• Integration of Knowledge
25% of total result
ExcellentThe paper demonstrates that the author 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 required page count is
met.
25
SatisfactoryThe paper demonstrates that the author, mostly,
understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some
conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper. The
required page count is one page below the number assigned.
20
UnsatisfactoryThe paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain
extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course.
The required page count is 2 pages below the number assigned.
15
UnacceptableThe paper does not demonstrate that the author has
understood, and applied concepts learned in the course. The required
page count is greater than 2 pages below the number assigned.
10
• Topic Focus
25% of total result
ExcellentThe topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this
assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either
by a statement of a position or hypothesis. The topic is consistently
well thought out, thorough offers insight into the topic, and includes
cited evidence to support the topic.
25
SatisfactoryThe topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is
about a specific topic, but the writer has not established a position.
The topic is somewhat well thought out, offers limited insight into the
topic, but does not include cited evidence to support the topic.
20
UnsatisfactoryThe topic is too broad for the scope of this
assignment.
15
UnacceptableThe topic is unclear or unrelated to the discussion topic
with little or no supporting evidence.
10
• Depth of Discussion and Cohesiveness
25% of total result
ExcellentIn-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the
paper. Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from
one issue to the next with no headings. The author’s writing
demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material
obtained from all sources Mostly, it ties together information from all
sources. There is an introduction and a conclusion in the submission.
25
SatisfactoryIn-depth discussion and elaboration in most sections of
the paper. Mostly, 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. There is an introduction and a conclusion in
the submission.
20
UnsatisfactoryThe writer has omitted content. Quotations from
others outweigh the writer’s own ideas excessively. Sometimes ties
together information from all sources. The paper does not flow.
Disjointedness is apparent. The author’s writing does not demonstrate
an understanding of the relationship between material obtained from
all sources. There is an introduction and/or conclusion in the
submission, but not both.
15
UnacceptableCursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or
brief discussion in only a few sections 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 an understanding of any relationship. There is
NO introduction or conclusion in the submission.
10
• Sources
7% of total result
Excellent4 current sources are used and 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
websites utilized are authoritative. All REFERENCES have DOI
Numbers for me to look them up
7
SatisfactoryUsed 3 current sources, which are peer-review journal
articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are authoritative. 3
REFERENCES have DOI Numbers for me to look them up
5.6
UnsatisfactoryUsed 2 current sources which are peer-reviewed
journal articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are credible. 2
REFERENCES Must DOI Numbers for me to look them up
4.2
UnacceptableFewer than 2 current sources are used which are peer-
reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all websites utilized
are credible, and/or sources are not current. Less than 2
REFERENCES have DOI Numbers for me to look them up
2.8
• APA adherence and Citation in text
6% of total result
ExcellentFewer than 5 incomplete citations and/or quotations, and
APA format errors
6
SatisfactoryMore than 5 but fewer than 10 incomplete citations and/
or quotations, and APA format errors.
4.8
UnsatisfactoryMore than 10 incomplete citations and/or quotations,
or APA format errors.
3.6
UnacceptableThe citation style is inconsistent or incorrect. It does not
cite sources. The paper submitted is NOT in APA Format.
2.4
• Spelling and Grammar
12% of total result
ExcellentFewer than 5 grammatical, spelling, capitalization, or
punctuation errors The required word count has been met.
12
SatisfactoryMore than 5 but fewer than 10 grammatical, spelling,
capitalization & punctuation errors The required word count is 25
words below the minimum required count.
9.6
UnsatisfactoryMore than 10 grammatical, spelling, capitalization &
punctuation errors The required word count is 50 words below the
minimum required count.
7.2
UnacceptableAn unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar
mistakes. The required word count is more than 50 words below the
minimum required count.
4.8
