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Capstone Project

Grading criteria for capstone writing assignment

Rubric Code: JX2B4X7

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Subject: Education

Type: Project

Grade Levels: Graduate

Capstone Rubric
	A 30 pts	B 25 pts	C 20 pts
Thesis statement 5 pts	A Includes an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement	B Includes an introductory paragraph with a somewhat succinct thesis statement	C Includes an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement that does not fully set the tone for the paper.
Body 10 pts	A The paper is clear, , and focused; ideas and content are developed with details and examples. <BR> <BR> Organization enhances the central theme; ideas are presented coherently to move the reader through the text.<BR> <BR> The voice of the writer conveys the writer's meaning through effective structure and word choices.	B The paper is reasonably clear, focused, and well supported; ideas are adequately developed. Organization and form are appropriate, and ideas are generally presented coherently. The voice of the writer contributes to the writer's meaning through appropriate and varied sentence structure and word choices. The writer has clearly brought the reader through properly cited documentation, but has not fully developed the area of critical analysis.	C The paper has some focus and support; ideas and content is developed with limited details and examples. Writing is too obviously structured. Basic sentence structure and limited vocabulary convey a simple message. The content areas of academic constructs are limited and large generalizations are made. Critical analysis is all but absent from the paper.
Conclusion 5 pts	A Concludes with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.	B Concludes with a restatement of the thesis and a generally focused conclusion paragraph	C Concludes with a partial restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph that does not fully close the subject.
Structure/Org 5 pts	A 10-12 double-spaced pages in length.<BR> <BR> Must include a cover page that includes:<BR> <BR> Student's name<BR> Course name and number<BR> Title of paper<BR> Instructor's name<BR> Date submitted	B one to two pages less than required length.<BR> <BR> Cover page missing one item.	C two to three pages less than required length.<BR> <BR> Cover page missing two items.
APA style 5 pts	A Formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.<BR> <BR> Reference page completed in accordance with the APA format	B Generally formatted in APA style. <BR> <BR> Reference page missing one or two required reference format items	C APA style followed intermittently.<BR> <BR> Reference page incorrectly formatted

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