COM200.W5A1.06.2013

Description:


Total Possible Score: 25.00

Use of five learning outcomes as guide for letter

Total: 5.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly and comprehensively uses at least five learning outcomes to help guide the letter.

Proficient - Comprehensively uses four learning outcomes to help guide the letter.

Basic - Uses three learning outcomes to help guide the letter.

Below Expectations - Uses one or two learning outcomes to help guide the letter.

Non-Performance - The use of five learning outcomes as guide for letter is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Provides advice based on research and course concepts

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Provides exceptional thought, insight and advice in the letter, based on research and course concepts.

Proficient - Effectively provides thought, insight and advice in the letter, based on research and course concepts.  Some important details have not been included.

Basic - Briefly provides some thought, insight and advice in the letter, based on research and course concepts.

Below Expectations - Minimal thought, insight and advice in the letter, based on research and course concepts. Much of the paper is a summary of the research and/or course content.

Non-Performance - The advice provided which is to be based on research and course concepts is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Application of research and course concepts to personal experiences

Total: 2.50

Distinguished - Exceptionally thorough and clear  application of research and course concepts to personal experiences.

Proficient - Clear  application of research and course concepts to personal experiences; however there needs to be more of a connection between the research and personal experiences.

Basic - Minimal application of research and course concepts to personal experiences.

Below Expectations -Attempts to apply research and course concepts to personal experiences.

Non-Performance - The application of research and course concepts to personal experiences is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Incorporates outline feedback in the development of the final paper

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Exceptionally effective use of the outline feedback in the development of the final paper.

Proficient - Adequate use of the outline feedback in the development of the final paper.

Basic - Somewhat uses the outline feedback in the development of the final paper.

Below Expectations - Minimal use of the outline feedback in the development of the final paper.

Non-Performance - The incorporation of outline feedback in the development of the final paper is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Organization: Introduction, Thesis Statement, and Conclusion

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.

Proficient - Paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.  One of these require improvement.

Basic - Paper is  organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One or more of the introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.

Below Expectations -Paper is  loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.

Non-Performance - The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Paragraph Development

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Paragraphs are well-developed with each making a single point that directly relates back to the thesis statement.

Proficient -Paragraphs are adequately developed with each making a single point that directly relates back to the thesis statement.

Basic - Paragraphs are basic with each making a single point that directly relates back to the thesis statement.

Below Expectations - Paragraphs are not adequately developed with each making a single point that directly relates back to the thesis statement.

Non-Performance - The paragraph development is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


APA Format

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper, however, the layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper.  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 non-existent or lacks the APA components described in the instructions.


Reference Requirement

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Provides ample resources and uses the correct amount of sources from the specified search agent.

Proficient -Provides the approximate number of sources, while using some of the correct search agents specified in the assignment instructions.

Basic - Provides over half of the  sources required in the assignment instructions.

Below Expectations - Barely provides adequate resources and unable to include sources from specified search agent.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the reference requirement components described in the instructions.


Integrative Learning: Transfer

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Adapts and employs, independently, skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation to new situations. Solving difficult problems or exploring complex issues in original ways.

Proficient - Utilizes skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation to new situations, contributing to an understanding of problems or issues.

Basic - Attempts to utilize, in a basic way, skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation, in a new situation.

Below Expectations - Attempts to utilize, in a basic way, skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation in a new situation.  Such attempts may be ineffective.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 2.50

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 or syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Page Requirement

Total: 1.50

Distinguished -The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirements predetermined in the assignment description.

Basic -The paper meets over half of the page requirement.

Below Expectations -A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.