KIM WOODS Assignment

Assignment 9C Grading Matrix

Word Count and Formatting

Comments:

· Does the paper contain at least 850 words but not more than 1,000 words, excluding the title page and the references page?

· Does the paper use proper font type, font size, and line spacing?

· Does the paper have a properly formatted title page and references page?

References

Comments:

· Does the paper cite at least five references?

· Are references academic in nature and relevant to the topic?

· Are all references properly cited and formatted both within the body of the paper and on the references page?

· Are non-original words and thoughts properly identified, with sources cited?

Content

Comments:

· Is the topic of the paper the same as the topic approved during Week 2?

· Does the introduction identify the central theme of the paper and preview major points to be made?

· Is the content comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive?

· Are key points sufficiently supported by academic facts or theories, original analysis of available information, and specific details or examples?

· Does the paper demonstrate understanding of academic concepts and relevant theory and not rely upon personal opinion or conjecture?

· Is the research data used in the paper timely, relevant, and appropriate?

· Does the conclusion summarize key points and bring the paper to a logical end, without introducing new topics or concepts?

Organization, Readability, and Mechanics

Comments:

· Are sentences complete, clear, and concise?

· Are sentences are well-constructed with consistently strong, varied structure?

· Is information presented in a logical sequence, and does information and thought flow smoothly throughout the paper?

· Is there smooth transition between sentences, paragraphs, and topics?

· Is the tone appropriate to the audience, content, and assignment?

· Does the paper contain spelling, grammar, usage, or punctuation errors?

Total Possible Points = 200

Points Earned =

Overall Comments: