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1
Unsatisfactory
0.00% |
2
Less Than Satisfactory
76.00% |
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Satisfactory
81.00% |
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Good
89.00% |
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Excellent
100.00% |
70.0 %Content |
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17.0 %Definition and Identification of the Independent Variable |
The term independent variable is not defined and the independent variable in the study is not identified. |
The term independent variable is incorrectly defined and the independent variable in the study is incorrectly identified. |
The term independent variable is defined correctly though only in a cursory manner, but the independent variable in the study is incorrectly identified. |
The term independent variable is defined correctly though only in a cursory manner, and the independent variable in the study is correctly identified. |
The term independent variable is defined correctly in a thorough manner, and the independent variable in the study is correctly identified. |
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17.0 %Definition and Identification of the Dependent Variable |
The term dependent variable is not defined and the dependent variable in the study is not identified. |
The term dependent variable is incorrectly defined and the dependent variable in the study is incorrectly identified. |
The term dependent variable is defined correctly though only in a cursory manner, but the dependent variable in the study is incorrectly identified. |
The term dependent variable is defined correctly though only in a cursory manner, and the dependent variable in the study is correctly identified. |
The term dependent variable is defined correctly in a thorough manner, and the dependent variable in the study is correctly identified. |
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16.0 %Descriptions of Scales of Measurement |
Descriptions of the scales of measurement used for the independent and dependent variables are not present. |
Descriptions of the scales of measurement used for the independent and dependent variables are present but inaccurate. |
Descriptions of the scales of measurement used for the independent and dependent variables are present but cursory. |
Descriptions of the scales of measurement used for the independent and dependent variables are present and thorough. |
Descriptions of the scales of measurement used for the independent and dependent variables are present and thorough including rich detail that demonstrates exceptional understanding. |
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10.0 %Example Study |
No example study is presented. |
An example study is presented, but it does not model the Schmidt study and it does not contain all of the required components. |
An example study is presented that provides a vague resemblance to the model of the Schmidt study, but some required components are not correctly identified. |
An example study is presented that parallels the model of the Schmidt study moderately well. All required components are included and are correctly identified. |
An example study is presented that clearly and completely parallels the model of the Schmidt study without duplicating the study. All required components are included and are correctly identified. |
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10.0 %Synthesis and Argument |
No synthesis of source information is evident. Statement of purpose is not followed to a justifiable conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses non-credible sources. |
Synthesis of source information is attempted, but is not successful. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. |
Synthesis of source information is present, but pedantic. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. |
Synthesis of source information is present and meaningful. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. |
Synthesis of source information is present and scholarly. Argument is clear and convincing presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. The synthesis and argument in the paper are of publication caliber. |
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20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness |
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20.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose |
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. |
Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. |
Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. |
Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. They are descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. |
Thesis and/or main claim are clear and comprehensive; the essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. The development indicated by the thesis and/or main claim is acceptable for publication. |
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10.0 %Format |
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5.0 %Mechanics of Writing |
Mechanical errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. |
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. |
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. |
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. |
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. |
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5.0 %APA Format |
Required format is rarely followed correctly. An appropriate number of topic-related scholarly research sources and related in-text citations is not present. No reference page is included. No citations are used. |
Required format is attempted, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Some included sources are not scholarly research or topic-related. Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. |
Required format is used correctly, although some minor errors may be present. Scholarly research sources are present and topic-related, but the source and quality of some references is questionable. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. |
Required format is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. Scholarly research accounts for the majority of sources presented and is topic-related and obtained from reputable professional sources. Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. |
The document is correctly formatted to publication standards. All research presented is scholarly, topic-related, and obtained from highly respected, professional, original sources. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. The paper could readily be accepted for publication. |
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100 %Total Weightage |
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