Project #1

Rubric Name: Copy of General Grading Rubric for Projects

Criteria Equivalent to

an A Equivalent to a

B Equivalent to a C

Equivalent to an F

Overall content of paper, analysis, presentation, or project. Value: 20 points

20 points

Content of the paper addresses all information required by assignment, demonstrates critical thinking skills, sophisticated analysis and other perspectives.

Points available: 18-20

17.9 points

Content of the paper addresses most or all information required by assignments and demonstrates critical thinking skills, critical analysis and other perspectives.

Points available: 16- 17.9

15.9 points

Content of the paper addresses a majority of the information required by the assignment and demonstrates some critical thinking skills, critical analysis and other perspectives.

Points available: 14-15.9

11.9 points

Content of the paper addresses a minimal amount of the information required by the assignment and demonstration of critical thinking skills, critical analysis and other perspectives is lacking.

Points available: 0-11.9

Overall content of paper, analysis, presentation, or project Value: 20 points

20 points

Application of theory and knowledge is very evident. Use of topic- specific terminology is correct in all instances. Organization is relevant to topic, clear and understandable with logical flow.

Points available: 18-20

17.9 points

Comprehensive understanding of theory and knowledge is shown. Use of topic-specific terminology has only minor errors. Minor mistakes in organization and style.

Points available: 16- 17.9

15.9 points

Some understanding of theory and knowledge is shown. Topic-specific terminology is mostly correct. Organization is mostly relevant, clear, and logical.

Points available: 14-15.9

11.9 points

Understanding of theory and knowledge is lacking in significant respects. Multiple mistakes in topic- specific terminology. Lacks relevance, is unclear, difficult to understand, or logic is missing.

Points available: 0-11.9

Responsiveness to Project Description e.g.; application of theory and knowledge to given facts Terminology, Organization, etc. Value: 10 points

10 points

Assignment is formatted exactly as required, all required citations and references are presentand APA standards are

8.9 points

Assignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations, resource requirements are met, citations and references are

7.9 points

Assignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required elements/ sources or some APA errors are evident.

Points available: 7-7.9

5.9 points

Assignment is missing major elements, lacks required sources or APA is not followed however a different citation

followed in every respect.

Points available: 9-10

present and APA standards are followed.

Points available: 8-8.9

method is used correctly.

Points available: 0-5.9

Responsiveness to Project Description e.g.; application of theory and knowledge to given facts Terminology, Organization, etc. Value: 10 points

10 points

No or minor English and grammar usage errors.

Points available: 9-10

8.9 points

A few minor/ inconsequential mistakes in English and grammar.

Points available: 8-8.9

7.9 points

Some obvious mistakes evident in English and grammar usage.

Points available: 7-7.9

5.9 points

Many mistakes evident in English/grammar usage.

Points available: 0-5.9

Responsiveness to Project Description e.g.; application of theory and knowledge to given facts Terminology, Organization, etc. Value: 10 points

10 points

Organization is relevant to topic, clear and understandable with logical flow that makes the project easier to follow.

Points available: 9-10

8.9 points

Organization is clear and does not distract from the project’s content.

Points available: 8-8.9

7.9 points

Organization presents some MINORdistractions from the project’s content.

Points available: 7-7.9

5.9 points

Organization lacks relevance, is unclear, difficult to understand, or logic is missing that causes distraction for the reader.

Points available: 0-5.9

Formatting, references, and APA citations

15 points

Assignment is formatted exactly as required, all required citations and references are present and APA standards are followed in every respect.

Points available 13.5-15

13.4 points

Assignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations, resource requirements are met, citations and references are present and APA standards are followed.

Points available: 12-13.4

11.9 points

Assignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required elements/ sources or some APA errors are evident.

Points available: 10.5- 11.9

8.9 points

Assignment is missing major elements, lacks required sources or APA is not followed however a different citation method is used correctly.

Points available 0-8.9

Grammar/Mechanics

15 points

No or minor English and

13.4 points

A few minor/ inconsequential mistakes in

11.9 points

A few minor/ inconsequential

8.9 points

Many mistakes evident in

grammar usage errors.

Points available 13.5-15

English and grammar.

Points available 12-13.4

mistakes in English and grammar.

Points available: 10.5- 11.9

English/grammar usage.

Points available 0-8.9

Overall Score Equivalent to

an A 18 or more

Equivalent to an B

16 or more

Equivalent to an C 12 or more

Equivalent to an F

0 or more