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Assignment Example
Criteria Ratings Pts
Understanding:
Assignment Purpose
threshold: pts
20 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive to the assigned task(s) and focuses all elements of the work. A specific, sophisticated assignment is clearly articulated or implied.
15 pts
Meets Expectations
Demonstrates adequate consideration of context, audience, and purpose and a clear focus. Assignment purpose is clearly communicated.
10 pts
Slightly Meets Expectations
Demonstrates some awareness of context and purpose; begins to show awareness of audience's perceptions and assumptions.
5 pts
Below Expectations
Demonstrates minimal attention to context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s). Assignment is an overgeneralization and unclear.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Minimal awareness that external concepts exist.
pts
20 pts
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Application/Analysis:
Demonstrates application and/or analysis of the content and applicability to professional practice with supportive evidence.
threshold: pts
20 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Grasps inner relationship of concepts, Excellent use of a wide range of supporting material. Information is taken from source(s) with enough interpretation/evaluation for a comprehensive analysis or synthesis.
15 pts
Meets Expectations
Demonstrates the ability to analyze and synthesize, independent analysis, good use of a range of supportive material. Information is taken from source(s) with enough interpretation/evaluation for a coherent analysis or synthesis.
10 pts
Slightly Meets Expectations
Informed commentary with some evidence of genuine analysis; some supportive materials used. Information is taken from source(s) with some interpretation/evaluation, but not enough for a coherent analysis or synthesis.
5 pts
Below Expectations
Some observations, some supportive evidence used. Information is taken from source(s), but there is either a lack of interpretation/evaluation, or the interpretation is erroneous, illogical, unrelated, or speculative.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
No evidence of critical analysis, supportive evidence, interpretation, or evaluation.
pts
20 pts
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Genre and Disciplinary Conventions
threshold: pts
20 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Demonstrates detailed attention to and successful execution of a wide range of conventions particular to the discipline and/or writing task (s) including organization, content, presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices
15 pts
Meets Expectations
Demonstrates consistent use of important conventions particular to the discipline and/or writing task(s), including organization, content, presentation, and stylistic choices
10 pts
Slightly Meets Expectations
Follows expectations appropriate to the discipline and/or writing task(s) for basic organization, content, and presentation
5 pts
Below Expectations
Attempts to use a consistent system for basic organization and presentation.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
No attempt was used for basic organization and presentation.
pts
20 pts
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Conclusion(s):
Conclusions and related outcomes (implications and consequences).
threshold: pts
20 pts
Exceeds Expectations
States a conclusion that is logically deduced from the analysis and shows a sophisticated comprehension of the subject.
15 pts
Meets Expectations
Conclusion is logically tied to the evidence presented.
10 pts
Slightly Meets Expectations
Conclusion is a summary or restatement of the opening paragraph. It may or may not flow logically from the evidence.
5 pts
Below Expectations
Conclusion is inconsistent with or an oversimplification of the evidence.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
No conclusion was attempted.
pts
20 pts
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Writing Mechanics:
Correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc.
threshold: pts
10 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Excellent mechanics, sentence structure, and organization.
8 pts
Meets Expectations
Significant mechanics, structure and organization.
5 pts
Slightly Meets Expectations
Some grammatical lapses, uses emotional response in lieu of relevant points.
2 pts
Below Expectations
Poor grammar, weak communication.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Lack of clarity, poor presentation of thinking.
pts
10 pts
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References:
Includes academic reference(s) in appropriate APA format.
threshold: pts
10 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Comprehensive, in-depth and wide ranging.
8 pts
Meets Expectations
Up to date and relevant.
5 pts
Slightly Meets Expectations
Relevant but not comprehensive.
2 pts
Below Expectations
Limited superficial relevancy and accuracy.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Little relevance/some accuracy.
pts
10 pts
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Total Points: 100 out of 100