Presentation RubricCriteriaRatingsPts

Identification of Main Issues/Problems

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4 pts

Distinguished

Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.

3 pts

Excellent

Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding of most of the issues/problems.

2 pts

Fair

Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of most of the issues/problems.

1 pts

Poor

Identifies and demonstrates an unacceptable understanding of most of the issues/problems.

/ 4 pts

Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems

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4 pts

Distinguished

Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

3 pts

Excellent

Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.

2 pts

Fair

Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

1 pts

Poor

Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

/ 4 pts

Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding

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4 pts

Distinguished

Provides thorough, competent, and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.

3 pts

Excellent

Provides competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

2 pts

Fair

Provides competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

1 pts

Poor

Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

/ 4 pts

Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature

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4 pts

Distinguished

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.

3 pts

Excellent

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

2 pts

Fair

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

1 pts

Poor

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.

/ 4 pts

Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines

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4 pts

Full Marks

Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.

3 pts

Excellent

Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

2 pts

Fair

Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

1 pts

Poor

Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.

/ 4 pts