PSY101.W3A1.04.2012

Description:


Total Possible Score: 10.00

Main Theories/Points

Total: 4.00

Distinguished -Provides a detailed, thorough list of the main theories/points and support to be included in the final paper.

Proficient -Provides a sufficient list of the main theories/points and support to be included in the final paper.

Basic - Provides a basic list of the main theories/points and support to be addressed in the final paper.

Below Expectations - Provides an incomplete list of the main theories/points and/or elements of support to be addressed in the final paper.

Non-Performance - The main theories/points are either nonexistent or do not include any elements to be addressed in the final paper.


Annotated Bibliography/References

Total: 4.00

Distinguished - Clearly summarizes the required number of scholarly references, in addition to the text. The described references visibly relate to the stated thesis or central argument.

Proficient - Summarizes the required number of scholarly references, in addition to the text. The described references appear to relate generally to the stated thesis or central argument.

Basic - Identifies the required number of scholarly references, in addition to the text. The identified references appear to relate to the stated thesis or central argument, but do not have sufficient annotations to describe their contents.

Below Expectations -Identifies fewer than the required number of scholarly references, and may identify references that are not scholarly.

Non-Performance - The references are either nonexistent, entirely unscholarly, or otherwise inapplicable to the assignment.


Reference Requirement

Total: 1.00

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 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 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.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.50

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.


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 basic 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.