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Introduction and Conclusion
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Level 5
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Level 4
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Level 3
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Level 2
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Level 1
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Introduction
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5 points
Clearly describes and introduces the paper. Provides clear background information and facts to support the paper.
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4 points
Basically describes and introduces the paper. Basically provides background information and facts to support the paper.
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2 points
Weakly describes and introduces the paper. Some background information and facts provided to support the paper.
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1 point
Little description or introduction of the paper. Lacks background information and facts to support the paper. (Or, inappropriate or excessive copying from other authors' work.)
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0 points
No description and doesn’t introduce the paper. No background information or facts to support the paper.
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Conclusion
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5 points
Clearly summarizes the main points from the paper. These include the capabilities, costs, maintenance requirements, flexibility and feasibility for implementation.
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4 points
Basically summarizes the main points from the paper. These include the capabilities, costs, maintenance requirements, flexibility and feasibility for implementation.
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2 points
Weakly summarizes the main points from the paper. These include the capabilities, costs, maintenance requirements, flexibility and feasibility for implementation.
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1 point
Little summery of the main points from the paper. May include the capabilities, costs, maintenance requirements, flexibility or feasibility for implementation. (Or, inappropriate or excessive copying from other authors' work.)
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0 points
Doesn’t summarize the main points from the paper. Doesn’t include the capabilities, costs, maintenance requirements, flexibility or feasibility for implementation.
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Research and Evaluation
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Level 5
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Level 4
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Level 3
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Level 2
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Level 1
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Capabilities
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12 points
Clearly explains the capabilities of the technology.
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9 points
Basically explains the capabilities of the technology.
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6 points
Weakly explains the capabilities of the technology.
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3 points
Little explanation of the capabilities of the technology. (Or, inappropriate or excessive copying from other authors' work.)
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0 points
No explanation on the capabilities of the technology.
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Costs
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12 points
Clearly explains the costs involved with the technology.
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9 points
Basically explains the costs involved with the technology.
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6 points
Weakly explains the costs involved with the technology.
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3 points
Little explanation on the costs involved with the technology. (Or, inappropriate or excessive copying from other authors' work.)
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0 points
No explanation on the costs involved with the technology.
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Maintenance Requirements
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12 points
Clearly explains the maintenance requirements of the new technology.
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9 points
Basically explains the maintenance requirements of the new technology.
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6 points
Weakly explains the maintenance requirements of the new technology.
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3 points
Little explanation on the maintenance requirements of the new technology. (Or, inappropriate or excessive copying from other authors' work.)
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0 points
No explanation on the maintenance requirements of the new technology.
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Flexibility
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12 points
Clearly explains the flexibility of the technology.
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9 points
Basically explains the flexibility of the technology.
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6 points
Weakly explains the flexibility of the technology.
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3 points
Little explanation on the flexibility of the technology. (Or, inappropriate or excessive copying from other authors' work.)
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0 points
No explanation on the flexibility of the technology.
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Feasibility of Implementation
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12 points
Clearly explains the feasibility of implementing the technology.
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9 points
Basically explains the feasibility of implementing the technology.
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6 points
Weakly explains the feasibility of implementing the technology.
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3 points
Little explanation on the feasibility of implementing the technology. (Or, inappropriate or excessive copying from other authors' work.)
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0 points
No explanation of feasibility in implementing the technology.
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Issues
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10 points
Clearly explains the pros and cons, barriers, issues, vulnerabilities, first adopters (if technology is new), etc. Must cover at least 5 areas.
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8 points
Basically explains the pros and cons, barriers, issues, vulnerabilities, first adopters (if technology is new), etc. Must cover at least 3 areas.
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6 points
Weakly explains the pros and cons, barriers, issues, vulnerabilities, first adopters (if technology is new), etc. Must cover at least one (1) area.
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3 points
Little explanation of the pros and cons, barriers, issues, vulnerabilities, first adopters (if technology is new), etc. May cover one (1) of the areas. (Or, inappropriate or excessive copying from other authors' work.)
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0 points
No explanation of the pros and cons, barriers, issues, vulnerabilities, first adopters (if technology is new), etc.
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Finds and Applies Knowledge
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Level 5
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Level 4
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Level 3
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Level 2
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Level 1
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Use of Authoritative Sources
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5 points
Used at least 5 authoritative or scholarly sources in paper. One must be NIST SP 800-53. No APA style errors in sources.
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4 points
Used at least 3 authoritative or scholarly sources in paper. One must be NIST SP 800-53. No more than 1 APA errors in sources.
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2 points
Used at least 2 authoritative or scholarly sources in paper. One must be NIST SP 800-53. No more than 2 APA errors in sources.
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1 point
May have used 1 authoritative or scholarly source in paper. May use NIST SP 800-53. May not have used APA style formatting.
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0 points
No authoritative or scholarly sources used in paper. NIST SP 800-53 not mentioned.
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Citation of Sources
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5 points
All sources cited. No errors in citing material in paper.
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4 points
All but 1 source cited. Had no more than 5 citing errors in paper.
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2 points
All but 2 sources cited. Had no more than 10 citing errors in paper.
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1 point
All but 3 sources cited. Had less than 15 APA citing errors in paper.
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0 points
No sources cited or had more than 15 APA citing errors in paper.
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Organization, Execution and Appearance
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Level 5
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Level 4
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Level 3
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Level 2
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Level 1
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Formatting
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5 points
Prepared MS Word document, used consistent formatting, section subheadings, submitted one file, used instructor provided template, correct coversheet and separate reference page and meets minimum page count.
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4 points
MS Word document didn’t follow up to two (2) of the following: used consistent formatting, section subheadings, submitted one file, used instructor provided template, correct coversheet and separate reference page and meets minimum page count.
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2 points
MS Word document didn’t follow up to four (4) of the following: used consistent formatting, section subheadings, submitted one file, used instructor provided template, correct coversheet and separate reference page and meets minimum page count.
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1 point
MS Word document followed only one (1) of the following: used consistent formatting, section subheadings, submitted one file, used instructor provided template, correct coversheet and separate reference page and meets minimum page count.
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0 points
Non MS Word document didn’t any of the following: used consistent formatting, section subheadings, submitted one file, used instructor provided template, correct coversheet and separate reference page and meets minimum page count.
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Grammar and Punctuation
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5 points
No grammar, use of first/second person, spelling or punctuation errors.
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4 points
Less than 5 grammar errors, use of first/second person, spelling or punctuation errors.
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2 points
Less than 10 grammar errors, use of first/second person, spelling or punctuation errors.
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1 point
Less than 15 grammar errors, use of first/second person, spelling or punctuation errors.
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0 points
More than 15 grammar errors, use of first/second person, spelling or punctuation errors.
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Overall Score
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Level 5
14 or more
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Level 4
11 or more
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Level 3
8 or more
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Level 2
5 or more
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Level 1
0 or more
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