Good ( 8 points) Fair (4 points) Content and development (350 - 500 words) Poor (1 point) Incomplete content and thesis statement, unclear and unpersuasive incoherent Thesis statement unfocused, content not comprehensive enough or persuasive, does not delve into subject with enough depth. Major points are considered but not supported and does not address concepts, content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought Focused thesis statement, content comprehensive with adequate research and supports, uses transitional words to move the reading forward, major points are stated clearly and are well supported. Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts; content and purpose of the writing are clear. Good (2.5 points) Poor (0 points) Organization & structure 20 % Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. Introduction or conclusion is missing. Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. Structure of paper is clear and easy to follow. Introduction and Fair (1.5 points) thesis provide sufficient Uneasy structure background on the introduction is topic and previews lacking major points. Paragraph major points. Paragraph transitions need transitions are improving. Conclusion does not logical and maintain flow from the body their flow of thought through-out the of the paper. paper. Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper. Format 10 % Fair (1 points) Paper follows most guidelines. Paper Poor (0 points) has incorrectly Research paper lacks prepared citations. elements of correct Paper has reference formatting. Citations list with some and references are not errors or omissions. provided. Paper is Paper is too short or inadequate/excessive too long. in length. Good (2 points) Paper follows designated guidelines. Citations and references are used appropriately. Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. Good (2.5 points) Grammar, punctuation & spelling 20 % Poor (1 point) Research paper contains numerous grammatical punctuation and spelling errors. Language uses jargon or conversational tone Fair (1.5 points) Rules of grammar, usage and Research paper punctuation are contains a few followed; spelling is grammatical errors, correct. Language is punctuation and clear, succinct, spelling errors, uses concise and precise, some jargon or sentences display conversational tone. consistently strong, varied structure. 
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