Organizational Structure

20.0 pts

Exceptional - Paper focuses on the topic and does not stray from the central theme. Great insight using course concepts. Clearly addresses assignment instructions/questions with fully supported responses

15.0 pts

Achieving - Mostly on topic Some minor variance of theme. Uses fewer course concepts. Identifies the various assignment topics.

12.0 pts

Progressing - Does not fully support the topic. Vague; Variance from theme. Less insight into course concepts. Identifies some of the various assignment

9.0 pts

Developing - Misses the point completely. No substance. Relied on restating the question and providing opinion with little or no course application or research to support responses.

10.0 pts

Exceptional - APA is excellent: paper is double-spaced, meets required number of citations, includes reference page and cover page, correct font, margins, minimum page count and other APA requirements met.

8.0 pts

Achieving - Meets the minimum number of sources all of which are reliable and credible. APA is mostly good.

6.0 pts

Progressing - Does not include the required number of reliable sources or the sources used are not deemed to be acceptable. APA needs improvement.

3.0 pts

Developing - Little or no research or none of the sources used are of acceptable quality. Poor APA or none at all.

15.0 pts

Exceptional - Very well written and well organized. Clear introduction, clear topic statement, includes section headings and paragraph transitions. Identifies and emphasizes all important points. No spelling or grammar errors.

12.0 pts

Achieving - Well written and somewhat organized. Most of the important points are addressed. No spelling or grammar errors.

9.0 pts

Progressing - Weak organization. Some spelling and/or grammar errors. Missed some important points.

5.0 pts

Developing - Poorly written and poorly organized. Many spelling and grammar errors.

5.0 pts

Exceptional

3.0 pts

Achieving

2.0 pts

Progressing

1.0 pts

Developing