorough discussion about the characteristics of effective writing and publication in counseling and psychological research and how these guide the decision-making process.Reflection demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic. | Reflection provides a comprehensive discussion about the characteristics of effective writing and publication in counseling and psychological research and how these guide the decision-making process. In addition, it explains how these methods of research might be helpful in their career as a professional counselor. Reflection demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic. |
| Diagnosis and Example | 25.0% | Reflection does not include a diagnosis as well as an example of how research can assist in treatment.Reflection does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. | Reflection only vaguely or incompletely includes a diagnosis as well as an example of how research can assist in treatment.Reflection demonstrates poor understanding of the topic. | Reflection provides a basic discussion about a diagnosis as well as an example of how research can assist in treatment.Reflection demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic. | Reflection provides a thorough discussion about a diagnosis as well as an example of how research can assist in treatment.Reflection demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic. | Reflection provides a comprehensive discussion about a diagnosis as well as an example of how research can assist in treatment.Reflection demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic. |
| Organization and Effectiveness | 15.0% |
| Paragraph Development and Transitions | 5.0% | Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are established. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. | Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of organization is evident. | Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other. | A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose. | There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless |
| Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) | 10.0% | Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. | Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. | Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. | 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. | Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. |
| Format | 15.0% |
| Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) | 5.0% | Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. | Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. | Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. | Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. | All format elements are correct. |
| Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) | 10.0% | Sources are not documented. | Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. | Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. | Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. | Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. |
| Total Weightage | 100% |