M8 Short

Exceeds Expectations

(18-20 pts) Meets Expectation

(16-17.5 pts) Does not meet Expectation

(14-15.5 and below )

Responds directly to the question and includes pertinent, connected or applicable information. May exceed 700 words.

Paper responds directly to the question but is within 500-700 words.

Paper does not respond directly to the question and has less than 500 words

Provides at least 2 references in APA.

Includes at least 1 reference to readings in APA.

No references included

Paper has a coherent structure and the flow of the writing is easily understood. Paper grammatically correct with no spelling errors

Paper has a coherent structure and the flow of the writing is easily understood. Posting has only one or two grammatical or spelling errors

Paper does not have a coherent structure and the flow of the writing is hard to follow. Paper has multiple grammatical or spelling errors

Pointers: • Remember, that the body of the paper should be between 500-700 words. This does not include the words of the

question, title page, abstract page (if provided) and/or the reference list. • Direct quotes should not comprise more than 15% of the paper. For example, in a 500-word paper, the

maximum number of words that can be incorporated as direct quotes are 75. • Here are two small informal videos on how to avoid plagiarism; There are other internet

resources as well, so please make use of them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwOJvWhF_08 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q0NlWcTq1Y