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HST201: Portfolio Project Rubric

Criteria Meets Expectation Approaches Expectation Below Expectation Limited Evidence Content, Research, and Analysis 5 Points 4 Points 3 Point 2 Points Declare Topic Delivered declaration of

topic in Week 2 as required.

Delivered declaration of topic in Week 2 as required but with a significant omission or error.

Delivered declaration of topic later than Week 2 and/or contains numerous errors and/or omissions.

Did not deliver declaration of topic.

29-35 Points 22-28 Points 15-21 Points 8-14 Points Bibliography of Sources

Delivered Bibliography of Sources in Week 4 as required.

Delivered Bibliography of Sources in Week 4 as required but with a significant omission or error.

Delivered Bibliography of Sources later than Week 4 and/or contains numerous errors and/or omissions.

Did not deliver Bibliography of Sources.

9-10 Points 7-8 Points 5-6 Points 3-4 Points Draft Outline Delivered draft outline in

Week 7 as required. Delivered draft outline in Week 7 as required but with a significant omission or error.

Delivered draft outline later than Week 7 and/or contains numerous errors and/or omissions.

Did not deliver draft outline.

49-60 Points 37-48 Points 25-36 Points 13-24 Points Content Demonstrates strong or

adequate knowledge of chosen perspective; correctly represents knowledge from the readings and sources.

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.

Major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.

Fails to demonstrate knowledge of the materials.

49-60 Points 37-48 Points 25-36 Points 13-24 Points Requirements The Portfolio includes all

of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

The Portfolio includes most of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

The Portfolio includes some of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

The Portfolio includes few of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

65-80 Points 49-64 Points 33-48 Points 17-32 Points Analysis Provides strong or

adequate thought, insight and analysis of concepts and applications regarding chosen perspective.

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in thought, insight and analysis.

Major errors or omissions in thought, insight and analysis.

Fails to demonstrate thought, insight and analysis.

13-15 Points 10-12 Points 7-9 Points 4-6 Points Sources Cites and integrates at

least 5 credible sources. Cites and integrates 4 credible sources.

Cites and integrates 3 or fewer credible source.

Cites and integrates no credible sources.

HST201: Portfolio Project Rubric

21-25 Points 16-20 Points 11-15 Points 6-10 Points Application of Source Material

Sources well or adequately chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue; knowledge from the course linked properly to source material.

Some significant but not major problems with selection and linkage of sources.

Major problems with selection and linkage of sources.

Source selection is seriously flawed; no linkage to knowledge from the course.

Mechanics and Writing 17-20 Points 13-16 Points 9-12 Points 5-8 Points Organization Project is clearly

organized, well written, and adheres to required format.

Small number of significant but not major flaws in organization and writing. In a minor way does not conform to project requirements.

Major problems in organization and writing. In a significant way does not conform to project requirements.

Project is not well organized or well written. Does not conform to project requirements.

17-20 Points 13-16 Points 9-12 Points 5-8 Points Grammar and Style

Strong writing structure; few or no minor errors in grammar and spelling; appropriate writing style; clear and concise with no unsupported comments.

Small number of significant but not major errors in grammar and spelling; generally appropriate writing.

Inconsistent to inadequate writing structure; work needed on grammar and spelling; does not meet program expectations.

Poor quality; unacceptable in terms of grammar and/or spelling; inappropriate writing style that interferes with clarity.

17-20 Points 13-16 Points 9-12 Points 5-8 Points Demonstrates proper use of APA style

Project contains proper APA formatting, according to the CSU- Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements, with no more than one significant error.

Few errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements, with no more than two or three significant errors.

Significant errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU- Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements, with four or five significant errors.

Numerous errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU- Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements, with more than five significant errors.

Total points possible = 350