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Selects an Appropriate Topic and Explains the Topic Using Researched Factual Information (G)
37.5 points
Criteria Description
Selects an Appropriate Topic and Explains the Topic Using Researched Factual Information (GED2C1)
5. Target
37.5 points
Selects an appropriate topic and explains the topic using researched, factual information, uses at least three peer-reviewed resources (one peer-reviewed article per supporting paragraph) to support subtopics and provides in-text citations and references.
4. Acceptable
31.88 points
Selects an appropriate topic and explains the topic using researched, factual information and uses at least two peer-reviewed articles with in-text citations and references.
3. Approaching
28.13 points
Selects an appropriate topic, explains the topic using somewhat vague information, and uses researched and factual information from at least two articles to support body paragraphs with in-text citations and references.
2. Insufficient
24.38 points
Selects an appropriate topic. Essay does not appropriately use factual information and research to support body paragraphs.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Does not select an appropriate topic and does not explain the topic using researched, factual information.
Word Count
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Word Count
5. Target
7.5 points
Body of essay is written within the word count range.
4. Acceptable
6.38 points
Body of essay is over or under the word count by 50 words or less.
3. Approaching
5.63 points
Body of essay is more than 50 but less than 100 words over or under the word count.
2. Insufficient
4.88 points
Body of essay is more than 100 words over or under the word count.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Word count is less than half the minimum or more than double the maximum.
Thesis Development and Purpose
37.5 points
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
5. Target
37.5 points
Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within the thesis lists the three subtopic areas that will be discussed within the body paragraphs of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
4. Acceptable
31.88 points
Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive, reflective of the arguments, and appropriate to the purpose.
3. Approaching
28.13 points
Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.
2. Insufficient
24.38 points
Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Introductory Paragraph
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Introductory Paragraph
5. Target
7.5 points
Introduction expertly begins with a hook sentence, introduces topic, and ends with a thesis statement. Introduction is comprehensive and insightful with Important details.
4. Acceptable
6.38 points
Introduction clearly begins with a hook sentence, introduces topic, and ends with a thesis statement. Introduction is strong with important details.
3. Approaching
5.63 points
Introduction adequately begins with a hook sentence, introduces topic, and ends with a thesis statement. Introduction is limited and lacks important details.
2. Insufficient
4.88 points
Introduction inadequately begins with a hook sentence, introduces topic, and ends with a thesis statement. Does not apply instructor feedback from first publish.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Introduction omits beginning with a hook sentence, introduces topic, and ends with a thesis statement.
Body Paragraph 1
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Body Paragraph 1
5. Target
7.5 points
There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and the thesis statement. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph structure is seamless; topics are on target with thesis direction throughout the essay. All instructor feedback provided in previous assignments is incorporated.
4. Acceptable
6.38 points
Paragraph builds logically on subtopic identified in thesis statement. Paragraph exhibits coherence, and cohesiveness with other paragraphs. Topic sentence and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose. Most instructor feedback from previous assignments is incorporated.
3. Approaching
5.63 points
Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to the thesis statement. Does not fully apply instructor feedback from previous assignments.
2. Insufficient
4.88 points
Paragraph may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness with the thesis statement. Some degree of organization is evident. Does not apply instructor feedback from first publish.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paragraph consistently lacks coherence to thesis. No apparent connections between paragraph and the rest of the paper are established. Topic sentence is inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed.
Body Paragraph 2
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Body Paragraph 2
5. Target
7.5 points
There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and the thesis statement. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph structure is seamless; topics are on target with thesis direction throughout the essay. All instructor feedback provided in previous assignments is incorporated.
4. Acceptable
6.38 points
Paragraph builds logically on subtopic identified in thesis statement. Paragraph exhibits coherence, and cohesiveness with other paragraphs. Topic sentence and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose. Most instructor feedback from previous assignments is incorporated.
3. Approaching
5.63 points
Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to the thesis statement. Does not fully apply instructor feedback from previous assignments.
2. Insufficient
4.88 points
Paragraph may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness with the thesis statement. Some degree of organization is evident. Does not apply instructor feedback from first publish.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paragraph consistently lacks coherence to thesis. No apparent connections between paragraph and the rest of the paper are established. Topic sentence is inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed.
Body Paragraph 3
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Body Paragraph 3
5. Target
7.5 points
There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and the thesis statement. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph structure is seamless; topics are on target with thesis direction throughout the essay. All instructor feedback provided in previous assignments is incorporated.
4. Acceptable
6.38 points
Paragraph builds logically on subtopic identified in thesis statement. Paragraph exhibits coherence, and cohesiveness with other paragraphs. Topic sentence and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose. Most instructor feedback from previous assignments is incorporated.
3. Approaching
5.63 points
Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to the thesis statement. Does not fully apply instructor feedback from previous assignments.
2. Insufficient
4.88 points
Paragraph may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness with the thesis statement. Some degree of organization is evident. Does not apply instructor feedback from first publish.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paragraph consistently lacks coherence to thesis. No apparent connections between paragraph and the rest of the paper are established. Topic sentence is inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed.
Conclusion
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Conclusion
5. Target
7.5 points
Expertly provides conclusion which restates the thesis in different words. Conclusion details are comprehensive and insightful.
4. Acceptable
6.38 points
Clearly provides conclusion which restates the thesis in different words. Conclusion details are strong, showing sound analysis.
3. Approaching
5.63 points
Adequately provides conclusion which restates the thesis in different words. Conclusion details are somewhat limited
2. Insufficient
4.88 points
Inadequately provides conclusion which restates the thesis in different words.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Omits conclusion which restates the thesis in different words.
Mechanics of Writing
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
5. Target
7.5 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable
6.38 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
3. Approaching
5.63 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient
4.88 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
Paper Format
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5. Target
7.5 points
All format elements are correct.
4. Acceptable
6.38 points
Appropriate template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
3. Approaching
5.63 points
Appropriate template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
2. Insufficient
4.88 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Appropriate template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Citations and References
15 points
Criteria Description
Citations and References: In-text citations and references are in APA Style
5. Target
15 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
4. Acceptable
12.75 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
3. Approaching
11.25 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
2. Insufficient
9.75 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent and/or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.
Total
150 points
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