Pick a Multicultural Education and Communication Issue

Criterion

Improvement Needed

Developing

Accomplished

Exemplary

Introduction

The introduction is engaging, states the main topic and

previews the structure of the paper.

There is no clear introduction

or main topic and the structure

of the paper is missing.

The introduction states the main topic but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper.

The introduction states the main topic and previews the

structure of the paper.

The introduction is engaging, states the main topic and

previews the structure of the paper.

(10%)

6.5 points

7.5 points

8.5 points

10 points

Hypothesis

Clearly and concisely states hypothesis in a single sentence, which is engaging, and thought provoking.

Incomplete and/or unfocused.

States the hypothesis in a single sentence.

Clearly states hypothesis in a single sentence.

Clearly and concisely states hypothesis in a single sentence, which is engaging and thought provoking.

(15%)

9.75 points

11.25 points

12.75 points

15 points

Development of Hypothesis

Evaluates subject, interacting fairly with alternative or opposing viewpoints. Inferences, insights, and conclusions drawn from the data are valid, logical, and fully supported with strong evidence and/or appropriate

authorities.

Demonstrates a nominal comprehension of the subject and frequently does not interact fairly with alternative points of view. Inferences drawn from the data are frequently not valid or are only nominally supported with evidence.

Applies subject research outcomes equitably to alternative or opposing viewpoints. Inferences, insights, and conclusions drawn from the data are largely valid, logical, and are adequately supported by evidence.

Analyzes subject, interacting fairly with alternative or opposing viewpoints. Inferences, insights, and conclusions drawn from data are valid, logical, and fully supported with strong evidence and/or appropriate authorities.

Evaluates subject, interacting fairly with alternative or opposing viewpoints. Inferences, insights, and conclusions drawn from data are valid, logical, and fully supported with strong evidence and/or appropriate authorities.

(40%)

26 points

30 points

34 points

40 points

Conclusions and Recommendations for Future Study

The conclusion is engaging and restates the hypothesis.

Incomplete and/or unfocused. Recommendations are not comprehensible.

The conclusion does not adequately restate the hypothesis. Recommendations are vague and wordy.

The conclusion restates the

hypothesis. Recommendations are understandable and brief, but accurate.

The conclusion is engaging and restates the hypothesis. Recommendations are clear and precise and accurately identified.

(25%)

16.25 points

18.75 points

21.25 points

25 points

Writing Mechanics and APA

Language is precise; No spelling, proofreading, or punctuation errors;

All sources are properly documented and cited; Sentences are always complete, grammatically correct, and free of confusion and ambiguity; Follows APA 6th ed. formatting style.

Excessively wordy; Fewer than 7, but more than 5 spelling, proofreading, or punctuation errors;

Most sources are not properly documented or cited; Sentences are incomplete, grammatically incorrect, and are ambiguous; does not follow APA 6th ed. formatting style.

Language is wordy; Between 2 and 5 spelling, proofreading, or punctuation errors;

Some sources are properly documented and cited; Half of the sentences seem to be complete, grammatically correct, and free of confusion and ambiguity; loosely follows APA 6th ed. formatting style.

Language is a little wordy; Fewer than 2 spelling, proofreading, or punctuation errors;

Most sources are properly documented and cited; Sentences are mostly complete, grammatically correct, and free of confusion and ambiguity; mostly follows APA 6th ed. formatting style.

Language is precise; No spelling, proofreading, or punctuation errors;

All sources are properly documented and cited; Sentences are always complete, grammatically correct, and free of confusion and ambiguity; follows APA 6th ed. formatting style.

(10%)

6.5 points

7.5 points

8.5 points

10 points