25.0pts(Excellent- A) Identifies and understands all of the main issues in question.Insightful, and thorough analysis of all the issues.

20.0pts(Above-Average – B) Identifies and understands most of the main issues in question. Thorough analysis of most of the issues.

15.0pts (Average – C) Identifies and understands some of the issues in question. Superficial analysis of some of the issues in question.

10.0pts(Near-Failing – D) Identifies and understands few of the issues in question. Incomplete analysis of the issues.

0.0pts(Failing – F) Identifies and understands very little of the issues in question. No analysis of the issues.

20.0pts(Excellent- A) Answers to questions are clear throughout. Connection with classand study material goes well beyond the obvious connections among ideas;demonstrates insight and original thinking.

15.0pts(Above-Average- B) Answers to questions present some irrelevant information on topicetc., but very little; treatment goes beyond obvious connections withclass and study material.

10.0pts(Average – C) Answers to questions are vague in places; some irrelevant or distracting information.

5.0pts(Near-Failing- D) Answers to questions are unclear and/or confusing. Treatment isvery superficial; paper may be well written but says nothing.

0.0pts(Failing – F) Does not address the questions. Treatment is very superficial and says very little.

20.0pts(Excellent- A) An appropriate, reasonable strategy is selected and successfullydeveloped. Content knowledge is used correctly. Justifies the strategy,conclusion, and/or answer to the problem.

15.0pts(Above-Average- B) An appropriate, reasonable strategy is selected and moderatelydeveloped. Content knowledge used appropriately, with minor computationerrors. Justifies the strategy, conclusion, and/or answer, but leavesout details.

10.0pts(Average- C) An appropriate, reasonable strategy is selected, but minimallydeveloped. Uses content knowledge with conceptual errors. Attempts tojustify the strategy, conclusion, and/or answer, but the justificationis only somewhat relevant to the problem.

5.0pts(Near-Failing- D) There is an attempt to solve the problem. Barely any strategy isapplied that could lead to an answer. Rarely uses content knowledge.Attempts justification for the strategy, conclusion, and/or answer, butthere is no relevance or connection.

0.0pts(Failing- F) There is no attempt to solve the problem. No strategy is appliedthat could lead to an answer. Uses no content knowledge. Does notattempt justification for the strategy, conclusion, and/or answer.

20.0pts(Excellent – A) Excellent research into the issues with clearly documented links to class (and/or outside) readings.

15.0pts(Above-Average – B) Good research and documented links to the material read.

10.0pts(Average – C) Limited research and documented links to any readings.

5.0pts(Near-Failing – D) Incomplete research and links to any readings.

0.0pts(Failing – F) Provided no references or support of analysis.

15.0pts(Excellent- A) Solution is presented in a clear and orderly manner so the readercan follow the flow of the solution and final answer. Chooses words fortheir precise meaning and uses an appropriate level of specificity.Sentence style fits audience and purpose. Sentences clearly structuredand carefully focused. Almost entirely free of spelling, punctuation,and grammatical errors.

12.5pts(Above-Average- B) Solution is presented appropriately, but may contain a minorerror. Reader can follow most of the steps in the solution and finalanswer. Generally uses words accurately and effectively, but may be toogeneral. Sentences generally clear, structured, and focused, though somemay be awkward or ineffective. May contain a few errors, which mayannoy the reader but not impede understanding.

8.0pts(Average- C) Solution is presented appropriately, but contains conceptualerrors. Solution is presented in an unclear manner. Scorer hasdifficulty following the sequence of steps. Uses relatively vague andgeneral words, may use some inappropriate language. Sentence’s structuregenerally correct, but sentences may be wordy, unfocused, repetitive,or confusing. Usually contains several mechanical errors, which maytemporarily confuse the reader but not impede the overall understanding.

4.0pts(Near-Failing- D) Presents the problem in an unclear manner, steps are missing orout of sequence. Scorer cannot determine a sequence of steps. Tends tobeing vague and abstract, or very personal and specific. Usuallycontains several awkward or ungrammatical sentences; sentence structureis simple or monotonous. Usually contains either many mechanical errorsor a few important errors that block the reader’s understanding andability to see connections between thoughts.

0.0pts(Failing- F) Does not present the problem in a manner that can be deciphered.Misuse of words throughout. Awkward sentences throughout. Difficult toattach a thought process. Poorly punctuated, misspelled words,grammatically abusive.