30.0
pts
Level 5

Demonstrates
the ability to construct a clear and insightful problem
statement/thesis statement/topic statement with evidence of all relevant
contextual factors.

27.0
pts
Level 4

Demonstrates
the ability to construct a problem statement, thesis statement/topic
statement with evidence of most relevant contextual factors, and problem
statement is adequately detailed.

24.0
pts
Level 3

Begins
to demonstrate the ability to construct a problem statement/thesis
statement/topic statement with evidence of most relevant contextual
factors, but problem statement is superficial.

21.0
pts
Level 2

Demonstrates
a limited ability in identifying a problem statement/thesis
statement/topic statement or related contextual factors.

18.0
pts
Level 1

Demonstrates the ability to explain contextual factors but does not provide a defined statement.

0.0
pts
Level 0

There is no evidence of a defined statement.

40.0
pts
Level 5

Organizes and compares evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

36.0
pts
Level 4

Organizes and interprets evidence to reveal patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

32.0
pts
Level 3

Organizes and describes evidence according to patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

28.0
pts
Level 2

Organizes evidence, but the organization is not effective in revealing patterns, differences, or similarities.

24.0
pts
Level 1

Describes evidence, but it is not organized and/or is unrelated to focus.

0.0
pts
Level 0

Lists evidence, but it is not organized and/or is unrelated to focus.

10.0
pts
Level 5

The
paper exhibits an excellent command of written English language
conventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling.

9.0
pts
Level 4

The
paper exhibits a good command of written English language conventions.
The paper has no errors in mechanics or spelling with minor grammatical
errors that impair the flow of communication.

8.0
pts
Level 3

The
paper exhibits a basic command of written English language conventions.
The paper has minor errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that
impact the flow of communication.

7.0
pts
Level 2

The
paper exhibits a limited command of written English language
conventions. The paper has frequent errors in mechanics, grammar, or
spelling that impede the flow of communication.

6.0
pts
Level 1

The
paper exhibits little command of written English language conventions.
The paper has errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the
reader to stop and reread parts of the writing to discern meaning.

0.0
pts
Level 0

The
paper does not demonstrate command of written English language
conventions. The paper has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, or
spelling that cause the reader difficulty in discerning the meaning.

10.0
pts
Level 5

The required APA elements are all included with correct formatting, including in-text citations and references.

9.0
pts
Level 4

The required APA elements are all included with minor formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.

8.0
pts
Level 3

The required APA elements are all included with multiple formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.

7.0
pts
Level 2

The
required APA elements are not all included and/or there are major
formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.

6.0
pts
Level 1

Several
APA elements are missing. The errors in formatting demonstrate a
limited understanding of APA guidelines, in-text-citations, and
references.

0.0
pts
Level 0

There is little to no evidence of APA formatting and/or there are no in-text citations and/or references.