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1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% |
2 Less than Satisfactory 74.00% |
3 Satisfactory 79.00% |
4 Good 87.00% |
5 Excellent 100.00% |
70.0 %Content |
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5.0 % Description of the problem |
A description of the problem is either missing or not evident to the reader. |
A description of the problem is present, but incomplete or inaccurate. |
A description of the problem is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. |
A description of the problem is thoroughly presented and includes all necessary elements. |
A description of the problem is thoroughly presented with rich detail and includes all necessary elements. |
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5.0 % Description of a middle-range theory |
The description of a middle-range theory is either missing or not evident to the reader. |
The description of a middle-range theory is present, but incomplete or inaccurate. |
The description of a middle-range theory is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. The research cited in the definition is outdated. |
The description of a middle-range theory is thoroughly presented and includes all necessary elements. Some research cited in the definition is outdated. |
The description of a middle-range theory is thoroughly presented with rich detail and includes all necessary elements. |
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20.0 % A brief discussion of the middle-range theory’s origins |
A discussion of the the middle-range theory’s origins is either missing or not evident to the reader. |
A discussion of the middle-range theory’s origins is present, but incomplete or inaccurate. |
A discussion of the middle-range theory’s origins is present, but cursory. The research used for support is outdated. |
A discussion of the middle-range theory’s origins is present and thorough. The description is moderately well supported though some sources of support are outdated. |
A discussion of how the history of the middle-range theory’s originated is present, thorough, and well-detailed. The description is well supported with current and/or seminal research. |
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20.0 % A discussion of how the middle-range theory has been previously applied |
A discussion of how the history of the middle-range theory has been previously applied is either missing or not evident to the reader. |
A discussion of how the history of the middle-range theory has been previously applied is present, but incomplete or inaccurate. |
A discussion of how the history of the middle-range theory has been previously applied is present, but cursory. The research used for support is outdated. |
A discussion of how the history of the middle-range theory has been previously applied is present and thorough. The description is moderately well supported though some sources of support are outdated. |
A discussion of how the history of the middle-range theory has been previously applied is present, thorough, and well-detailed. The description is well supported with current and/or seminal research. |
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20.0 % A discussion of the application of the middle-range theory |
A discussion of the application of the middle-range theory is either missing or not evident to the reader. |
A discussion of the application of the middle-range theory is present, but incomplete or illogical. |
A discussion of the application of the middle-range theory is present, but cursory. The research used for support is outdated. |
A discussion of the application of the middle-range theory is present and thorough. The description is moderately well supported though some sources of support are outdated. |
A discussion of the application of the middle-range theory is present, thorough, and well-detailed. The description is well supported with current and/or seminal research. |
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20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness |
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7.0 % Thesis Development and Purpose |
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. |
Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. |
Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. |
Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. |
Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. |
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8.0 % Argument Logic and Construction |
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. |
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. |
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. |
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. |
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. |
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5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) |
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. |
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. |
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. |
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. |
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. |
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10.0 %Format |
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5.0 % Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) |
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. |
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. |
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. |
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. |
All format elements are correct. |
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5.0 % Research Citations (in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) |
No reference page is included. No citations are used. |
Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. |
Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. |
Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. |
In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. |
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100 % Total Weightage |
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