EPIDEMIOLOGY ASSIGNMENT

Levels of Achievement

Criteria

Proficient

Competent

Novice

Introduction and quality of discussion’s Argument

Weight 60.00%

100.00 %

It is consistent with application in research related to its context. Clarity of ideas. Comprehensive, in-depth and wide ranging.

70.00 %

The topic has a partially weak association to clarity of ideas and related topic. Relevant but not comprehensive.

15.00 %

Unable to address any part of the question and/or topic. Little relevance/some accuracy.

Objectivity of Tone, overall quality & Review of Literature in APA 6th format within past 7 years

Weight 10.00%

100.00 %

Tone is consistent, addressed professionally and objectively. Evidence in literature supports arguments.

70.00 %

The tone is not consistently objective. Some observations, some supportive evidence used.

15.00 %

No objectivity in tone. No evidence of literature review provided. Lacks evidence of critical analysis, poor to no use of supportive evidence.

Grammar / Writing Skills

Weight 7.50%

100.00 %

Excellent mechanics, sentence structure and organization with no grammatical mistakes.

70.00 %

Some grammatical lapses , uses emotional responses in lieu of relevant points.

0.00 %

Poor grammar, weak communication, lack of clarity.

Peer Reply #1

Weight 7.50%

100.00 %

Demonstrates an exceptional ability to analyze and synthesize student work, asks meaningful extending questions.

70.00 %

Some ability to meaningfully comment on other students work and ask meaningful questions.

0.00 %

No peer response

Peer Reply #2

Weight 7.50%

100.00 %

Demonstrates an exceptional ability to analyze and synthesize student work, asks meaningful extending questions.

70.00 %

Some ability to meaningfully comment on other students work and ask meaningful questions.

0.00 %

No Peer response

Overall APA Use

Weight 7.50%

100.00 %

Demonstrates an exceptional ability to apply 6th edition APA standards.

70.00 %

Some ability to to apply 6th edition APA standards. i.e. use of in-text citation, reference structure, quoting,etc.

0.00 %

No adherence to 6th edition APA standards.