W7 Course Project Grading Rubric – 185 pts
| W7 Course Project Grading Rubric – 185 pts | ||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength | 5 pts Meets length requirement 0 pts Does not meet length requirement | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurpose & Focus | 10 pts The writer has made insightful and mature decisions about focus, organization, and content to communicate clearly and effectively. The purpose and focus of the writing are clear to the reader and the organization and content are well chosen, sophisticated, and/or persuasive. Has a highly developed, defendable thesis that provides focus and direction to the essay. 8.5 pts The writer has made good decisions about focus, organization, and content to communicate clearly and effectively. The purpose and focus of the writing are clear to the reader and the organization and content achieve the purpose as well. Has a clear recognizable thesis that provides focus and direction to the essay. 7.5 pts The writer’s decisions about focus, organization, or content sometimes interfere with clear, effective communication. The purpose of the writing is not fully achieved. Thesis is unclear OR is not focused 6 pts The writer’s decisions about focus, organization, or content interfere with communication. The purpose of the writing is not achieved. Lacks a clear thesis 0 pts Completely unfocused and/or disorganized. Purpose of writing is not achieved. No recognizable thesis | 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Research/Evidence | 40 pts Sources are scholarly or of very high substantive quality where subject matter requires and no scholarly reference will serve the purpose, but all are current, authoritative, and relevant to topic. 34 pts Most sources are scholarly or of very high substantive quality where subject matter requires; but all are current, authoritative and relevant to topic. 30 pts Sources are mostly substantive, even where subject matter does not require. All are relevant to the topic. One source outside of current range. 24 pts Sources are substantive, even though scholarly sources are available and relevaant. Only one scholarly source. All are relevant to the topic. More than one source outside of current range. 0 pts Popular sources only and are not, therefore, authoritative, OR sources are not current, OR sources are not relevant | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReasoning | 45 pts Substantial and well-reasoned development of ideas. All key assumptions are made explicit. Credible evidence is germane, and accurately analyzed and fair- mindedly interpreted. Displays strong critical thinking skills and habits of mind. 38.25 pts Offers solid reasoning. Most key assumptions are recognized or made explicit. Most inferences are accurate, most examples are on point. 33.75 pts Offers some supporting evidence. The case includes some examples that are too general, not interpreted, or not clearly relevant to thesis. 27 pts Offers simplistic, underdeveloped, circular, or irrelevant arguments. 0 pts Includes fallacies, exaggerations, faulty reasoning, factual errors, biased statements, etc. | 45 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization | 30 pts Sequencing of ideas within paragraphs and transitions between paragraphs flow smoothly and coherently throughout the paper. The writer shows clear effort to assist the reader in following the logic of the ideas expressed. Develops a complete reasoning pathway that contains logical follow through, considers multiple points of view,and examines assumptions. 25.5 pts Sequencing of ideas within paragraphs and transitions between paragraphs make the writer’s points coherent and easy to follow. Develops a logical reasoning pathway with minor gaps or leaps while addressing other points of view. 22.5 pts Sentence structure and/ or word choice sometimes interfere with clarity and coherence. Needs to improve sequencing of ideas within paragraphs and transitions between paragraphs to make the writing easy to follow May contain some gaps in reasoning pathway; deals minimally with other points of view. 18 pts Ineffective sentence structure, word choice, transitions, and/ or sequencing of ideas make reading and understanding difficult. Contains gaps and/or leaps in development and does not examine other points of view. 0 pts Disorganized; little or no sequencing of ideas; awkward and ineffective sentence structure; reading and understanding extremely difficult Undeveloped and/or does not examine other points of view. | 30 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcademic Tone | 20 pts Maintains objective and professional tone; uses professional vocabulary. The use of words, sentences, and punctuation creates a distinct and engaging voice, tone, and level of formality appropriate to audience, purpose, and genre. 17 pts Uses objective and professional vocabulary. The use of words, sentences, and punctuation creates a consistent voice, tone, and level of formality appropriate to audience, purpose, and genre. 15 pts Some informality in vocabulary. The use of words, sentences, and punctuation creates an inconsistent voice, tone, or formality level that is occasionally inappropriate to the situation. 12 pts The use of words, sentences, and punctuation shows a lack of awareness of the voice, tone, and formality level expected in academic writing. 0 pts Informal; uses slang or colloquialisms; fails to achieve tone and level of formality expected in academic writing. | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Punctuation, Spelling, Capitalization | 5 pts Virtually free of punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors. 4 pts Occasional punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors. 3 pts Many punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors. Interfere with meaning in some places. 2 pts Punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors that hinder communication. 0 pts Severe punctuation, spelling and capitalization errors. | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Sentence Structure | 10 pts Sentence structure is complex and powerful. The writer has used vivid, purposefully crafted, and varied sentence styles and lengths. 8.5 pts Sentences are effective and varied in style and length. 7.5 pts Sentences show limited variety in sentence style and length. 6 pts Sentence structure is simple, without variety in sentence style and length. 0 pts Sentence structures are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas. | 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Word Choice | 10 pts The writer displays a broad range of vocabulary, with effective, accurate, and contextually appropriate word usage. 8.5 pts The writer displays a satisfactory range of vocabulary and accurate and appropriate word usage. 7.5 pts The writer displays some varied word choice but language is mostly vague and needs more accuracy to properly convey ideas. Some errors of diction and usage are evident but do not interfere significantly with readability. 6 pts The writer displays a limited range of vocabulary. Errors of diction and usage are evident and begin to interfere significantly with readability. 0 pts Limited vocabulary. Diction and syntax errors are evident and impede a clear reading of the text. | 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format | 10 pts Intext and reference citations in correct APA format with no errors. 8.5 pts Intext and reference citations in correct APA format with only occasional minor error. 7.5 pts Interfere with meaning in some places. Some major errors in APA format for intext, reference citations. 6 pts The writer does not use APA format, presentation, or style (citations) for the assignment or APA formatting has many major errors. 0 pts No intext citations to sources and/or no list of references in APA format | 10 pts |
| Total Points: 185 |
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