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Dissertation Development - Rubric Total 100 points

Criterion 1. 1: Unsatisfactory

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory

3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent

Annotated Bibliography

Annotated Bibliography

0 points

An annotated

bibliography is either

missing or not evident to

the reader. Annotations

lack any discernible

overall purpose or

organizing claim.

25.55 points

An annotated

bibliography is present,

but inaccurate or

incomplete. Annotations

are insufficiently

developed and/or vague;

purpose is not clear.

28.7 points

An annotated

bibliography is

presented, but the

elements are addressed

in a cursory manner.

31.85 points

An annotated

bibliography is

presented and includes

all necessary elements.

Annotations are clear

and relatively

descriptive. They are

appropriate to the

purpose.

35 points

An annotated

bibliography is

thoroughly presented

with rich detail and

includes all necessary

elements. Annotations

are clear and

comprehensive.

Alignment and Feasibility

Alignment and Feasibility

0 points

Potential topic does not

display any discernible

alignment to the degree

program. The study

proposed is not feasible.

7.3 points

Potential topic displays

weak alignment to the

degree program. The

study proposed is not

feasible but with

significant work could be

altered to become

feasible.

8.2 points

Potential topic displays

reasonable alignment to

the degree program. The

study proposed is

feasible but additional

focus will allow timely

completion.

9.1 points

Potential topic displays

solid alignment to the

degree program. The

study proposed is

feasible.

10 points

Potential topic displays

purposeful alignment to

the degree program. The

study proposed is

feasible and can be

accomplished in a timely

manner.

Problem Statement

Problem Statement

0 points

The problem statement

is present but disjointed

and missing many

components.

10.95 points

The problem statement

is present and includes

all components, but they

are not fully addressed

and not in alignment

with one another.

12.3 points

The problem statement

is present and includes

all components. Most

are addressed well, but

the alignment with one

another is weak.

13.65 points

The problem statement

is present and includes

all components. The

components are

addressed well, and the

alignment with one

another is relatively

strong.

15 points

The problem statement

is present and includes

all components. The

components are

addressed well, and the

alignment with one

another is clear and

strong.

Defense of Article Selection

Defense of Article

Selection

0 points

A defense of the article

selection is either

missing or not evident.

18.25 points

A defense of the article

selection is illogical or

inaccurate. Sufficient

justification of claims is

lacking. Argument lacks

consistent unity. There

are obvious flaws in the

logic.

20.5 points

A defense of the article

selection is cursory.

Argument is orderly, but

may have a few

inconsistencies. The

argument presents

minimal justification of

claims. Argument

logically, but not

thoroughly, supports the

purpose.

22.75 points

A defense of the article

selection is present.

Argument shows logical

progressions.

Techniques of

argumentation are

evident. There is a

smooth progression of

claims from introduction

to conclusion.

25 points

A defense of the article

selection is thorough.

Argument is clear and

convincing, presenting a

persuasive claim in a

distinctive and

compelling manner.

Mechanics of Writing

Mechanics of Writing

0 points

Mechanical errors are

pervasive enough that

they impede

communication of

meaning. Inappropriate

7.3 points

Frequent and repetitive

mechanical errors

distract the reader.

Inconsistencies in

language choice

8.2 points

Some mechanical errors

or typos are present, but

are not overly distracting

to the reader. Correct

sentence structure and

9.1 points

Prose is largely free of

mechanical errors,

although a few may be

present. A variety of

sentence structures and

10 points

Writer is clearly in

command of standard,

written, academic

English.

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word choice and/or

sentence construction

are used.

(register), sentence

structure, and/or word

choice are present.

audience-appropriate

language are used.

effective figures of

speech are used.

APA Format

APA Format

0 points

Required format is rarely

followed correctly. No

reference page is

included. No in-text

citations are used.

3.65 points

Required format

elements are missing or

incorrect. A lack of

control with formatting

is apparent. Reference

page is present.

However, in-text

citations are

inconsistently used.

4.1 points

Required format is

generally correct.

However, errors are

present (e.g. font, cover

page, margins, and in-

text citations). Reference

page is included and lists

sources used in the

paper. Sources are

appropriately

documented though

some errors are present.

4.55 points

Required format is used,

but minor errors are

present (e.g. headings

and direct quotes).

Reference page is

present and includes all

cited sources.

Documentation is

appropriate and citation

style is usually correct.

5 points

The document is

correctly formatted. In-

text citations and a

reference page are

complete and correct.

The documentation of

cited sources is free of

error.

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