This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic Explanation (20 points)
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20 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Gives a specific and detailed explanation of the topic. Provides their research question.
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18 pts
Meets Expectations
Gives a specific explanation of the topic. Provides their research question.
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15 pts
Below Expectations
Gives a general explanation of the topic. Provides their research question.
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13 pts
Needs Improvement
Gives a vague explanation of the topic, or does not specify the topic clearly. Does not provide their research question.
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0 pts
Missing
Does not discuss topic explanation.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeJustification (20 points)
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20 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Discusses in detail why the topic is important to them. Gives a specific and detailed description of their audience. Explains in detail why the topic matters, and why their audience should care about it.
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18 pts
Meets Expectations
Discusses why the topic is important to them. Gives a description of their audience. Explains why the topic matters and why the audience should care about it.
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15 pts
Below Expectations
Gives a general explanation of why the topic is important to them. States their audience but does not describe them. Explains why the topic matters but does not tie it to why the audience should care.
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13 pts
Needs Improvement
Gives a minimal explanation of why the topic is important to them, or does not include it. Gives a general audience, or does not state who the audience is. Gives a short explanation of why the topic matters, but does not tie it to audience, or does not discuss it at all.
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0 pts
Missing
Does not discuss justification.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch (20 points)
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20 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Describes in detail the research they have done so far. Talk about each source in detail, and includes: author and title, why they chose it and their reaction to it. Discusses next steps in detail.
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18 pts
Meets Expectations
Describes the research they have done so far. Talks about each source, including: author and title, why they chose it, and their reaction to it. Discusses next steps.
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15 pts
Below Expectations
Briefly describes the research they have done so far. Talks about each source, but may be missing: author and title, why they chose it, and/or their reaction to it. Briefly addresses next steps.
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13 pts
Needs Improvement
Barely describes the research they have done so far, or does not include it. Talks about each source but is missing: author and title, why they chose it, and/or their reaction to it. May not talk about each source. Barely addresses next steps, or does not discuss it at all.
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0 pts
Missing
Does not discuss research.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePlanning for Obstacles (20 points)
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20 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Discusses possible research obstacles in detail, and creates a detailed plan to overcome them. Discusses possible personal obstacles in detail, and creates a detailed plan to overcome them.
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18 pts
Meets Expectations
Discusses possible research obstacles and creates a plan to overcome them. Discusses possible personal obstacles and creates a plan to overcome them.
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15 pts
Below Expectations
Discusses a few general research obstacles, and creates a vague plan to overcome them. Discusses a few general personal obstacles, and creates a vague plan to overcome them.
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13 pts
Needs Improvement
Barely discusses possible research obstacles, or does not discuss them. Creates a generic plan to overcome them, or does not create a plan. Barely discusses possible personal obstacles, or does not discuss them. Creates a generic plan to overcome them, or does not create a plan.
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0 pts
Missing
Does not discuss obstacles.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources (10 points)
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10 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Discusses at least 3 sources equally. One source is a scholarly source.
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8 pts
Meets Expectations
Discusses 3 sources, but not equally. One source is a scholarly source.
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6 pts
Below Expectations
Discusses 2 sources. One source is a scholarly source.
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4 pts
Needs Improvement
Discusses 1 source. One source is a scholarly source.
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0 pts
Missing
Does not discuss any sources. Does not include a scholarly source.
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10 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations and Formatting (5 points)
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5 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Formatting is correct, including a heading and double spacing. Includes a complete Works Cited with minimal errors.
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4 pts
Meets Expectations
Formatting is mostly correct, including a heading and double spacing. Includes a complete Works Cited with some errors.
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3 pts
Below Expectations
Formatting is correct and includes a heading, but is not double spaced. Citation sheet is complete but with numerous errors, and/or not in MLA style.
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2 pts
Needs Improvement
Formatting does not includes a heading, and is not double spaced. Citation sheet is incomplete, and/or in a different style from MLA.
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0 pts
Missing
Formatting does not includes a heading, and is not double spaced. Works Cited or citation sheet is missing.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics (5 points)
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5 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Minimal errors. Errors are due to oversight. Complex and varied sentences. Comprehension is effortless.
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4 pts
Meets Expectations
Some errors. Errors are due to oversight. Varied sentences, but not complex. Comprehension is mostly easy.
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3 pts
Below Expectations
Many errors. Errors are due to oversight. Clear sentences but not complex or varied. Comprehension is sometimes difficult
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2 pts
Needs Improvement
Numerous errors. Errors may be due to lack of comprehension. Fragmented and confusing sentences. Comprehension is difficult.
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0 pts
Missing
Assignment is missing entirely.
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5 pts
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Total Points: 100
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