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Organization

Major points and specific examples are clear. Content is organized with multiple examples that logically follow the instructor-approved project and the paper is 700- to 1,050-words in length.

Major points are clear with some specific examples and details. Content is organized with some examples that logically follow the instructor-approved project and the paper is 700- to 1,050-words in length.

Major points are mostly clear, but may not include specific examples or details. Content is organized with minimal examples that logically follow the instructor-approved project and the paper may not be 700- to 1,050-words in length.

Major points are not clearly stated and examples are not present or are vague and lacking in detail. Content is organized with few examples that logically follow the instructor-approved project and the paper is not 700- to 1,050-words in length.

Introduction

Introduction clearly conveys topic and involves reader from the beginning. Includes strong opening statement followed by organized thoughts.

Introduction conveys topic and has some involvement for the reader. Includes an effective opening statement followed by mostly organized thoughts.

Introduction somewhat conveys topic, but seems to have a weak pull for the reader. Includes a general overview that does not have a logical or organized order.

Introduction does not convey the topic or has little to no pull for the reader. Has a nearly nonexistent overview or illogical order.

Factual Content

Paper clearly demonstrates understanding and documentation of information related to the topic.

Paper demonstrates an understanding and documentation of information related to the topic.

Paper demonstrates some understanding and documentation of information related to the topic.

Paper does not demonstrate an understanding and documentation of factual information related to the topic.

Conclusion

Conclusion is logical; information flows from the body of the paper and reviews major tenants. Summarizes key points, but does not add new information.

Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper, but does not review major tenants. Major points may be summarized and some new information may be added.

Conclusion somewhat logical, but does not seem to flow from the body of the paper. New information is added, which obscures major points covered in the paper.

Conclusion is not present or is illogical in nature.

References and

In-text citations APA Style

All references and citations follow APA format exactly. Citations are appropriate both within the paper and on the reference page. Paper shows skill in quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing. Only sources used in paper appear on reference. A minimum of three citations are present.

References and citations follow APA format, while not following clear citations on the reference page. Paper shows some skill in quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing. Some sources not used may appear in references. A minimum of three citations are present.

Whereas all sources may be documented, many do not follow APA format. Paper shows limited skill in quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing. Both internal citation and reference documentation do not match with listed references. A minimum of three citations may not be present.

Few or no sources are used, with unclear citation in the body of the paper or references. Those that are present do not use APA format correctly. Paper shows little skill in quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing. The paper may show evidence of plagiarism. A minimum of three citations are not present.