Question 8A

Satisfactory

Quality of Work Submitted: The extend of which work meets the assignned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking.

26 (26%) - 30 (30%)

Assignment meets expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 50% containing good breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics.

0 (0%) - 25 (25%)

Assignment superficially meets some of the expectations. Two or more required topics are either not addressed or inadequately addressed.

Quality of Work Submitted: The purpose of the paper is clear.

4 (4%) - 5 (5%)

Purpose of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.

0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

No purpose statement was provided.

Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student's ability to: Understand and interpret the assignment's key concepts.

8 (8%) - 10 (10%)

Demonstrates a clear understanding of key concepts.

0 (0%) - 7 (7%)

Shows a lack of understanding of key concepts, deviates from topics.

Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student's ability to: Apply and integrate material in course rsources (i.e. video, required readings, and textook) and credible outside resources.

16 (16%) - 20 (20%)

Integrates specific information from 1 credible outside resource and 2-3 course resources to support major points and point of view.

0 (0%) - 15 (15%)

Includes and integrates specific information from 0 to 1 resource to support major points and point of view.

Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student's ability to: Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections.

16 (16%) - 20 (20%)

Summarizes information gleaned from sources to support major points, but does not synthesize.

0 (0%) - 15 (15%)

Rarely or does not interpret, apply, and synthesize concepts, and/or strategies.

Written Expression and Formatting Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused--neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.

4 (4%) - 5 (5%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 80% of the time.

0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity < 60% of the time.

"Written Expression and Formatting English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation"

3 (3%) - 5 (5%)

Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

0 (0%) - 2 (2%)

Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

"Written Expression and Formatting The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list."

3 (3%) - 5 (5%)

Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors.

0 (0%) - 2 (2%)

Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.

Total Points: 100