Narrative Writing

1 Unsatisfactory 0.00%

2 Less than Satisfactory 74.00%

3 Satisfactory 79.00%

4 Good 87.00%

5 Excellent 100.00%

100.0 %Criteria

20.0 %Statement of Common Findings Addressed in Each of the Articles

A statement of common findings addressed in each of the articles is either missing or incomplete.

A statement of common findings addressed in each of the articles is present, but incomplete or inaccurate The statement does not demonstrate that the learner has a solid grasp of the articles' meanings.

A statement of common findings addressed in each of the articles is present, but overly cursory, and demonstrates only a vague understanding of the findings of each article.

A statement of common findings addressed in each of the articles is present. The statement demonstrates that the learner has a moderate understanding of the findings of each article.

A statement of common findings addressed in each of the articles is present and thorough. The statement demonstrates that the learner has a clear understanding of the findings of each article.

30.0 %Statement of the Conclusions that can be Drawn when the Articles are Taken Together as a Single Entity

No statement of the conclusions that can be drawn when the articles are taken together as a single entity is present.

A statement of the conclusions that can be drawn when the articles are taken together as a single entity is present, but it lacks depth of reason.

A statement of the conclusions that can be drawn when the articles are taken together as a single entity is present and demonstrates limited depth of reason though it is not thorough.

A statement of the conclusions that can be drawn when the articles are taken together as a single entity is present and demonstrates some depth of reason.

A statement of the conclusions that can be drawn when the articles are taken together as a single entity is present, thorough, and demonstrates great depth of reason.

30.0 %Discussion of how These Studies Inform the Research Gap

No discussion of how these studies inform the research gap is present.

A discussion of how these studies inform the research gap is present, but it lacks depth of reason.

A discussion of how these studies inform the research gap is present and demonstrates limited depth of reason though it is not thorough.

A discussion of how these studies inform the research gap is present and demonstrates some depth of reason.

A discussion of how these studies inform the research gap is present and demonstrates great depth of reason.

10.0 %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. They are descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

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

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing

Mechanical 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 %APA Format

Required format is rarely followed correctly. No reference page is included. No in-text citations are used.

Required format elements are missing or incorrect. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Reference page is present. However, in-text citations are inconsistently used.

Required format is generally correct. However, errors are present (e.g. font, cover page, margins, and in-text citations). Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented though some errors are present.

Required format is used, but minor errors are present (e.g. headings and direct quotes). Reference page is present and includes all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.

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

100 %Total Weightage