Instructions:
Total Possible Score: 35.00
Summarizes the Selected Article Including Discussions Surrounding the Purpose of the Study, the Methodology Utilized, the Results Obtained, and the Conclusions Drawn by the Author(s) Utilizing Questions Posed in the Reading
Total: 8.00
Distinguished - Comprehensively summarizes the selected article including discussions surrounding the purpose of the study, the methodology utilized, the results obtained, and the conclusions drawn by the author(s) utilizing questions posed in the reading. Includes the full citation for the article formatted in accurate APA style.
Proficient - Summarizes the selected article including discussions surrounding the purpose of the study, the methodology utilized, the results obtained, and the conclusions drawn by the author(s) utilizing questions posed in the reading. Includes the full citation for the article accurately formatted in APA style. One of these areas is slightly underdeveloped.
Basic - Partially summarizes the selected article including discussions surrounding the purpose of the study, the methodology utilized, the results obtained, and the conclusions drawn by the author(s) utilizing questions posed in the reading. Two or three of these areas are underdeveloped and/or the citation is not accurately formatted in APA style.
Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize the selected article including discussions surrounding the purpose of the study, the methodology utilized, the results obtained, and the conclusions drawn by the author(s) utilizing questions posed in the reading; however; all of these areas are significantly underdeveloped and the citation is not accurately formatted in APA style.
Non-Performance - The summary of the selected article including discussions surrounding the purpose of the study, the methodology utilized, the results obtained, and the conclusions drawn by the author(s) utilizing questions posed in the reading is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Determines the Strengths of Each Section of the Paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) Utilizing Questions Posed in the Reading
Total: 8.00
Distinguished - Clearly and accurately determines the strengths of each section of the paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) utilizing questions posed in the reading.
Proficient - Determines the strengths of each section of the paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) utilizing questions posed in the reading. Details are slightly inaccurate or unclear.
Basic - Partially determines the strengths of each section of the paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) utilizing questions posed in the reading. Relevant details are inaccurate and/or unclear.
Below Expectations - Attempts to determine the strengths of each section of the paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion); however, the questions posted in the reading are not utilized and/or are inaccurate and unclear.
Non-Performance - The determination of the strengths of each section of the paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) utilizing questions posed in the reading are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Determines the Weaknesses of Each Section of the Paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) Utilizing Questions Posed in the Reading
Total: 8.00
Distinguished - Clearly and accurately determines the weaknesses of each section of the paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) utilizing questions posed in the reading.
Proficient - Determines the weaknesses of each section of the paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) utilizing questions posed in the reading. Minor details are slightly inaccurate or unclear.
Basic - Partially determines the weaknesses of each section of the paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) utilizing questions posed in the reading. Relevant details are inaccurate and/or unclear.
Below Expectations - Attempts to determine the weaknesses of each section of the paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion); however, the questions posed in the reading are not utilized and/or are inaccurate and unclear.
Non-Performance - The determination of the weaknesses of each section of the paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) utilizing questions posed in the reading are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Discusses the Significance of the Research Utilizing Questions Posed in the Reading
Total: 8.00
Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses the significance of the research utilizing questions posed in the reading.
Proficient - Discusses the significance of the research utilizing questions posed in the reading. Minor details are missing.
Basic - Minimally discusses the significance of the research utilizing questions posed in the reading. Relevant details are missing.
Below Expectations -Attempts to discuss the significance of the research; however, significant details are missing and did not utilize the questions posed in the reading.
Non-Performance - The discussion of the significance of the research utilizing questions posed in the reading is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.
Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: APA Formatting
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.
Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Page Requirement
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.
Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.