This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 1: Content and Focus
20 pts
Full Marks
Addresses all required aspects of this section. Was superior in content, focus, and flow.
15 pts
Good
Addresses most of the required aspects of this section. Was good in content, focus, and flow.
10 pts
Fair
Addresses only some of the required aspects of this section. Was fair in content, focus, and flow.
5 pts
Poor
Missing many of the required aspects of this section. Was poor in content, focus, and flow.
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 2: Content and Focus
20 pts
Full Marks
Addresses all required aspects of this section. Was superior in content, focus, and flow.
15 pts
Good
Addresses most of the required aspects of this section. Was good in content, focus, and flow.
10 pts
Fair
Addresses only some of the required aspects of this section. Was fair in content, focus, and flow.
5 pts
Poor
Addresses only some of the required aspects of this section. Was fair in content, focus, and flow.
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 3: Content and Focus
60 pts
Full Marks
Exceptionally clear, focused, interesting thesis. Strong, rich supporting details and examples that prove thesis. A meaningful conclusion explaining the importance of the research and how it can be used.
45 pts
Good
Clear thesis which maintains a consistent focus from beginning to end. Specific supporting details are present. A clear conclusion as to why the research is important.
30 pts
Fair
Contains thesis but with inconsistent focus. Generalized supporting details that prove thesis. Conclusion tends to summarize research.
15 pts
Poor
Thesis statement lacks clarity and focus. Inadequate or missing supporting details. Missing a summarizing conclusion
0 pts
No Marks
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 4: Content and Focus
20 pts
Full Marks
Addresses all required aspects of this section. Was superior in content, focus, and flow.
15 pts
Good
Addresses most of the required aspects of this section. Was good in content, focus, and flow.
10 pts
Fair
Addresses only some of the required aspects of this section. Was fair in content, focus, and flow.
5 pts
Poor
Missing many of the required aspects of this section. Was poor in content, focus, and flow.
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
20 pts
Full Marks
Strong introduction and conclusion. Consistent and coherent logical progression. Uses clear and skillful transitions.
15 pts
Good
Clear introduction and conclusion. Illustrates some consistency and shows some logical progression. Uses clear transitions.
10 pts
Fair
Introduction and conclusion are present but not clear Show some attempt of consistency and order. Paper shows attempt of transitions between paragraphs.
5 pts
Poor
Unable to clearly identify introduction and conclusion. Lack of consistency and order. Paper shows little or no attempt of transitions between paragraphs.
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle
20 pts
Full Marks
Written in formal language (avoids slang completely). Elaborate and colorful language. Consistently strong and varied sentence structure. Borrowed information supports student’s ideas. Paper written in student’s own words.
15 pts
Good
Majority of paper written in formal language. Language appropriate to topic. Words convey intended message. Borrowed information supports student’s ideas. Majority of paper written in student’s own words.
10 pts
Fair
Some use of formal language recognized; informal language is dominant. Most language is appropriate to topic. Able to get vague idea of message. Some parts of paper written in student’s own words.
5 pts
Poor
Paper frequently uses informal language. Language is not appropriate to topic. Message is unclear. Majority of paper is comprised of borrowed information and does not contain much of the student’s own words
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources/Format
20 pts
Full Marks
Follows APA guidelines: Uses 6 or more cited sources. Sources meet the guidelines for types of sources. All parenthetical documentation is APA correct (author’s name, year). Works Cited page is APA correct. All researched info is documented.
15 pts
Good
Follows APA Guidelines with few exceptions: 3-5 cited sources used. Sources meet the guidelines for types of sources. Few errors noted in parenthetical documentation Majority of Works Cited page is APA correct. Most research info is documented.
10 pts
Fair
Inconsistent use of APA style guidelines. Less than 3 cited sources used. Majority of parenthetical documentation done incorrectly. Random APA documentation. Rarely documents sources.
5 pts
Poor
Fails to follow APA style Guidelines. Less than 3 cited sources used little or no parenthetical documentation. Works Cited page is not understandable.
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConventions
20 pts
Full Marks
Superior editing. Rarely makes errors in the following areas: Spelling and mechanics. Correct usage and grammar.
15 pts
Good
Careful editing. Makes few errors in the following areas:  Spelling and mechanics  Correct usage and grammar
10 pts
Fair
Some evidence of editing:  Extensive spelling and grammatical errors.
5 pts
Poor
Poor editing:  Spelling and grammatical errors make it difficult to read paper.
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts