iRubric: Written Assignment - Rubric

Student does not demonstrate a clear understanding of the subject matter. Minimal or no linkages between course content and practical examples or applications. Paper is not outlined in a logical sequence.

Student demonstrates a general understanding of the subject matter. Minimal linkages between course content and practical examples or applications. Sequence of paper is somewhat difficult to follow.

Student exhibits and above-average command of the subject matter. Student is able to relate most course content to practical examples and applications. Paper is laid out in logical sequence, with few exceptions.

Student exhibits proficient command of the subject matter. Student demonstrates ability to relate course content to practical examples and applications. Paper is laid out in logical sequence.

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Unable to write well enough for scorer to understand answer. Disjointed and incomprehensible thoughts and clauses. No organization.

Ideas are fragmented, wondering and repetitive, so that it is hard to understand text. Poor or weak ability to express thoughts. Reader must infer intent. Material is poorly organized.

Student is mostly clear, concise and and only addresses the assigned task so that the content is understandable. Material is fairly well organized.

Ideas are sequenced and logical so that the content is easy to understand. Student is clear, concise and only addresses the assigned task. Material is well organized.

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Much of the paper is copied from other sources, minimal original work is evident. Direct quotations exceed 20%. Fails to raise any important questions related to the topic assigned. Does not meet the criteria of the assignment.

Most sources are cited correctly. There is evidence of original work that reflect the writers own thoughts & ideas. Similarity/direct quotations are between 15-20%.

Raises important questions relevant to the assigned topic, & answers them with evidence from professional sources. Paper clearly reflects write's work originality.
Similarity/direct quotations are between 10-15%.

Work reflect clear originality & expertise in writing reflecting uniqueness at a scholarly level. Less than 10% of similarity/direct quotations & are only used to raise important questions relevant to the assigned topic.

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Organization and structure detract from the message. Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. Student is inconsistent in the correct use of APA format. Does not follow organization guidelines.

Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. Paragraph transitions need improvement. missing header, or front page not well organized. Student is consistent in the correct use of APA format, with a few formatting errors. Follow organization guidelines with minor errors.

Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow. Paragraph transitions are present. Front page contains title, course name, student and supervisor names and date. there is a running Header and pages are numbered. Student is consistent in correct use of APA format, with few errors. Follow organization guidelines.

Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thoughts.
Paper has a 1-Title page with a title, course name university logo, student and supervisor names and date. 2-Running Header, Page number. 3-Table of Contents. Student is consistent in correct use of APA formatting. Follow organization guidelines with a pleasant formal.

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Many errors in citation. Citations and the Reference page may not match up, where a cited work isn’t found on the Reference page. Much of paper is copied from sources, no original work is evident.Many errors in the Reference page. most of the references are from unreliable sources, such as Wikipedia Reference page is not cited.

Use of professional sources without a thoughtful summary as to why the sources are relevant or how they enter into writer's discussion/critique.The references are not all from reliable sources. Few are peer reviewed. APA format is followed.

All sources cited and conform to APA citation requirements with minor errors. Reliability of professional sources. Use of source information within the paper is effective and necessary. More than half of references all not peer reviewed, but are reputable and reliable sources. The Reference page, containing a minimum of 6 references, is alphabetized and formatted correctly, per APA, although there may be minor errors.

All sources cited and conform to APA citation requirements. Excellent reliability of professional sources. Use of source information within
the paper is effective
and necessary. Follows APA format with the majority of references being peer reviewed journals. The Reference page is alphabetized and formatted correctly as per APA.

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