55ptsExcellent(A) 49.5 to 55 points – Excellent level of critical analysis present.Methods are appropriate to the topic and the information derived fromthem is of an exceptional quality.

49.4ptsSatisfactory(B) 44 to 49.4 points – High level of critical analysis present.Methods are appropriate to the topic and the information derived fromthem is of a high-level of quality.

43.3ptsPassing(C) 38.5 to 43.3 points – Moderate level of critical analysis present.Methods are somewhat appropriate to the topic and/ or the informationderived from them is of a moderate-level quality.

38.4ptsNearFailing (D) 33 to 38.4 points – Low level of critical analysis present.Methods are somewhat slightly inappropriate to the topic and/ or theinformation derived from them is of a low-level quality.

0ptsFailing (F) 0 points – No coherent critical analysis present. Methods are inappropriate to the topic.

15ptsExcellent(A) 13.5 to 15 points – Organization of the important issues and/ orarguments is exceptional. Formulation of ideas and concepts are easy toread and comprehend. Line of thought is illustrated and clearlysupported with excellent examples.

13.4ptsSatisfactory(B) 12 to 13.4 points – Organization of the important issues and/ orarguments is proficient. Formulation of ideas and concepts arereasonably easy to comprehend. Line of thought is supported withrelevant examples.

11.9ptsPassing(C) 10.5 to 11.9 points – Organization of the important issues and/ orarguments is acceptable. Formulation of ideas and concepts are somewhatcomprehensible. Line of thought is supported with some relevantexamples.

10.3ptsNearFailing (D) 9 to 10.3 points – Organization of the important issues and/or arguments is limited. Formulation of ideas and concepts are somewhatless comprehensible. Line of thought is supported with fewer relevantexamples.

0ptsFailing(F) 0 points – Organization of issues and/or arguments is non-existent.Formulation of ideas and concepts are incomprehensible. Line of thoughtis not supported.

15ptsExcellent(A) 13.5 to 15 points – Chooses words for their precise meaning anduses an appropriate level of specificity. Sentence style fits audienceand purpose. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused.Almost entirely free of errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

13.4ptsSatisfactory(B) 12 to 13.4 points – Uses words accurately and effectively but maybe too general. Sentences are for the most part clear, structured, andfocused, though some may be awkward or ineffective. May contain a fewerrors which may annoy the reader but does not impede understanding.

11.9ptsPassing(C) 10.5 to 11.9 points – Uses relatively vague and general words andmay use some inappropriate language. Sentence’s structure is generallycorrect but sentences may be wordy, unfocused, repetitive, or confusing.Usually contains several spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors whichmay temporarily confuse the reader but not impede overallunderstanding.

10.3ptsNearFailing (D) 9 to 10.3 points – Tends to be vague and abstract, or verypersonal and specific. Usually contains several awkward or ungrammaticalsentences. Usually contains either many mechanical errors or a fewimportant errors that block the reader’s understanding and ability tosee connections between thoughts.

0ptsFailing(F) 0 points – Misuse of words and awkward sentences throughout.Contains many errors in spelling, grammar, and/ or punctuation.

15ptsExcellent (A) 13.5 to 15 points – Follows current APA formatting for layout, references, and citations.

13.4ptsSatisfactory (B) 12 to 13.4 points – Follows current APA formatting for layout, with some errors in references and citations.

11.9ptsPassing (C) 10.5 to 11.9 points – Some errors noted in layout, references, and citations in regards to current APA format.

10.3ptsNearFailing (D) 9 to 10.3 points – Deliverable is poorly formatted and/orthe questions & responses are not clearly presented. Did not useAPA.

0 ptsFailing (F) 0 points – Paper is not formatted in current APA style.