| Course Code |
Class Code |
Assignment Title |
Total Points |
| UNV-503 |
UNV-503-O502 |
Article Summary |
120.0 |
| Criteria |
Percentage |
Unsatisfactory (0.00%) |
Less than Satisfactory (74.00%) |
Satisfactory (79.00%) |
Good (87.00%) |
Excellent (100.00%) |
Comments |
Points Earned |
| Content |
70.0% |
| Explains what the article is about. |
| 35.0% |
Does not explain what the article is about. |
Explains what the article is about, but explanation is inaccurate. May or may not meet word count requirement. |
Explains what the article is about. Meets word count requirement. |
Explains what the article is about and relates it to the topic of study. Meets word count requirement. Includes several important aspects of the article. |
Explains what the article is about and relates it to the topic of study. Meets word count requirement. Includes a discussion of the research problem, questions, method, findings, and implications discussed by the authors. |
| Summary meets criteria of an effective summary including objectivity, order, accuracy, and simplicity. |
35.0%
Summary does not follow guidelines of an effective summary for graduate level writing. |
Summary is significantly lacking qualities of an effective summary. |
Summary meets some criteria of an effective summary, but is lacking in at least two areas. |
Summary meets most criteria of an effective summary, but is lacking in at least one area. |
Summary meets all criteria of an effective summary including objectivity, order, accuracy, and simplicity. |
| Organization and Effectiveness |
| 20.0% |
| Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) |
20.0%
Writing is unclear and not concise. Spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar errors significantly distract from the purpose and organization of the paper. Language use is inappropriate for the academic setting. |
Clarity and conciseness in writing could be improved. Spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar errors distract from purpose and organization of the paper. Language use could be improved for the academic setting. |
Writing is generally clear and concise. Some spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar errors may be found. Language use could be improved for the academic setting. |
Writing is generally clear and concise. Some spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar errors may be found. Language use is appropriate for the academic setting. |
Writing is consistently clear and concise. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar are free of error. Language use represents high competence in academic writing. |
Format
|
| 10.0% |
| APA Formatting and Research Citations |
10.0%
Does not follow APA formatting. No reference page is included. No citations are used. |
APA formatting is inconsistently used. Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. |
APA formatting is used although some errors may be present. Elements may be missing such as introduction, conclusion, or headings. Reference page is included and sources are documented although some errors may be present. |
APA formatting is present and appropriate. The style is usually correct although some components may be missing such as introduction paragraph, conclusion, etc. Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. |
Writer has a clear understanding of APA formatting and included all necessary components. Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is correct. |
| Total Weightage |
100% |
