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Category

Mark

Above Standard

Expected Standard

Approaching Standard

F- Below Standard

Score

Organization

5

 Engaging introduction and thoughtful conclusion.

 Purpose of paper clearly identified

 Logical focused presentation of well developed ideas

 Smooth flow of ideas

 Significant details evident

A+ 4.5-5/5 A 4-4.5/5

 Effective introduction and conclusion.

 Purpose of paper included

 Main ideas are straightforward

 Transition of ideas between paragraphs is evident.

 Relevant details

B+ 3.75-3.9/5 B 3.5-3.75/5

 Introduction and conclusion are lacking in clarity

 Discernible purpose statement, but inadequate development

 Ideas and purposes are recognizable but simple

 Transitions not always smooth

 Adequate detail

C+ 3.25-3.4/5

 Introduction and conclusion weak, vague or cursory

 No purpose statement included

 Main points are not clear or not logically developed.

 Transitions are lacking in clarity

 Some appropriate details, some inadequate information present

< 3.25/5 Below 65%

Content

1.

Identification of Issue

10

 Parameters of content clearly identified.

 Perceptive, sure grasp of the issue

 A sense of completeness about the handling of the issue

 Assignment criteria are met with depth and/or creativity demonstrated.

A+ 9.0-10/10 A 8.0-9.0/10

 Parameters of content are evident.

 Good grasp of issue

 Careful presentation of evidence, accurately documented

 Assignment criteria are met.

B+ 7.5-7.9/10 B 7.0-7.4/10

 Parameters of the content are identified but reflect a lack of understanding of issue

 Adequate grasp of issue

 Documentation or evidence is present, but awkwardly or routinely handled

 Not all assignment criteria are met; minor gaps are evident

C+ 6.5-6.9/10

 Some attempt to supply evidence or to document content

 Weak grasp of issue

 No clear development of issue, issue superficially covered.

 Not all assignment criteria are met; many gaps are evident

< 6.4/10 Below 65%

2.

Utilization & Application of Theorist

10

 Parameters of content clearly identified.

 Perceptive, sure grasp of theory utilization

 A sense of completeness about the theory application

 Identification of metaparadigm is met with depth

A+ 9.0-10/10 A 8.0-9.0/10

 Parameters of content are evident.

 Good grasp of theory utilization

 Careful presentation of theory application is evident and accurately documented

 Identification of metaparadigm is met.

B+ 7.5-7.9/10 B 7.0-7.4/10

 Parameters of the content are identified but reflect a lack of understanding

 Adequate grasp of theory utilization

 Documentation or evidence of theory application is present, but awkwardly or routinely handled

 Identification of metaparadigm is met; minor gaps evident

C+ 6.5-6.9/10

 Some attempt to supply evidence or to document content

 Weak grasp of theory utilization

 No clear development of theory application, superficially covered.

 Identification of metaparadigm is not met; many gaps evident

< 6.4/10 Below 65%

3.

Issue Resolution

10

 Parameters of issue resolution clearly identified

 Perceptive, sure grasp of issue resolution targeted to clinical setting

 A sense of completeness about the resolution strategies

 Evidence-informed resolution applicable to clinical setting

A+ 9.0-10/10 A 8.0-9.0/10

 Parameters of issue resolution are evident

 Good grasp of issue resolution targeted to clinical setting

 Careful presentation of the resolution strategies is evident and accurately documented

 Resolution applicable to clinical setting

B+ 7.5-7.9/10 B 7.0-7.4/10

 Parameters of issue resolution identified but reflect a lack of understanding of issue

 Adequate grasp of issue resolution

 Documentation or evidence of resolution strategies is present, but awkwardly or routinely handled

 Resolution applicable to clinical setting, with minor gaps evident

C+ 6.5-6.9/10

 Some attempt to supply evidence or to document content on issue resolution

 Weak grasp of issue resolution targeted to clinical setting

 No clear development of issue resolution, superficially covered

 Resolution applicable to clinical setting, with many gaps evident

< 6.4/10 Below 65%

4.

Scholarly Resources

5

 Number and quality of resources reflects a thorough exploration of the topic

A+ 4.5-5/5 A 4-4.5/5

 Effective use of resources in type, number and quality

B+ 3.75-3.9/5 B 3.5-3.75/5

 Adequate use of resources in type, number and quality

C+ 3.25-3.4/5

 Inadequate use of resources in type, quantity and quality

< 3.25/5 Below 65%

Style &

Mechanics

5

 Evidence of excellent writing skills throughout paper using extensive and accurate vocabulary

 Work reflects precision and thoughtful use of words

 Sentences vary in type and length which ensures logical flow when read

 APA style is strictly adhered to in text and reference list (no errors).

 Habitually and consistently correct spelling, punctuation and grammar

A+ 4.5-5/5 A 4-4.5/5

 Evidence of good writing skills using effective and appropriate vocabulary

 Minimal misuse of words

 Graceful, varied sentences

 APA style is utilized in text and reference list (minor errors)

 Minimal spelling, grammatical or punctuation errors

B+ 3.75-3.9/5 B 3.5-3.75/5

 Fair writing skills with limited vocabulary

 Basic use of English language

 Some variation in sentences but style does not engage the reader

 APA style is attempted, but not always adhered to in text and reference list (numerous errors)

 Repeated spelling, grammatical and punctuation errors

C+ 3.25-3.4/5

 Weak writing skills with limited vocabulary

 Misuse of words

 Simple sentences, without variety

 APA style is incorrectly used in text and reference list (many errors)

 Significant spelling, grammatical and punctuation errors

< 3.25/5 Below 65%