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Failed to Meet Minimum Standards
0–95
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Barely Meets Minimum Standards
60+% – D
96–111
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Meets Minimum Standards
70+% – C
112–127
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Good
80+% – B
128–143
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Superior
90+% – A
144–160
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Title Page
(5 Points) |
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Title of your applied research paper.
Your name, e-mail address, course number and title, instructor, and date. (5) |
Introduction
(10 Points) |
Introduction is not apparent. (0)
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Introduction is vague, incomplete, or lacks a focus. (6)
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Introduction reflects barely adequate information to acquaint reader to the problem context. (7) |
Contains a focus and provides sufficient detail to set the stage for the analysis but may contain extraneous information. (8) |
Introduction has a sharp, distinct focus; complete information. (10)
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Problem Statement
(15 Points) |
No problem statement apparent. (0) |
Problem statement is vague; does not agree with title of paper. (9) |
Presented mostly as symptoms of the problem. (11) |
Presented as a disguised solution. (13) |
Focused and concise. (15) |
Literature Review
(40 Points) |
None provided. (0) |
Too shallow; insufficient depth; provides review of only one source; does not cite sources properly; may include analysis of the problem in this section. (27) |
Provides a review of only 2–3 sources; does not address topic areas germane to the problem; including analysis of the problem; does not cite some sources properly. (31) |
Provides a review of the minimum six research articles; lacks reference to insights or findings from many of the readings that are applicable to the problem. (35) |
Discusses the concepts, ideas, or insights that have the most value for helping make sense of problem; excellent use of citations; follows proper citation protocol; exceeds all standards defined in the syllabus guidelines for the project. (40) |
Analysis
(40 Points) |
No analysis evident or presents a simplistic, inappropriate, or incoherent analysis of or response to the problem. (0) |
Illogically analyses the problem; may lack coherent structure or elaboration with examples.
Does not apply findings from literature review. Clear lack of evidence to support analysis; makes broad generalizations and unsupported assertions. (27)
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Presents an adequate analysis of the problem, elaborating the analysis with sufficient examples and acceptable reasoning. May not apply findings from literature review appropriate.
Lack of evidence to support analysis; making broad generalizations and unsupported assertions. (31)
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Presents a thoughtful analysis of problem, elaborating that response with appropriate examples and sensible reasoning. (35) |
Presents a cogent analysis of the stated problem, elaborating that response with well-chosen examples and persuasive reasoning supported by the literature. (40) |
Solution
(30 Points) |
Solutions and recommendation not included. (0) |
The choice of solution(s) is not linked to the analysis. (20) |
Presents only a single solution that may or may not be fully supported by the analysis. (23) |
Solution or recommendations linked to the analysis. Partially supported and defended. (26) |
Solution or recommendations logically flow from the analysis. Well supported and defended. (30) |
Reflection
(10 Points) |
No reflective statement offered. (0) |
Perfunctory effort at drawing lessons from the assignment. (6) |
One key lesson; no other insights offered. (7) |
Good faith effort in discussing the lessons from the assignment; some insights are included. (8) |
Well presented insights on how the assignment influenced personal, academic, and professional development. (10) |
References
(10 Points) |
Few or no references listed. (0) |
Insufficient references listed; inconsistent format. (6) |
A few appropriate references listed. (7) |
Well chosen references used; minor errors. (8) |
Well chosen references used; follows correct format for listing; no errors. (10) |
| NOTE: Points will be deducted for grammar, syntax, and/or punctuation errors. Failure to cite sources properly or using incorrect protocol when citing sources and listing references is cause for point reduction. Failure to cite sources will result in submission for academic integrity review. |
