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Design

1 point

The document conforms to the design specifications of the instructor and APA style. The document includes a correctly formatted title page and running header. The margins and line spaces are correct. Headings are included in the document and are parallel and informative.

1 point.

The document attempts to conform to the design specifications of the instructor and APA style. The document includes a correctly formatted title page and running header. The margins and line spaces are mostly correct. Headings are sometimes included in the documents.

0.5 point

The document does not conform to the design specifications of the instructor and APA style. The document is missing a correctly formatted title page and running header. The margins and line spaces may be incorrect. Headings may be missing. 0.0 point.

Introduction

3 points

The introduction orients the readers, includes effective attention-getter and background material, sets the stage for the paper and states the thesis. The purpose is clearly established early in the document. The thesis introduces the topic and is worded clearly and concisely.

3 points

The introduction, for the most part, orients the reader and includes attention-getter and background material, sets the stage for the paper and states the thesis (although one of these elements may not be fully developed). The thesis introduces the topic and is worded clearly but not concisely.

2.5 point.

The introduction attempts to orient the reader but is not entirely successful. It may be weak in providing background material, setting the stage for the paper or stating the thesis. The purpose can be understood from the document. The thesis begins to introduce the topic but may not be worded clearly and concisely.

2 points.

Although the introduction attempts to orient the reader it is not successful. The purpose of the document is generally unclear. The thesis begins to introduce the topic though it may not worded clearly or concisely.

1.5 point.

Introduction is incomplete. No thesis stated.

0.0 point.

Analysis

10 points

It provides excellent

analysis and synthesis, and analysis is well woven with interpretation. 10 points.

It provides good

analysis and synthesis, and analysis is well woven with interpretation. 8 points.

It provides fair

analysis and synthesis, and analysis is well woven with interpretation. 6 points.

It provides some analysis and synthesis, and analysis is well woven with interpretation. 4 points.

Does not have

analysis, synthesis and

interpretation

at all.

0 points.

Conclusion

2 points.

The concluding paragraph successfully draws the paper to a conclusion, while going beyond mere summary. It does not introduce new ideas, although it looks ahead, or invites readers to consider a deeper aspect of the topic.

2 points.

The concluding paragraph draws the paper to a conclusion, while going beyond mere summary. It does not introduce new ideas, although it may look ahead, or invite readers to consider a deeper aspect of the topic, though possibly not clearly or concisely.

1.5 points

The concluding paragraph successfully draws the paper to a conclusion, while attempting to go beyond mere summary, though possibly not successfully. It does not introduce new ideas.

1 point

The concluding paragraph marginally successfully draws the paper to a conclusion, though may not go beyond mere summary. It may introduce new ideas that are not appropriate for a conclusion.

0.5 point

The concluding paragraph is missing or is unsuccessful at going beyond mere summary.

0.0 point.

Writing Fluency

4 points.

The paragraphs exhibit unity and coherence and are sufficiently developed. The sentences are clear, concise, and easy to follow. They show variety and use good vocabulary.

4 points.

The paragraphs exhibit unity and coherence. Most of them are sufficiently developed. The sentences are clear and concise; most show variety and good vocabulary but may be occasionally imprecise.

3.5 points.

Some of the paragraphs exhibit unity and coherence and are sufficiently developed. The sentences may vary in quality, with some being clear, but others being wordy or hard to follow. The vocabulary is acceptable but may be occasionally simplistic, imprecise or repetitive.

3 points.

A few paragraphs exhibit unity and coherence. Some are developed. Sentences may be hard to follow, wordy, and/or unclear. The vocabulary may be imprecise and/or inaccurate.

2.5 points

Paragraphs repeatedly lack unity and/or coherence, or they are not sufficiently developed. Sentences may be frequently hard to follow, wordy, and/or unclear. The vocabulary may be consistently imprecise and/or inaccurate.

2.00 points.

Grammar and Mechanics

4 points

Sentences are correct.

Exhibit few or no grammatical and mechanical errors.

4 points.

Most of the sentences are correct. Exhibit a few grammatical and mechanical errors.

3.5 points

Some of the sentences are correct. Exhibit several grammatical and mechanical errors.

3 points.

Many of the sentences are incorrect. Exhibit numerous grammatical and mechanical errors. 2.5 points.

Most of the sentences are incorrect with many grammatical and mechanical errors.

2.00 points.

APA Format

4 points.

Sources are cited correctly in the document and on the reference page.

4 points.

Sources are cited, but there are a few errors in the format.

3.5 points.

Sources are cited, but there are several errors in the format.

3 point.

Some of the sources are not cited and/or the format is not correct. 2 point.

Sources are not cited at all.

0.0 point.

Peer Review

2 points.

Excellent peer review

2 points.

Good peer review

1.5 point.

Fair peer review

1 point.

Minimal peer review. 0.5 point

No peer review done

0.0 point