Pancreatic Cancer case study

Beginning 1

Developing 2

Accomplished 3

Exemplary 4

Score

Goal Statement

Incomplete and/or unfocused

States the paper’s purpose in a single sentence

Clearly states the paper’s purpose in a single sentence

Clearly and concisely states the paper’s purpose in a single sentence, which is engaging, and thought provoking

Introduction

There is no clear introduction or main topic and the structure of the paper is missing.

States the main topic but does not adequately follow the structure of the paper

States the main topic and follow the structure of the paper.

States the main topic in a engaging manner and follow the structure of the paper.

Body

No evidence of structure or organization.

Logical organization;

But the association of ideas is not fully developed

Each paragraph has sufficient supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea

Demonstrates logical and subtle sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs; transitions are used to enhance organization

Conclusion

Incomplete and/or unfocused.

The conclusion does not adequately restate the thesis.

The conclusion restates the thesis.

The conclusion is engaging and restates the thesis.

Citation and

Bibliography

Absent or only internet site are cited.

Inconsistencies evident. Few cited works, both are done in the correct format. Done in the correct format with many errors. Includes 3 major references (e.g. science journal articles, books, but no more than two internet sites.

Some cited works are done in the correct format.

Done in the correct format with some errors. Includes 4 major references (e.g. science journal articles, books, but no more than two internet sites.

All cited works are done in the correct format with no errors.

Done in the correct format with no errors. Includes more than 5 major references (e.g. science journal articles, books, but no more than two internet sites.

Grammar and Style

Numerous and distracting errors in sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization and spelling.

Many errors in sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization and spelling.

Almost no errors in sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization and spelling.

No errors in sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization and spelling.