CGD240.W5A1.10.2014

Description:


Total Possible Score: 30.00

Writes an 800-1,000 Word Article Describing Outdoor Lighting Trends in Landscape Design to be Printed in the Magazine

Total: 11.00

Distinguished - Writes a comprehensive 800-1,000 word article clearly describing outdoor lighting trends in landscaping design to be printed in the magazine. The article is fully supported by relevant scholarly sources. 

Proficient - Writes 800-1,000 word article describing outdoor lighting trends in landscaping design to be printed in the magazine. The article is slightly underdeveloped or the descriptions are unclear.

Basic - Writes an 800-1,000 word article describing outdoor lighting trends in landscaping design to be printed in the magazine. The article is underdeveloped and/or the descriptions are unclear. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to write an 800-1,000 word article describing outdoor lighting trends in landscaping design to be printed in the magazine; however, the article is significantly underdeveloped and/or the descriptions are unclear. 

Non-Performance - The written 800-1,000 word article describing outdoor lighting trends in landscaping design to be printed in the magazine is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Includes at Least One Photo and One Information Graphic With the Article, Each With its Own Cutline

Total: 11.00

Distinguished - Incudes at least one photo and information graphic with the article, each with its own detailed cutline.

Proficient - Includes at least one photo and develops an information graphic with the article, each with its own cutline. The information graphic and/or the cutlines are underdeveloped.

Basic - Includes at least one photo and develops an information graphic with the article, each with its own cutline. The description is underdeveloped and/or the descriptions are unclear. 

Below Expectations - Includes at least one photo and attempts to develop an information graphic with the article, each with its own cutline; however, the description is significantly underdeveloped and/or the descriptions are unclear.

Non-Performance - The inclusion of at least one photo, an information graphic with the article, and each with its own cutline are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Critical Thinking: Evidence

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Employs persuasive and applicable 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 - Presents information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects to apply such information toward the analysis of the topic.

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


Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

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


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 2.00

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.


Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 2.00

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 limited 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.


Written Communication: Word Requirement

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words.

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.   

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


Written Communication: Resource 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 the 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 an 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.