iRubric: Final Project-410 rubric

The paper, including citations and the reference page, follow APA guidelines for format.
The paper is laid out effectively and uses reader-friendly aids (e.g., sections, summaries, tables of contents, indices, appendices, etc.) when appropriate.
The paper utilizes references appropriately.
Headings, the use of italics, etc., aid in the readability of the paper and are not “overdone.”
The paper is neat, with attention given to format requirements. 10-15 pages, 8-12 references,

Grasp subject matter at a level considered to be good to very good. Is an active listener and participant in class discussion. Speaks and writes well. Accomplishes more than the minimum requirements. Work in and out class is of high quality.

Demonstrate a satisfactory comprehension of the subject matter. Accomplishes only the minimum requirements, and displays little or no initiative. Communicates orally and in writing at an acceptable level for a college student. Has a generally acceptable understanding of all basic concepts.

Quality and quantity of work in and out of class is below average and barely acceptable.

“D” work is passing by a slim margin.

Quality and quantity of work in and out of class is unacceptable.

“F” work does not qualify the student to progress to a more advanced level of coursework.

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Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied structure.
Sentences transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.
Words used are precise and unambiguous.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

Most sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Most sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied structure.
Some transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.
Most words used are precise and unambiguous.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

Some sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Some sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied structure.
A few transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.
Most words used are precise and unambiguous.
The tone is not completely appropriate to the content and assignment.

Few sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Few sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied structure.
No transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. Very few words used are precise and unambiguous.
The tone is inappropriate to the content and assignment.

No sentences are complete, clear, and concise. No sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied structure.
No transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.
No words used are precise and unambiguous.
The tone is inappropriate to the content and assignment.

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The structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
The paper’s organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose and is directed toward the appropriate audience.
The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
Paragraph transitions are present and logical, and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
The conclusion is logical reviews the major points.

The structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
The paper’s organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose and is directed toward the appropriate audience.
Ideas flow in a fairly logical sequence.
Paragraph transitions are mainly present and logical, and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. The conclusion is fairly logical and reviews the major points.

The structure of the paper is fairly clear and easy to follow.
Ideas flow in a somewhat logical sequence.
The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews most points.
The conclusion is somewhat logical and reviews the major points.

The structure of the paper is unclear and not easy to follow.
The paper’s organization does not emphasize the central theme or purpose and but is directed toward the appropriate audience.
Ideas do not flow in a logical sequence.
The introduction provides background on the topic and major points.
Paragraph transitions are not present and logical. The conclusion is not logical and doesn't flow from the body of the paper.
The conclusion reviews the major points.

The structure of the paper is not clear and easy to follow.
There is no central theme or purpose and is not directed toward the appropriate audience.
Ideas are illogical sequence.
The introduction provides no background on the topic and major points.
Paragraph transitions are non existant and there is no flow throughout the paper.
The conclusion is non existant

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