Assignment 2

1 Unsatisfactory 0.00%

2 Less than Satisfactory 75.00%

3 Satisfactory 79.00%

4 Good 89.00%

5 Excellent 100.00%

75.0 %Content

10.0 %Introduction of the Topic

Paper does not offer an introduction of the topic.

Paper offers an introduction of the topic that is insufficient and lacks relevant information.

Paper offers an introduction of the topic that meets minimum requirements of the assignment.

Introduction of the topic is written in a manner that provides the reader with a solid background of the topic.

Introduction of the topic is written in a manner that provides the reader with a solid background of the topic, while creating interest in the reader for further knowledge.

10.0 %Literature Review in Research

An explanation for how the literature review is used in research is not offered.

An explanation for how the literature review is used in research is insufficient, omitting relevant information.

An explanation for how the literature review is used in research meets the basic criteria of the assignment.

An explanation for how the literature review is used in research is offered in detail.

An explanation for how the literature review is used in research is offered in detail, while demonstrating higher level or critical thinking.

10.0 %Ethical Considerations for Data Collection

The ethical considerations for the data collection of the selected research are not offered.

The ethical considerations for the data collection of the selected research are insufficiently explained, omitting relevant information.

The ethical considerations for the data collection of the selected research meet the basic criteria of the assignment.

The ethical considerations for the data collection of the selected research are explained in a detailed manner.

The ethical considerations for the data collection of the selected research are explained in a concise manner that demonstrates or critical reflective thinking.

15.0 %Explanation of What the Data Reveals in Terms of Statistical Analysis

An explanation of what the data reveals in terms of statistical analysis not offered.

An explanation of what the data reveals in terms of statistical analysis is insufficiently explained, omitting relevant information.

An explanation of what the data reveals in terms of statistical analysis meets the basic criteria of the assignment.

An explanation of what the data reveals in terms of statistical analysis meets the basic criteria of the assignment is accurate and explained in a detailed manner.

An explanation of what the data reveals in terms of statistical analysis is both accurate and explained in a manner that demonstrates critical thinking or reflective thought.

20.0 %Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Specific Study

An evaluation of whether there was enough information to make a decision on the effectiveness of the specific study is not offered.

An evaluation of whether there was enough information to make a decision on the effectiveness of the specific study is insufficiently explained, omitting relevant information.

An evaluation of whether there was enough information to make a decision on the effectiveness of the specific study meets the basic criteria of the assignment.

An evaluation of whether there was enough information to make a decision on the effectiveness of the specific study is explained in a detailed and relevant manner.

An evaluation of whether there was enough information to make a decision on the effectiveness of the specific study is explained in a detailed and relevant manner, while demonstrating critical thinking.

10.0 %Summary of the Conclusions from Literature Review.

A summary of the conclusions from the literature review is not offered.

A summary of the conclusions from the literature review is insufficient, omitting relevant information.

A summary of the conclusions from the literature review meets the basic criteria of the assignment.

A summary of the conclusions from the literature review is concise and relevant.

A summary of the conclusions from the literature review is concise and relevant, while providing a new perspective of the content.

20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.

Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

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.

5.0 %Format

2.0 %Paper Format (1- inch margins; 12-point-font; double-spaced; Times New Roman)

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.

Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

All format elements are correct.

3.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting are appropriate to assignment)

No reference page is included. No citations are used.

Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.

Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.

Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and style is usually correct.

In-text citations and a reference page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

100 %Total Weightage