65 to >59.0 pts
Exemplary
Identifies/addresses a relevant topic and a thesis that provides direction for the content that is engaging and thought provoking. The thesis clearly and concisely states the position, premise, or hypothesis and is consistently the focal point throughout the presentation/paper. Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding and careful, critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Compares/contrasts perspectives, considers counter arguments or opposing positions, and Evaluates original and thoughtful conclusions with future implications.
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59 to >54.0 pts
Accomplished
Identifies/addresses a relevant topic and a thesis that provides adequate direction for the content with some degree of interest for the reader. 60% or more of the thesis states the position, premise, or hypothesis, and is the focal point of the presentation/paper. Demonstrates an understanding and some critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Adequately compares/contrasts perspectives, counterarguments, or opposing positions but broader connections and/or implications are explored (>60%).
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54 to >49.0 pts
Developing
Identifies a research topic but is too broad in scope and/or the thesis is unclear and needs to be developed further. Focal point is not consistently maintained throughout the presentation/paper. Demonstrates a general understanding ( 0 pts
Unsatisfactory – Beginning
Fails to identify a relevant research topic or is not clearly defined and/or the presentation/paper lacks focus throughout. Demonstrates a lack of understanding and inadequate analysis of the research topic and thesis ( 49.0 pts
Exemplary
Produces compelling and accurate evidence to support in-depth analysis to the central position beyond the required (4) research sources with at least 2 sources from a periodical database. Research sources are relevant, accurate, recent (less than 5 years old) and reliable and add to the strength of the content.
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49 to >44.0 pts
Accomplished
Produces essential, accurate evidence to support the central position with the required (3) research sources including 1 source from a periodical database that are relevant, accurate, recent (less than 5 years old) and reliable.
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44 to >40.0 pts
Developing
Produces evidence to support the central position with less than 2 acceptable research sources. Sources may not be relevant, accurate, and reliable, greater than 5 years old and may not be from scholarly sources.
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40 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory – Beginning
Lacks sufficient research sources to support the central position and/or, if included, are not relevant, accurate, or reliable. Contains numerous factual mistakes, omissions, or oversimplifications.
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