Criteria No Submission: O Points

Emerging (F through D range) 12 points

Satisfactory (C Range) 14 points

Proficient (B Range) 16 points

Exemplary (A Range) 20 points

Criterion score 20/20

Thesis and Ideas: Explores the appropriate topic based on chapters read in the week and displays college level thinking Submits the correct number of Journal articles.

Student did not submit the assignment

Work does not meet assignment expectations; shows little or no understanding of assignment concepts

Assignment partially meets expectations with minimal depth; demonstrates a limited understanding of the assignment concepts

Assignment meets expectations with all components being addressed; demonstrates the ability to evaluate and apply key assignments

Assignment exceeds expectations with exceptional depth; presents all requirements of the assignment; demonstrates the ability to evaluate, apply and synthesize key assignment concepts

20/20

Criteria

No Submission: O Points

Emerging (F through D range) 12 points

Satisfactory (C Range) 14 points

Proficient B Range 16 points

Exemplary (A Range 20 points

Criterion score 20/20

Comprehension: Synthesizes information and communicates it through student’s own thoughts and words.

Student did not submit the assignment

Work does not meet assignment expectations; shows little or no understanding of assignment concepts

Assignment partially meets expectations with minimal depth; demonstrates a limited understanding of the assignment concepts

Assignment meets expectations with all components being addressed; demonstrates the ability to evaluate and apply key assignments

Assignment exceeds expectations with exceptional depth; presents all requirements of the assignment; demonstrates the ability to evaluate, apply and synthesize key assignment concepts

20/20

Criteria No Submission: O Points

Emerging (F through D range) 12 points

Satisfactory (C Range) 14 points

Proficient (B Range) 16 points

Exemplary (A Range) 20 points

20/20

Evidence critical and analytical skills

Student did not submit the assignment

Work does not meet assignment expectations; shows little or no understanding of assignment concepts

Assignment partially meets expectations with minimal depth; demonstrates a limited understanding of the assignment concepts

Assignment meets expectations with all components being addressed; demonstrates the ability to evaluate and apply key assignments

Assignment exceeds expectations with exceptional depth; presents all requirements of the assignment; demonstrates the ability to evaluate, apply and synthesize key assignment concepts

20/20

Criteria No Submission: 0 Points

Emerging (F through D range) 12 points

Satisfactory (C Range) 14 points

Proficient B Range 16 points

Exemplary (A Range) 20 points

20/20

Research: Appropriate use of scholarly sources

Student did not submit the assignment

Work does not meet assignment expectations; shows little or no understanding of assignment concepts

Assignment partially meets expectations with minimal depth; demonstrates a limited understanding of the assignment concepts

Assignment meets expectations with all components being addressed; demonstrates the ability to evaluate and apply key assignments

Assignment exceeds expectations with exceptional depth; presents all requirements of the assignment; demonstrates the ability to evaluate, apply and synthesize key

20/20

Criteria No Submission: 0 Points

Emerging (F through D range) 6 points

Satisfactory (C Range) 7 points

Proficient B Range 8 points

Exemplary (A Range) 10 points

10/10

Organization: Writing demonstrates well-developed body that evidences each element from the thesis in succinct paragraphs and each

Student did not submit the assignment

Work does not meet assignment expectations; shows little or no understanding of assignment concepts

Assignment partially meets expectations with minimal depth; demonstrates a limited understanding of

Assignment meets expectations with all components being addressed; demonstrates the ability to evaluate

Assignment exceeds expectations with exceptional depth; presents all requirements of the assignment; demonstrates the

10/10

paragraph supports the thesis.

the assignment concepts

and apply key assignments

ability to evaluate, apply and synthesize key

Criteria No Submission 0 Points

Emerging (F through D range) 6 points

Satisfactory (C Range) 7 points

Proficient (B Range) 8 points

Exemplary (A Range) 10 points

10/10

Used APA formatted citations and references and used correct structural formatting

Student did not submit the assignment

No attempt at APA formatting when using references

APA is attempted with numerous errors

Using APA format accurately; errors are noticeable

Using APA format proficiently, text is basically error free

Overall Score

Emerging (F-D) Satisfactory (C Range)

Proficient (B range)

Exemplary (A range)