This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContext and Purpose | 20.0 to >18.0 ptsExemplary Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive to the assigned task (e.g. expectation of faculty). | 18.0 to >16.0 ptsProficient Demonstrates adequate consideration of context, audience, and purpose, and a clear focus on the assigned task | 16.0 to >14.0 ptsSatisfactory Demonstrates awareness of context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned task. | 14.0 to >0.0 ptsNeeds Improvement Demonstrates minimal attention to context, audience, purpose, and to the task. | 0.0 ptsNot Evident No evidence of this critical element. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent Development | 20.0 to >18.0 ptsExemplary Uses appropriate, relevant and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the student’s understanding and shaping the whole work. Meets length requirement. | 18.0 to >16.0 ptsProficient Uses appropriate, relevant and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline and shape the whole work. Somewhat meets length requirement. | 16.0 to >14.0 ptsSatisfactory Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work. Does not adequately meet length requirement. | 14.0 to >0.0 ptsNeeds Improvement Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work. Does not meet length requirement. | 0.0 ptsNot Evident No evidence of this critical element. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnections to Experience (Connects relevant experience and academic knowledge) | 20.0 to >18.0 ptsExemplary Meaningfully synthesizes connections among experiences outside of the formal classroom (including life experiences and academic experiences) to deepen understanding of fields of study and to broaden own points of view. | 18.0 to >16.0 ptsProficient Effectively selects and develops examples of life experiences, drawn from a variety of contexts (e.g. family life, artistic participation, civic involvement, work experience) to illuminate concepts/theories/ frameworks of fields of study. | 16.0 to >14.0 ptsSatisfactory Compares life experiences and academic knowledge to infer differences, as well as similarities, and acknowledge perspectives other than own. | 14.0 to >0.0 ptsNeeds Improvement Identifies connections between life experiences and those academic texts and ideas perceived as similar and related to own interests. | 0.0 ptsNot Evident No evidence of this critical element. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources/ Evidence | 15.0 to >13.0 ptsExemplary Demonstrates skillful use of high quality, credible relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of writing. Uses proper APA/MLA citations with little to no errors. | 13.0 to >12.0 ptsProficient Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of writing. Uses APA/MLA citations with little to a few errors. | 12.0 to >10.0 ptsSatisfactory Demonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre. Uses APA/MLA citations that have several style errors. | 10.0 to >0.0 ptsNeeds Improvement Demonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas in the discussion and does not use any citations. | 0.0 ptsNot Evident Demonstrates no attempt to use or cite sources. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePromptness/ Initiative | 15.0 to >13.0 ptsExemplary Submits on time. | 13.0 to >12.0 ptsProficient Submits late with prior faculty approval. | 12.0 to >10.0 ptsSatisfactory Submits late with post faculty approval. | 10.0 to >0.0 ptsNeeds Improvement Submits late. | 0.0 ptsNot Evident Submits late. No credit per discretion of faculty. |
| 15.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics/ Syntax | 10.0 to >9.0 ptsExemplary Uses language that is easily understood, clear, with proper grammar and spelling. | 9.0 to >8.0 ptsProficient Uses language that is easily understood, with acceptable grammar and spelling. | 8.0 to >7.0 ptsSatisfactory Uses language that is understandable, but contains some errors in grammar, clarity, and spelling. | 7.0 to >0.0 ptsNeeds Improvement Uses language that is not entirely understandable, and contains errors in grammar, clarity, and spelling. | 0.0 ptsNot Evident Uses language that is not understandable |
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Total Points: 100.0 |