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**// 70 Points //** **// __________________________________ //**   __FOCUS__ establishing the writer’s intent to inform, persuade, argue or describe maintaining this intent throughout the text establishing a thesis that provides aa) specific, focused response to the topic   b) brief but clear preview of all main points in the text (The thesis is typically found in the first paragraph or first paragraphs, depending upon the length of the writing task.) __Development:__ Crafting paragraphs that contain: main idea, evidence, and analysis (The main idea is the topic sentence of the paragraph. The evidence supports the main idea. The analysis explains the writer’s connections between the topic sentence and the evidence.) Establishing a balance between the writer’s analysis and the evidence presented (Evidence typically includes summaries, paraphrases, quotations, definitions, and examples from primary and secondary sources.)Organization: developing a clear line of reasoning for the text at large that a) supports the thesis   b) emphasizes the writer’s intent c) anticipates and answers reader questions in a persuasive manner   developing a clear line of reasoning within paragraphs that supports the main idea of the paragraph    making clear transitions and connections between sentences within each paragraph    The content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.    The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.    The paper links theory to relevant examples and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly    Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.    **// 15 Points //**  || ||   The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.      Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.      Sentences are well constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.      Style      using concrete, specific, and precise language appropriate for the discipline and for the writer’s intent using attribution phrases (ex: According to…) to separate the writer’s voice from the sources cited Writing in academic register (ex: avoiding slang, gender-specific pronouns, clichés, etc.)  ||   || **// 15 Points //** || || ||^  ||  **// 100 Points //**  || **// Points Earned //**
 * **// Content and Development //**
 * The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points. ||  ||
 * **// Readability and Style //**
 * **// Readability and Style //**
 * Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
 * Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
 * **// Mechanics //**
 * **// Mechanics //**
 * The paper, including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page, is consistent with APA guidelines and meets course-level requirements. ||   ||
 * Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page. ||^   ||
 * The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.  ||^   ||
 * Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.  ||^   ||
 * Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied. ||^   ||
 * Spelling is correct.
 * Spelling is correct.
 * **// Total //**
 * // /100 //** ||
 * |||| ** 70% of grade **** - Content **  ||  ** 30% of grade **** - Presentation **  ||
 * || ** Discussion Activities **
 * || ** Discussion Activities **

Includes evaluation of Focus, Development, and Organization – || ** Coursework Activities **

Includes evaluation of Focus, Development, and Organization – || ** Style and Conventions **

Includes evaluation of Style and Conventions – || ** 100%-94% ** || Learner demonstrates a well-developed focus, thorough points of development, and a logical pattern of organization of ideas and concepts. The original posting covers the topic thoroughly, demonstrates substantial reflection and/or self-assessment, exhibits a broad integration of readings, and reveals conceptual knowledge and skills. || Learner demonstrates a well-developed focus, thorough points of development, and a logical pattern or organization of discussion ideas and concepts required in assigned activity.
 * **// Excellent //**


 * Substantially achieved stated learning outcome(s)
 * Substantially integrated key concepts and terms from course materials
 * Substantially evaluated, concluded, and applied concepts learned-demonstrated learning through use of examples and/or illustrations
 * Supported insights and assertions through research and use of additional outside academic resources || Learner demonstrates exemplary accomplishment of task.

** 93%-87% ** || Learner demonstrates a clear focus, substantive points of development, and a logical pattern of organization of discussion ideas and concepts. The original posting covers the topic in some detail, demonstrates reflection and/or self-assessment, exhibits integration of readings, and reveals adequate conceptual knowledge. || Learner demonstrates a clear focus, substantive points of development, and a logical pattern of organization of ideas and concepts required in assigned activity.
 * Consistently appropriate and precise language for the assignment
 * Consistently clear divisions between the writer’s voice and the sources used to support claims
 * Consistent and clear use of standard American English in grammar and punctuation
 * Consistent use of APA formatting ||
 * **// Above Average //**


 * Above-average achievement of stated learning outcome(s)
 * Above-average integration of key concepts and terms from course materials
 * Above-average evaluation, conclusion, and application of concepts learned-demonstrated learning through use of examples and/or illustrations
 * Above-average support of insights and assertions through research and use of outside academic resources || Learner demonstrates above average accomplishment of the task.

**// 86%-80% //** || Learner demonstrates noticeable focus, adequate points of development, and a noticeable pattern of organization of discussion ideas and concepts. The original posting partially covers the topic, demonstrates some reflection and/or self-assessment, exhibits a sporadic integration of readings, and reveals incomplete conceptual knowledge and skills. || Learner demonstrates a noticeable focus, adequate points of development, and a noticeable pattern of organization of ideas and concepts required in assigned activity.
 * Appropriate and precise language with occasional lapses
 * Mostly clear divisions between the writer’s voice and the sources used to support claims
 * Somewhat consistent use of standard American English in grammar and punctuation
 * Somewhat consistent use of APA formatting ||
 * **// Adequate //**


 * Adequately achieved learning outcomes
 * Partially integrated key concepts and terms from course materials
 * Analyzed and applied concepts learned-limited use of examples and illustrations
 * Limited use of outside references or use of non-academic resources || Learner demonstrates adequate accomplishment of task.

** 79%-70% ** || Learner demonstrates some focus, irregular points of development, and lapses in the pattern of organization of discussion ideas and concepts. The original posting is unrelated to the assigned topic, demonstrates little to no reflection or self-assessment, exhibits little to no integration of readings, and reveals deficient conceptual knowledge and skills. || Learner demonstrates some focus, irregular points of development, and lapses in the pattern of organization of ideas and concepts required in assigned activity.
 * Somewhat precise language
 * Irregular divisions between the writer’s voice and the sources used to support claims
 * Lapses in use of standard American English in grammar and punctuation
 * Lapses in use of APA formatting ||
 * **// Needs Improvement //**


 * Minimal to no learning outcomes achieved
 * Key concepts and terms from course materials lacking or omitted
 * Does not describe and/or summarize course materials
 * No references or inclusion of additional outside academic sources || Learner demonstrates incomplete attempt to address the task.

** 69% or below ** || Learner demonstrates no clear focus, no clear development, and no clear organizational pattern of discussion ideas and concepts. Learner fails to post or original posting demonstrates no reflection or self-assessment did not exhibit integration of reading, is deficient in conceptual knowledge and/or skills. || Learner demonstrates no clear focus, no clear development, and no clear organizational pattern of ideas and concepts required in assigned activity. Learner fails to submit or submission fails to demonstrate learning outcome(s). || Learner demonstrates incomplete attempt to address the task.
 * Frequent lapses in concrete language,
 * Consistent irregularity in divisions between the writer’s voice and the sources used to support claims
 * Consistent lapses in use of standard American English in grammar and punctuation
 * Consistent lapses in use of APA formatting ||
 * **// Not acceptable //**


 * Consistent lapses in concrete language; regular use of slang, etc.
 * Little to no division between the writer’s voice and the sources used to support claims
 * Failure to use standard American English in grammar and punctuation
 * Failure to use APA formatting ||