| 90.0 % Measuring Solution Success | Discussion of qualitative and quantitative methods that will be used to measure the success of the proposed solution in addressing the problem is not included. | Discussion of qualitative and quantitative methods that will be used to measure the success of the proposed solution in addressing the problem is incomplete or incorrect. | Discussion of qualitative and quantitative methods that will be used to measure the success of the proposed solution in addressing the problem is included but lacks explanation and supporting details. | Discussion of qualitative and quantitative methods that will be used to measure the success of the proposed solution in addressing the problem is complete and includes explanation and supporting details. | Discussion of qualitative and quantitative methods that will be used to measure the success of the proposed solution in addressing the problem is extremely thorough and includes substantial explanation and supporting details. | |
| 5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) | Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. | Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. | Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. | Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. | Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. | |
| 5.0 % Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) | Sources are not documented. | Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. | Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. | Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. | Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. | |
