| Course Code |
Class Code |
Assignment Title |
Total Points |
| RES-845 |
RES-845-O501 |
Identifying Variables |
89.0 |
| Criteria |
Percentage |
Unsatisfactory (0.00%) |
Less Than Satisfactory (76.00%) |
Satisfactory (81.00%) |
Good (89.00%) |
Excellent (100.00%) |
Comments |
Points Earned |
| Content |
70.0% |
| Definition and Identification of the Independent Variable |
| 1
| 7.0% |
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. |
| Definition and Identification of the Dependent Variable |
17.0%
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. |
| Descriptions of Scales of Measurement |
16.0% |
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. |
| Example Study |
| 20.0% |
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. |
| Organization and Effectiveness |
20.0%
| Thesis Development and Purpose |
7.0%
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. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. |
Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. |
| Argument Logic and Construction |
8.0% |
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. |
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. |
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. |
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. |
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. |
| Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) |
|
| 5.0% |
Surface 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. |
Format
| 10.0% |
| Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) |
5.0%
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. |
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. |
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. |
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. |
All format elements are correct. |
| Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) |
5.0%
No reference page is included. No citations are used. |
Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. |
Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. |
Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. |
In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. |
| Total Weightage |
100% |
