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| Criteria |
Equivalent to an A |
Equivalent to a B |
Equivalent to a C |
Equivalent to a D or F |
| Overall content of paper or project. Value: 20 points |
20 points
The paper is exemplary. Content of the paper exceeds all information required by assignment, demonstrates critical thinking skills, sophisticated analysis and other perspectives.
Points available: 18-20
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17.9 points
Paper indicates effort above and beyond the Project Description in the areas of research, analysis, critical thinking, etc.
Points available: 16-17.9
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15.9 points
In general, the content of the paper aIDresses the information required by the assignment.
Points available: 14-15.9
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11.9 points
The overall content of the paper aIDresses less than the minimal amount of the information required by the assignment. It demonstrates marginal work and does not reflect an understanding of the project.
Points available D: 10-11.9
Points available F: 0-9.9
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| Overall analysis and critical thinking Value: 20 points |
20 points
Analysis and critical thinking is evident throughout the paper, beyond the requirements in the Project Description
Points available: 18-20
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17.9 points
Paper includes evidence of analysis and critical thinking beyond the requirements in the Project Description
Points available: 16-17.9
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15.9 points
The analysis and critical thinking is consistent with the requirements in the Project Description
Points available: 14-15.9
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11.9 points
The analysis and critical thinking reflected in this paper did not meet the requirements in the Project Description
Points available D: 10-11.9
Points available F: 0-9.9
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| Responsiveness to Project Description: All elements are included. Value: 10 points |
10 points
Assignment is formatted exactly as required.
Points available: 9-10
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8.9 points
Assignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations.
Points available: 8-8.9
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7.9 points
Assignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required element(s).
Points available: 7-7.9
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5.9 points
Assignment is missing major elements,
Points available D: 5-5.9
Points available F: 0-4.9
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| Responsiveness to Project Description : Application of theory and knowledge to the facts presented, accurate use of terminology, etc. Value: 10 points |
10 points
Excellent understanding and application of theory and knowledge to the facts.
Terminology is correct in all uses.
Points available: 9-10
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8.9 points
Clear application of theory and knowledge to the facts.
Most terminology references are correctly applied.
Points available: 8-8.9
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7.9 points
Application of theory, knowledge and terminology indicate understanding of the concepts and focus of the project
Points available: 7-7.9
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5.9 points
Theory and knowledge does not apply to the facts presented.
Use of terminology indicates a lack of understanding of the concepts and focus of the project
Points available D: 5-5.9
Points available F: 0-4.9
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| Responsiveness to Project Description: Organization. Value: 10 points |
10 points
Organization is relevant to topic, clear and understandable with logical flow that makes the project easier to follow.
Points available: 9-10
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8.9 points
Organization is clear and does not distract from the project’s content.
Points available: 8-8.9
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7.9 points
Organization presents some Minor distractions from the project’s content.
Points available: 7-7.9
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5.9 points
Organization lacks relevance, is unclear, difficult to understand, or logic is missing that causes distraction for the reader.
Points available D: 5-5.9
Points available F: 0-4.9
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| Formatting, references, and SPA citations Value 15 points |
15 points
Assignment is formatted exactly as required, all required citations and references are present and SPA standards are followed in every respect.
Points available 13.5-15
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13.4 points
Assignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations, resource requirements are met, citations and references are present and SPA standards are followed.
Points available: 12-13.4
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11.9 points
Assignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required elements/ sources or some SPA errors are evident.
Points available: 10.5-11.9
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8.9 points
Assignment is missing major elements, lacks required sources or APA is not followed however a different citation method is used correctly.
Points available D: 7.6 – 8.9
Points available F: 0-7.5
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| General Grammar/Mechanics Value 15 points |
15 points
No or minor English and grammar usage errors.
Points available 13.5-15
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13.4 points
A few minor/ inconsequential mistakes in English and grammar.
Points available 12-13.4
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11.9 points
Some, but acceptable mistakes in English and/or grammar.
Points available: 10.5-11.9
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8.9 points
Many mistakes evident in English/grammar usage.
Points available D: 7.6 – 8.9
Points available F: 0-7.5
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| Overall Score |
