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Criteria and Qualities
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Unacceptable
Does Not Meet Standard
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Acceptable
Meets Standard
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Target
Beyond Standard
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Point Value
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Introducing the idea
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Neither implicit nor explicit reference is made to the topic.
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Reference is made to overall problem, challenge or topic.
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The topic is introduced and groundwork is laid as to the direction of the paper.
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Understanding of the issue
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Disjointed reference to key concepts, or only some of the key concepts are referenced. Paper appears to have no direction and subtopics lack flow and/or clarity.
No reflection.
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Key concepts are referenced and identified. There is a basic flow from one paragraph to the next but not all follow natural or logical order.
Reflection on significance to library discipline is evident.
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Key concepts are referenced and identified. Concepts follow logical order. Transitions tie ideas and paragraphs together.
Reflection on significance to the library discipline is well supported.
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Synthesis of ideas and application
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There is no indication the author tried to synthesize the information or make a conclusion. No application to library discipline.
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Author provided concluding remarks showing analysis and synthesis of ideas. Some conclusions not supported. Application to library discipline is stated.
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Succinct and precise conclusions showing analysis and synthesis. Conclusions and application to the library discipline are strongly supported.
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Clarity of Writing
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It is hard to know what the writer is trying to express. Writing is convoluted.
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Writing is generally clear, but unnecesary works are occasionally used. Meaning is sometimes obscure. Sentence structure too repetitive.
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Writing is crisp, clear, and succinct. The writer supports ideas with examples. Meaning is clear.
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References
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Less than 3 References
More than 5 years old
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3 References
Less than 5 years old
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3+ References
Less than 5 years old
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Grammar & mechanics
Remember this includes errors in the usage of common punctuation i.e., commas, periods, verb tense, misspelled words and other errors. PROOFREAD CAREFULLY!
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4-6 errors
Misspelled words, incorrect grammar, and improper punctuation are evident.
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1-3 errors
Few spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are made.
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0 errors
No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are made.
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APA Style
Remember this includes citation errors within the paper and errors citing sources on the Reference page.
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4-6 errors
Did not follow APA formating and missing essential information.
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1-3 errors
A few errors in essential information and / or format were evident.
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0 errors
Citations did follow APA format. Essential information was accurate and complete.
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