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Familiarize yourselves with existing research and theoretical writings pertinent to your topic. Find the best empirical (data-based) article you can that addresses this topic.
Rubric Code: NX28B57
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  Exceeds Expectation

Exceeds assignment objectives

5 pts

Meets Expectation

Meets assignment objectives

3 pts

Below Expectation

Does not meet assignment objectives

1 pts

Fully explores topic

Lists methodologies, goals of the study and findings clearly and with pertinent details.

Exceeds Expectation

Elaborates fully on topic acknowledging authors' findings and supports with professional sources/explanations. Has defined the concepts discussed, and uses clear and effective examples.
Meets Expectation

Elaborates on study using professional sources, and mentions other viewpoints, but does not clarify or support own views. Writer's perspective is acceptable but not sequentially formatted.
Below Expectation

Substanial inaccuracies in reporting the study methodologies, variables or findings. Elaboration of evidence is insufficient or not understandable to the reader. Basically, an opinon paper with faulty descriptors.
Raises important questions

The topic posed is only part of the total. Does student find interesting angles from which to explore?

Exceeds Expectation

Raises important questions relevant to the assiged topic, and answers them with evidence from professional sources.
Meets Expectation

Raises questions related to the topic, but may not provide reader with adequate evidence for why these additional questions should be considered.
Below Expectation

Fails to raise any important questions related to the topic assigned. Does not meet the criteria of the assignment.
Logic

Does this paper have a logical opening, supporting evidence, and conclusion?

Exceeds Expectation

Answers the questions: Does all this make sense? Does what I say follow the evidence? Can readers discern my opinions from the evidence used to support them?
Shows relevance for statements and evidence.
Meets Expectation

Attempts to follow logical format, but with less consistency. Flow of paper may result in confusion between writer's opinions and supportied, evidenced-based reports.
Below Expectation

Does not follow in a logical format. Difficult for the reader to understand what points are opinion and what points are supportive. Does not convey organized thoughts.
Spelling, Grammar, Usage

Does student use resources available to ensure grammatical and structural accuracy of the paper?

Exceeds Expectation

Writing mechanics, word usage, grammar and spelling contain minimal errors that do not effect the paper's content.
Meets Expectation

Writing mechanics, word usage, grammar and spelling contains few errors that mostly do not effect the paper's content.
Below Expectation

Writing mechanics, word usage, grammar and spelling contain many errors that do effect the paper's content.
Sources & Citations

Does student demonstrate the proper use of citations and proper reference page?

Exceeds Expectation

Excellent reliability of professional sources. Use of source information within the paper is effective and necessary.
Meets Expectation

Use of professional sources without a thoughtful summary as to why the sources are relevant or how they enter into writer's discussion/critique
Below Expectation

No professional sources used or cited, and/or come from an unreliable source. Much of paper is copied from sources, no original work is evident.



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  • critical thinking, evidence based writing


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