Human Services

Print

Selection of Project Topic Scoring Guide

Due Date: Unit 3 Percentage of Course Grade: 10%.

Selection of Project Topic Scoring Guide

Criteria	Non-performance	Basic	Proficient	Distinguished
Identify a specific topic related to adult development. 26%	Does not Identify a topic related to adult development.	Identifies a topic area related to adult development, but not a specific aspect.	Identifies a specific topic related to adult development.	Clearly and precisely identifies a specific topic related to adult development, describing possible factors involved.
Analyze current research related to a particular topic in adult development. 26%	Does not address research related to a particular topic.	Identifies research that is not current, or does not analyze it in relation to a particular topic in adult development.	Analyzes current research related to a particular topic in adult development.	Analyzes current research related to a particular topic in adult development, highlighting areas of current controversies or gaps in knowledge.
Articulate reasons for investigating a topic in adult development. 26%	Does not provide any reason for investigating a topic in adult development.	Refers to at least one possible reason for investigating a topic in adult development, but does not articulate it fully.	Articulates reasons for investigating a topic in adult development.	Articulates reasons for investigating a topic in adult development, pinpointing the contribution that new knowledge might make.
Employ correct grammar, usage, and mechanics. 11%	The writing contains serious and frequent errors in grammar and usage, and the mechanics obscure the writer's ideas.	The writing contains errors in grammar and usage, and the mechanics undermine clarity.	Employs correct grammar, usage, and mechanics with few errors.	Employs correct grammar, usage, and mechanics with no errors.
Adhere to APA formatting. 11%	Does not use APA formatting.	Uses some aspects of APA formatting, but not consistently.	Adheres to APA formatting with few errors.	Adheres to APA formatting consistently with no errors.