research final Part 3

8 to >7.1 pts

A (90.00% to 100.00%)

Paper is responsive to and exceeds the requirements given in the instructions. It:... 1.) Responds to assigned or selected topic;... 2.) Goes beyond what is required in some meaningful way (e.g., ideas contribute a new dimension to what we know about the topic, unearths something unanticipated, etc.)

7.1 to >6.3 pts

B (80.00% to 89.9%)

Paper is responsive to and meets the requirements given in the instructions. It:... 1.) Responds to the assigned or selected topic;... 2.) Addresses each point of the assignment.

6.3 to >5.5 pts

C (70.00% to 79.9%)

Paper is somewhat responsive to the requirements given in the instructions. It:... 1.) Somewhat misses the point of the assigned or selected topic; and/or... 2.) Addresses less than all of the points of the assignment but more than half.

5.5 to >0 pts

F (0% to 69.9%)

Paper is unresponsive to the requirements given in the instructions. It:... 1.) Misses the point of the assigned or selected topic; and/or... 2.) Contains little evidence that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources in the course and that the paper topic connects in a meaningful way to the course content; and/or... 3.) Addresses less than half of the aspects of the assignment.

16 to >14.3 pts

A (90.00% to 100.00%)

The paper demonstrates:... 1.) In-depth understanding and application of concepts and issues presented in the course (e.g., insightful interpretations or analyses; accurate and perceptive parallels, ideas, opinions, and conclusions) showing that the student has absorbed the general principles and ideas presented and makes inferences about the concepts/issues or connects to them to other ideas;... 2.) Rich and relevant examples;... 3.) Thought-provoking ideas and interpretations, original thinking, new perspectives;... 4.) Original and critical thinking; and... 5.) Mastery and thoughtful/accurate application of knowledge and skills or strategies presented in the course.

14.3 to >12.7 pts

B (80.00% to 89.9%)

The paper demonstrates:... 1.) Understanding and application of the concepts and issues presented in the course demonstrating that the student has absorbed the general principles and ideas presented;... 2.) Relevant examples;... 3.) Thought-provoking ideas and interpretations, some original thinking; and... 4.) Critical thinking; and... 5.) Mastery and application of knowledge and skills or strategies presented in the course.

12.7 to >11.1 pts

C (70.00% to 79.9%)

The paper demonstrates:... 1.) Minimal understanding of concepts and issues presented in the course, and, although generally accurate, displays some omissions and/or errors; and/or... 2.) Few and/or irrelevant examples; and/or... 3.) Few if any thought-provoking ideas, little original thinking; and/or... 4.) “Regurgitated” knowledge rather than critical thinking;... 5.) Little mastery of skills and/or numerous errors when using the knowledge, skills or strategies presented in the course.

11.1 to >0 pts

F (0% to 69.9%)

The paper demonstrates:... 1.) Lack of understanding of the concepts and issues presented in the course and/or application is inaccurate and contains many omissions and/or errors; and/or... 2.) No examples or irrelevant examples; and/or... 3.) No thought-provoking ideas or original thinking; and/or... 4.) No critical thinking; and/or... 5.) Many critical errors when applying knowledge, skills, or strategies presented in the course.

8 to >7.1 pts

A (90.00% to 100.00%)

Writing or communication exceeds graduate-level expectations. The paper:... 1.) Includes language that is clear, concise, and appropriate;... 2.) Has few, if any, errors in spelling (if written), grammar, and syntax;... 3.) Is extremely well organized, logical, clear, and never confuses the reader or listener;... 4.) Uses a preponderance of original language and uses direct quotes only when necessary and/or appropriate;... 5.) Provides information about a source when citing or paraphrasing it.

7.1 to >6.3 pts

B (80.00% to 89.9%)

Writing or communication meets graduate-level expectations. The paper:... 1.) Includes language that is clear;... 2.) Has a few errors in spelling (if written), grammar, and syntax;... 3.) Is well organized, logical, and clear;... 4.) Uses original language and uses direct quotes when necessary and/or appropriate;... 5.) Provides information about a source when citing or paraphrasing it.

6.3 to >5.5 pts

C (70.00% to 79.9%)

Writing or communication is somewhat below graduate-level expectations: The paper:... 1.) Includes language that is unclear and/or inappropriate; and/or... 2.) Has more than occasional errors in spelling (if written), grammar, and syntax; and/or... 3.) Is poorly organized, is at times unclear and confusing, and has some problems with logical flow; and/or... 4.) Reflects an underuse of original language and an overuse of direct quotes and paraphrases; and/or... 5.) Sometimes lacks information about a source when citing or paraphrasing it.

5.5 to >0 pts

F (0% to 69.9%)

Writing or communication is well below graduate-level expectations: The paper:... 1.) Includes unclear and inappropriate language; and/or... 2.) Has many errors in spelling (if written), grammar, and syntax; and/or... 3.) Lacks organization in a way that creates confusion for the reader; and/or... 4.) Contains many direct quotes from original source materials and/or consistently and poorly paraphrases rather than using original language; and/or... 5.) Lacks information about a source when citing or paraphrasing it.