The student is expected to do in-depth research in preparation for this paper. Students must document the organization’s history, development, political culture or affiliations, leadership, strength, philosophy, and latest terrorist activities. Term papers are to be typed, double spaced, follow APA format, and should be no shorter than five (5) pages and no longer than ten (10) pages in length, excluding the bibliography and cover page. Please note, this is a research paper so I am looking for references throughout.
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Written
Communication
Rubric for
DSC 4012
Level of Achievement
Evaluators assign a one (1) to any measure that does not meet benchmark level performance
Benchmark
2
Milestones
3 4
Capstone
5
Content and
Development
Very limited development
of content; (focus,
relevance, purpose,
explanations); little
use/application of course
concepts and terms to show
knowledge of subject
matter.
Adequate development of
content; (focus, relevance,
purpose, explanations); some
use of course concepts and
terms to show knowledge of
subject matter.
Competent development of
content (focus, relevance,
purpose, explanations);
appropriate use/application
of course concepts & terms
to show knowledge of
subject matter.
Masterful development of
content (focus, relevance,
purpose, explanations);
shows comprehensive
knowledge of subject matter
through full use/application
of course concepts and
terms.
Organization
Paragraphs had little to no
organization.
Transitions were poor.
Sequence of ideas is limited.
Some paragraphs were
organized around topic
sentences with some
development. Some
transitions were awkward.
Sequence of ideas is
adequate.
Most paragraphs were
organized around topic
sentences and were well
developed. Most transitions
were adequate. Sequence of
ideas is competent.
All paragraphs were
organized around topic
sentences and fully
developed. All transitions
were used effectively.
Sequence of ideas is
effective.
Control of Syntax and
Mechanics
Language, word choice, and
sentence variety
Uses language that
sometimes impedes
meaning because of errors
in usage. Repetitive words
and sentence types.
Uses language that generally
conveys meaning to readers
with clarity, although writing
may include some errors.
Uses straightforward
language that generally
conveys meaning to readers.
The language in the
portfolio has few errors.
Uses graceful language that
skillfully communicates
meaning to readers with
clarity and fluency, and is
virtually error-free.
Referencing/Citing
Sources and
Research
Documentation and
referencing of research
Neglects important sources.
Overuse of quotations or
paraphrase to substitute
writer’s own ideas. Possibly
uses source material without
acknowledgement.
Uses relevant sources but
lacks in variety of sources
and/or the skillful
combination of sources.
Quotations & paraphrases
may be too long or
inconsistently referenced.
Uses sources to support,
extend, and inform, but not
substitute writer’s own
development of idea.
Doesn’t overuse quotes, but
may not always conform to
required APA style manual.
Uses sources to support,
extend, and inform, but not
substitute writer’s own
development of idea.
Doesn’t overuse quotes.
Conforms to required APA
referencing style.
Written
Communication
Rubric for
DSC 4012
Level of Achievement
Evaluators assign a one (1) to any measure that does not meet benchmark level performance
Benchmark
2
Milestones
3 4
Capstone
5
Content and
Development
Very limited development
of content; (focus,
relevance, purpose,
explanations); little
use/application of course
concepts and terms to show
knowledge of subject
matter.
Adequate development of
content; (focus, relevance,
purpose, explanations); some
use of course concepts and
terms to show knowledge of
subject matter.
Competent development of
content (focus, relevance,
purpose, explanations);
appropriate use/application
of course concepts & terms
to show knowledge of
subject matter.
Masterful development of
content (focus, relevance,
purpose, explanations);
shows comprehensive
knowledge of subject matter
through full use/application
of course concepts and
terms.
Organization
Paragraphs had little to no
organization.
Transitions were poor.
Sequence of ideas is limited.
Some paragraphs were
organized around topic
sentences with some
development. Some
transitions were awkward.
Sequence of ideas is
adequate.
Most paragraphs were
organized around topic
sentences and were well
developed. Most transitions
were adequate. Sequence of
ideas is competent.
All paragraphs were
organized around topic
sentences and fully
developed. All transitions
were used effectively.
Sequence of ideas is
effective.
Control of Syntax and
Mechanics
Language, word choice, and
sentence variety
Uses language that
sometimes impedes
meaning because of errors
in usage. Repetitive words
and sentence types.
Uses language that generally
conveys meaning to readers
with clarity, although writing
may include some errors.
Uses straightforward
language that generally
conveys meaning to readers.
The language in the
portfolio has few errors.
Uses graceful language that
skillfully communicates
meaning to readers with
clarity and fluency, and is
virtually error-free.
Referencing/Citing
Sources and
Research
Documentation and
referencing of research
Neglects important sources.
Overuse of quotations or
paraphrase to substitute
writer’s own ideas. Possibly
uses source material without
acknowledgement.
Uses relevant sources but
lacks in variety of sources
and/or the skillful
combination of sources.
Quotations & paraphrases
may be too long or
inconsistently referenced.
Uses sources to support,
extend, and inform, but not
substitute writer’s own
development of idea.
Doesn’t overuse quotes, but
may not always conform to
required APA style manual.
Uses sources to support,
extend, and inform, but not
substitute writer’s own
development of idea.
Doesn’t overuse quotes.
Conforms to required APA
referencing style.
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