| Strategic Plan | | | Pts | Pts Poss |
| Formatting (APA Is Required-Sample paper provided in the Resources folder) |
| x | Page headers are correctly done according to APA 6th edition | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pbUoNa5tyY&feature=related | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| x | Title page is double-spaced according to APA 6th edition formatting guidelines | | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| x | Correct font is used for paper according to APA 6th edition formatting guidelines Indentation | | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| x | Title is repeated at the top of the first page as required by APA 6th edition formatting guidelines | | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| x | Reference page is included and contains only references cited in-text within the paper | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuEb1RC1auw | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| x | Student properly reference in-text references per APA format | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW0DdWTx298 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| x | Reference page is formatted correctly according to APA 6th edition guidelines | http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2007/word/references.asp | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Total Points for Formatting | | | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Grammar and Writing Structure (Writing Aids/Video Help provided in the Resources folder) |
| x | Executive Summary | | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| x | Writer does a good job of transitioning from topic to topic | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gku-vSf9Rk | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| x | Paper is organized using headings (subsections); for each required section | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv83uOCbhEY | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| x | Paper has been proofread and is free of grammatical and spelling errors | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk6K5BHEQME
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9nSkgQChpg | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| x | Proper punctuation and tone used throughout paper | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg7dv3f2_fg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL3Ubl7f-X0 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| x | Paper is written in third person (do not write in 1st person "I") | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQFMzXZqckc | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| X | Paper includes a well written conclusion that recaps the body of the paper | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYzuw70yhSU&feature=related | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Total Points for Grammar/Structure | | | 23.00 | 23.00 |
| Content |
| 3 | Response demonstrates a clear understanding of the key elements of assignment questions. Responses thoroughly cover the elements in a substantive manner. Responses used scholarly resources/in-text references to back stance/viewpoint. Response demonstrates critical thinking and analysis. Content is complete and accurate. | | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| x | All required sections, as outlined in assignment requirements, provided. | | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| x | more than required total of scholary resouces used (more than 5) | | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| | | | | 70.00 |
| | Total Points | | 100 | 100.00 |