Research and analyze the communication theory Cognitive Dissonance. Your paper should be at least 1,750- to 2,100 words, use at least four authoritative sources of which at least two are peer-reviewed
| Topic | Level 5 | Level 4 | |||
| Criterion 1 | 10 points Writer addressed assigned topic. | 4 points Writer did not address assigned topic. | |||
| Thesis/Argument | Leve1 4 | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 | |
| Criterion 1 | 10 points Writer's central thesis or argument and major themes are readily apparent. | 7 points Writer�s major themes are readily apparent but central thesis or argument is not clearly stated. | 4 points Writer's central thesis or argument or major themes are not readily apparent. | 1 point Writer's central thesis or argument and major themes are not readily apparent. | |
| Quality of Research Effort | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 | ||
| Criterion 1 | 10 points Writer consulted more than the minimum required number of sources. | 7 points Writer consulted the minimum required number of sources. | 3 points Writer did not consult the minimum required number of sources. | ||
| Quality of Sources | Level 5 | Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 |
| Criterion 1 | 10 points Sources used are credible, authoritative, relevant and appropriate for the type of document produced. | 8 points Sources used generally are credible, authoritative, relevant and appropriate for the type of document produced. | 6 points Some sources used generally are not credible, authoritative, relevant or appropriate for the type of document produced. | 4 points Many of the resources used are not credible, authoritative, relevant or appropriate for the type of document produced. | 0 points No credible, authoritative, relevant and or appropriate sources are used. |
| Synthesis of Information/Ideas | Level 5 | Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 |
| Criterion 1 | 10 points Researched information is synthesized and integrated fluidly into a thoughtful, balanced, and in-depth analysis. Reader gains important insights. | 8 points Researched information is synthesized fairly well and integrated fairly fluidlyinto a generally balanced and fairly in-depth analysis. Reader gains insights. | 6 points Researched information may not be synthesizedwell or may not be integrated fluidly to provide reasonable support for a balanced and in-depth analysis. analysis. | 4 points Researched information displays basic synthesis and analysis. | 0 points Information is not necessary or not sufficient to support a basic analysis. |
| Critical Thinking | Level 5 | Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 |
| Criterion 1 | 10 points Writer's reasons and evidence logically support the thesis or argument. | 8 points Writer's reasons and evidence generally support the central thesis or argument logically. | 6 points Writer's reasons and evidence generally support the central thesis or argument, with some logic lapses. | 4 points Writer's reasons and/or evidence often do not logically support the central thesis or argument. | 0 points Writer's reasons and evidence are not logical. |
| Analysis/Interpretation | Level 5 | Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 |
| Criterion 1 | 10 points Writer presents original ideas and does not merely parrot readings presented in course or other references, or from instructor. | 8 points Writer uses own ideas, but relies heavily on readings presented in course or other references, or the instructor's point of view. | 6 points Writer does not use own ideas and only uses readings presented in course or other references and/or the instructor as sources of information. | 4 points Writer presents few or rudimentary analysis. | 0 points Writer presents no analysis. |
| Organization | Leve1 5 | Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 |
| Criterion 1 | 10 points The writer's inductive or deductive train of thought is clear to the reader. | 8 points The writer's inductive or deductive train of thought is generally made clear to the reader. | 6 points The reader sometimes has to strive to understand the writer's inductive or deductive train of thought. | 4 points The reader frequently cannot understand the writer�s inductive or deductive train of thought. | 0 points The writer's inductive or deductive train of thought is not clear to the reader. |
| Criterion 2 | 10 points Paper's paragraphs and sentences are cohesive. The writer's ideas flow smoothly from one another and are clearly linked to each other. | 8 points Paper's paragraphs and sentences are generally cohesive. The writer's ideas are usually clearly linkedto each other. | 6 points Paper's paragraphs and sentences sometimes aren't cohesive. The writer's ideas sometimes do not clearly link to each other. | 4 points Paper's paragraphs and sentences are not cohesive. The writer's ideas frequently do not clearly link to each other. | 0 points Paper's paragraphs and sentences frequently do not make sense together. The writer's ideas do not clearly link to each other. |
| Documentation | Level 5 | Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 |
| Criterion 1 | 10 points All references are correctly cited in the body of the paper, and correctly listed in the reference list according to APA style rules. | 8 points Most of the references are correctly cited in the body of the paper, and correctly listed in the reference list according to APA style rules. | 6 points Some of the references are not correctly cited in the body of the paper, and/or not correctly listed in the reference list according to APA style rules. | 4 points Multiple/all references are not correctly cited in the body of the paper, and/or not correctly listed in the reference list according to APA style rules. | 0 points Paper does not appear to have been researched or no references are correctly cited in the body of the paper, and/or correctly listed in the reference list according to APA style rules. |
| Quality of Writing | Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 | |
| Criterion 1 | 10 points The writing is compelling. It grabs the reader and sustains interest throughout. | 8 points The writing is generally engaging, with some lapses. In general, the paper is focused and keeps the reader's attention. | 6 points The writing is dull and not engaging. Though the paper has some interesting parts, the reader finds it difficult to maintain interest. | 4 points The writing has little personality and does not sustain the reader's interest. | |
| Writing Mechanics | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 | ||
| Criterion 1 | 10 points Grammar, vocabulary, and mechanics reflect the level of writing expected of a college student. | 7 points Grammar, vocabulary, and mechanics generally reflect the level of writing expected of a college student. | 3 points Grammar, vocabulary, and mechanics do not reflect the level of writing expected of a college student. | ||
| Tone | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 | ||
| Criterion 1 | 10 points Paper is written in the third person. | 7 points Paper sometimes lapses into first and/or second person. | 3 points Paper is entirely written in first and/or second person. | ||
| Format | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 | ||
| Criterion 1 | 10 points Document is formattedaccording to APA manuscript conventions. | 7 points Document is generally formattedaccording to APA manuscript conventions, with some lapses. | 3 points Document is not formattedaccording to APA manuscript conventions. | ||
| Length | Level 2 | Level 1 | |||
| Criterion 1 | 10 points Document meets minimum word/page count, indicating it has met minimum requirements for depth and breadth of discussion. | 4 points Document does not meet the minimum word/page count needed to reflect the depth and breadth of discussion expected. | |||
| Overall Score | Level 5 | Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 |
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| 150 - 135 points = 100% - 90% = A | 134 - 120 points = 89% - 80% = B | 119 - 105 points = 79% - 70% = C | 104 - 90 points = 69% - 60% = D | 89 - 0 points = 59% - 0% = F |
