PPA604.W3A1.02.2014

Description:


Total Possible Score: 9.00

Selects Two Professional or Scholarly Journal Articles

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Accurately selects two entirely appropriate and relevant professional or scholarly journal articles from ProQuest in relation to the Research Paper topic from the Week Two Assignment.

Proficient - Selects two professional or scholarly journal articles from ProQuest that relate to the Research Paper topic from the Week Two Assignment. One of the articles may not be entirely appropriate or from ProQuest.

Basic - Selects two professional or scholarly journal articles that relate to the Research Paper topic from the Week Two Assignment. One or both of the articles is not appropriate or from ProQuest.

Below Expectations - Attempts to select two professional or scholarly journal articles that relate to the Research Paper topic from the Week Two Assignment; however, the articles are not appropriate or relevant and are not from ProQuest.

Non-Performance - The selection of two professional or scholarly journal articles is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Develops a Summary of the Main Points of Each Article

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Develops a comprehensive summary of the main points of each article.

Proficient - Develops a summary of the main points of each article. The summary is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Develops a limited summary of the main points of each article. The summary is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to develop a summary of the main points of each article; however, the summary is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The summary of the main points of each article is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Offers an Analysis of Two Theories/Perspectives

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively analyzes two theories/perspectives. Expertly applies strong, relevant examples to support a balanced analysis.

Proficient - Analyzes two theories/perspectives. Applies relevant examples to support the analysis, but the analysis is slightly unbalanced.

Basic - Partially analyzes two theories/perspectives. Applies limited examples to support the analysis, but the analysis is unbalanced.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze two theories/perspectives; however, may not apply examples to support the analysis and the analysis is significantly unbalanced.

Non-Performance - The analysis of two theories/perspectives is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Critical Thinking: Evidence

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Employs persuasive information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

Below Expectations - Displays information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

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


Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident, but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.

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


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.28

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: 0.28

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.


Page Requirement

Total: 0.22

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.


Resource Requirement

Total: 0.22

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.