15.0
pts
5

Demonstrates
the ability to construct a clear and insightful problem
statement/thesis statement/topic statement with evidence of all relevant
contextual factors.

14.0
pts
4

Demonstrates
the ability to construct a problem statement, thesis statement/topic
statement with evidence of most relevant contextual factors, and problem
statement is adequately detailed.

12.0
pts
3

Begins
to demonstrate the ability to construct a problem statement/thesis
statement/topic statement with evidence of most relevant contextual
factors, but problem statement is superficial.

11.0
pts
2

Demonstrates
a limited ability in identifying a problem statement/thesis
statement/topic statement or related contextual factors.

9.0
pts
1

Demonstrates the ability to explain contextual facts but does not provide a defined statement.

0.0
pts
0

There is no evidence of a defined statement.

25.0
pts
5

Organizes and compares evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

23.0
pts
4

Organizes and interprets evidence to reveal patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

20.0
pts
3

Organizes and describes evidence according to patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

18.0
pts
2

Organizes evidence, but the organization is not effective in revealing patterns, differences, or similarities.

15.0
pts
1

Describes evidence, but it is not organized and/ or is unrelated to focus.

0.0
pts
0

Lists evidence, but it is not organized and/ or is unrelated to focus.

5.0
pts
5

The
paper exhibits a excellent command of written English language
conventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling.

4.5
pts
4

The
paper exhibits a good command of written English language conventions.
The paper has no errors in mechanics, or spelling with minor
grammatical errors that impair the flow of communication.

4.0
pts
3

The
paper exhibits a basic command of written English language conventions.
The paper has minor errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that
impact the flow of communication.

3.5
pts
2

The
paper exhibits a limited command of written English language
conventions. The paper has frequent errors in mechanics, grammar, or
spelling that impede the flow of communication.

3.0
pts
1

The
paper exhibits little command of written English language conventions.
The paper has errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the
reader to stop and reread parts of the writing to discern meaning.

0.0
pts
0

The
paper does not demonstrate command of written English language
conventions. The paper has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, or
spelling that cause the reader difficulty discerning the meaning.

5.0
pts
5

The required APA elements are all included with correct formatting, including in-text citations and references.

4.5
pts
4

The required APA elements are all included with minor formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.

4.0
pts
3

The required APA elements are all included with multiple formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.

3.5
pts
2

The
required APA elements are not all included. AND/OR there are major
formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.

3.0
pts
1

Several
APA elements are missing. The errors in formatting demonstrate limited
understanding of APA guidelines, in-text-citations, and references.

0.0
pts
0

There is little to no evidence of APA formatting. AND/OR there are no in-text citations AND/OR references.