GEN103.W5A1.11.2018

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Total Possible Score: 25.00

Provides the Revised Research Question to be Used for the Annotated Bibliography

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Provides a research question that is appropriate to use for the Annotated Bibliography, thoroughly meets the defining characteristics (clearly defined, objective, open-ended, not answered by an opinion), and addresses all of the issues regarding the research question raised by the instructor previously.

 

Proficient - Provides a research question that is mostly appropriate to use for the Annotated Bibliography, mostly meets the defining characteristics (clearly defined, objective, open-ended, not answered by an opinion), and addresses most of the issues raised by the instructor about the research question previously. Minor revisions of the research question are required.

Basic - Provides a research question that is somewhat to use for the Annotated Bibliography, somewhat meets the defining characteristics (clearly defined, objective, open-ended, not answered by an opinion), and addresses some of the issues raised by the instructor about the research question. Relevant revisions of the research question are required.

Below Expectations - Provides a research question; however, it is not appropriate to use for the Annotated Bibliography, does not meet the defining characteristics (clearly defined, objective, open-ended, not answered by an opinion, and/or has not addressed the issues raised by the instructor. Significant revisions of the research question are required.

Non-Performance - The research question is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Develops a Thesis Statement that Summarizes the Research Findings

Total: 1.50

Distinguished - Develops a clear, succinct thesis statement of no more than two sentences that accurately and thoroughly summarizes the research findings.

Proficient - Develops a clear thesis statement of no more than two sentences that accurately summarizes the research findings. Minor details are missing. 

Basic - Develops a thesis statement that somewhat summarizes the research findings, is somewhat unclear, and/or is somewhat longer than two sentences. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to develop a thesis statement; however, the thesis statement does not summarize the findings, is significantly unclear, significantly more than two sentences, and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The thesis statement that summarizes the research findings is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Provides Annotations and References for the Two Scholarly Journal Articles and eBook from Week 3 Assignment Taking Account of Instructor Feedback

Total: 9.00

Distinguished - Provides thorough annotations and accurately formatted references for the two scholarly journal articles and eBook from Week 3 assignment. 

Proficient - Provides annotations and references for the two scholarly journal articles and eBook from Week 3 assignment. Minor details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Provides limited annotations and partially formatted references for the two scholarly journal articles and eBook from Week 3 assignment. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide annotations and references for the two scholarly journal articles and eBook from Week 3 assignment; however, not all required sources are included, and/or significant details are missing and entirely inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The annotations and formatted references for the two scholarly journal articles and eBook from Week 3 assignment are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Uses a Search Engine to Select Two Non-Scholarly Sources that Pass the CRAAP Test and Address the Research Question

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Uses a search engine to select two non-scholarly sources that pass the CRAAP test and thoroughly address the research question.

Proficient - Uses a search engine to select two non-scholarly sources that pass the CRAAP test and adequately address the research question.

Basic - Uses a search engine to select two non-scholarly sources that pass the CRAAP test. One or both only somewhat address the research question. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to use a search engine to select two non-scholarly sources; however, one or both of the non-scholarly sources do not pass the CRAAP test, and/or only one non-scholarly source address the research question.

Non-Performance - The two non-scholarly sources are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Constructs APA References for the Two Non-Scholarly Sources

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Constructs thorough and fully accurate APA references for the two non-scholarly sources.

Proficient - Constructs mostly accurate APA references for the two non-scholarly sources. Minor details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Constructs partial and somewhat accurate APA references for the two non-scholarly sources. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to constructs APA references for the two non-scholarly sources; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate, and/or constructs APA reference for only one non-scholarly source. 

Non-Performance - The APA references for the sources are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Annotation Paragraph 1: Summarizes Each Non-Scholarly Source

Total: 4.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly summarizes each non-scholarly source including two detailed examples of the support the source uses.

Proficient - Summarizes each non-scholarly source including two examples of the support the source uses. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally summarizes each non-scholarly source including two limited examples of the support the source uses, or one source is not summarized. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize each non-scholarly source; however, does not include examples of the support the source uses, significant details are missing, and/or two sources are not summarized.

Non-Performance - The summaries of each non-scholarly source are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Annotation Paragraph 2: Evaluates the Quality of Each Non-Scholarly Source, Supporting the Evaluation with Examples from the Sources

Total: 4.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly evaluates the quality of each non-scholarly source, fully supporting the evaluation with specific detailed examples from the sources.

Proficient - Evaluates the quality of each non-scholarly source, supporting the evaluation with examples from the sources. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially evaluates the quality of each non-scholarly source, minimally supporting the evaluation with limited examples from the sources. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to evaluate the quality of each non-scholarly source; however, does not support the evaluation with examples from the sources, significant details are missing, and/or one source is not evaluated. 

Non-Performance - The evaluation of the quality of each non-scholarly source, supporting the evaluation with examples from the sources is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Follows the Template and Modeled Example

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Follows the template and modeled example, fully completing all of the required portions.

Proficient - Follows the template and modeled example, completing most of the required portions.

Basic - Follows the template and modeled example, completing some of the required portions.

Below Expectations - Follows the template and modeled example; however, many portions were not completed.

Non-Performance - The template and modeled example are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 1.50

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.