Integration of Knowledge
Outstanding 4 points
Very Good 3 points
Good 2 Points
Unacceptable 1 point
Integration of Knowledge
12.5%
The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied concepts learned in the course.
Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights.
The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas
The paper demonstrates that the author, for the most part, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course.
Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper
The paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course
The paper does not demonstrate that the author has fully understood and applied concepts learned in the course.
Topic Focus
12.5%
The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment.
A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by the statement of a position or hypothesis
The topic is focused but lacks direction.
The paper is about a specific topic but the writer has not established a position.
The topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment.
The topic is not clearly defined
Depth of Discussion
12.5 %
In-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the paper.
In-depth discussion and elaboration in most sections of the paper.
The writer has omitted pertinent content.
Quotations from others outweigh the writer’s own ideas excessively.
Cursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or brief discussion in only a few sections
Cohesiveness
12.5%
Ties together information from all sources.
Paper flows from one issue to the next without the need for headings.
Author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources
For the most part, it ties together information from all sources.
Paper flows with only some disjointedness.
The author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.
Sometimes ties together information from all sources.
Paper does not flow.
Disjointedness is apparent.
The author’s writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.
It does not tie together information.
Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues.
Headings are necessary to link concepts.
Writing does not demonstrate understanding any relationship
Spelling and Grammar 12.5%
Minimal spelling and/or grammar mistakes
Some spelling and or grammar mistakes.
Noticeable spelling and grammar mistakes.
An unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar mistakes
Sources
12.5%
More than 5 current sources, of which at least 3 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books.
Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources.
Special-interest sources and popular literature and acknowledged as such if they are cited.
All web sites utilized are authoritative.
5 current sources, of which at least 2 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books.
All web sites utilized are authoritative.
Fewer than 5 current sources or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. All web sites utilized are credible.
Fewer than 5 current sources or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all web sites utilized are credible, and/or sources are not current.
Citations
12.5%
Cites all data obtained from other sources.
APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography
Cites most data obtained from other sources.
APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography.
Cites some data obtained from other sources.
The citation style is either inconsistent or incorrect.
It does
