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Topic Approval

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Rubric Code: WA587B

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Subject: Communication

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Criterion
	Advance 1 pts	Proficient 0.75 pts	Basic 0.5 pts	Below Basic 0.25 pts
Content & Development 2 pts	Advance - It is an original idea. - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Research is adequate, timely and addresses the concept. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear. - Complete submission	Proficient - It is a twist on an original idea, somehow original. - Content is adequate but not persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Research is adequate but does not address the concept. - Content is consistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Basic - It is not an original idea but has some potential. - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Some points are addressed, but not well supported. - Research is inadequate or does not address the concept. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Below Basic - It is a cliché or lack originality. - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. - Incomplete submission
Organization & Structure 1 pts	Advance - Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. - 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. - Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.	Proficient - Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. - Introduction does not preview major points. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. - Conclusion does not flow from the body of the paper.	Basic - Structure of the paper is hard to follow. - Introduction is missing or, if provided, does preview some points. - Paragraph lack transitions. - Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.	Below Basic - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Introduction and/or conclusion is missing. - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Format 1 pts	Advance - Paper follows designated guidelines. - Citations and references are used appropriately. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.	Proficient - Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper provides citations, but they are incorrectly prepared. - Paper provides reference list, with some errors or omissions. - Paper is close to over/ under word length.	Basic - Paper follows some guidelines. - Paper provides incorrect citations. - Paper provides reference list, with errors or omissions. - Paper is over/ under word length.	Below Basic - Paper lacks many elements of correct formattting. - Citations and references are not provided. - Paper is inadequate/excessive in length.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 1 pts	Advance - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.	Proficient - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - Language is clear but includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.	Basic - Paper contains many grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.	Below Basic - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.

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