27 to >24.03 pts

Exceeds Expectation 90–100%

Response meets expectations and provides additional justification through examples from the Learning Resources, peer-reviewed research, or other relevant sources. Two or more scholarly resources are used to support the response.

24.03 to >21.33 pts

Meets Expectation 80–89%

Response accurately identifies the research question and methodological approach for this article. Response provides clear justification…. Response demonstrates an evident understanding of and connection to the Learning Resources. At least one scholarly resource is used to support the response.

21.33 to >18.63 pts

Fair 70–79%

Response accurately identifies the research question and methodological approach for this article. Justification is incomplete or vague…. Response may show evidence of connection to Learning Resources, but it is vague or poorly connected.

18.63 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement 0–69%

Response inaccurately identifies or does not attempt to identify the research question and methodological approach for this article. Response makes little or no attempt to provide justification and does not demonstrate connection to Learning Resources.

27 to >24.03 pts

Exceeds Expectation 90–100%

Response meets expectations and provides additional justification through examples from the Learning Resources, peer-reviewed research, or other relevant sources. Two or more scholarly resources are used to support the response.

24.03 to >21.33 pts

Meets Expectation 80–89%

Response accurately identifies the research question and methodological approach for this article. Response provides clear justification…. Response demonstrates an evident understanding of and connection to the Learning Resources. At least one scholarly resource is used to support the response.

21.33 to >18.63 pts

Fair 70–79%

Response accurately identifies the research question and methodological approach for this article. Justification is incomplete or vague…. Response may show evidence of connection to Learning Resources, but it is vague or poorly connected.

18.63 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement 0–69%

Response inaccurately identifies or does not attempt to identify the research question and methodological approach for this article. Response makes little or no attempt to provide justification and does not demonstrate connection to Learning Resources.

6 to >5.34 pts

Exceeds Expectation 90–100%

Paper meets length requirements, meets expectations, is generally error free (two or fewer), and further exceeds by showcasing an exemplary scholarly voice to develop its message or communicate ideas. … Paper appropriately paraphrases sources, using one or less quotes. Presents polished APA Style. Citations, reference list, and paper formatting are generally error free (two or fewer). … Tone and presentation of ideas are free from bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt.

5.34 to >4.74 pts

Meets Expectation 80–89%

Paper meets length requirements and is clear and coherent. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are minor, minimal (three to five), and do not interfere with the scholarly message. The paper displays effective organization and focus to communicate ideas. … Paper appropriately paraphrases sources. Paper may use two to three short quotes but provides appropriate reference. Consistently documents sources in APA Style. Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with a few minimal errors (three to five). The reference list is complete and contains only minimal errors (three to five). Paper formatting is appropriate…. There is a clear distinction between cited content and original thought…. Tone and presentation of ideas are free from bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt.

4.74 to >4.14 pts

Fair 70–79%

Paper does not meet length requirements (either somewhat too short or too long). The paper is somewhat clear and coherent. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are minor but frequent (five to 10) and occasionally interfere with the message. The paper lacks clear organization or occasionally strays from the focus. … Paper may rely on four short quotes or one to two long quotes (over 40 words) and/or does not sufficiently paraphrase material from other resources into student's own words. Attempts to document sources in APA Style. Citations are present but contain frequent APA errors or omissions. A reference list is provided but is incomplete and/or contains frequent APA errors. Paper formatting may be incorrect (e.g., single-spaced or without a title page). … Occasionally lacks a clear distinction between cited content and original thought….Tone and presentation of ideas are free from bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt.

4.14 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement 0–69%

Paper does not meet length requirements (either significantly too short or too long). The paper lacks clarity and coherence. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are major, pervasive (11+), and interfere with the message. The paper is not organized or lacks focus. … Paper relies excessively on quoting (five or more quotes) or three or more long quotes (over 40 words), and/or uses quoted material without paraphrasing or referencing the source of the material. Little or no attempt to document sources in APA Style. Citations are infrequent or missing, and a reference list is not provided. Little or no attempt has been made to format the paper in APA Style…. There is no distinction between cited content and original thought. … Tone and presentation of ideas reveal bias and subjectivity.