| Length of Paper and Format | 8 to 10 points Each section of the paper is within the required page range, and the total length of the paper is 5–8 pages. Writing correctly follows formatting guidelines. Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are used correctly and appropriately. At least 10 scholarly sources are used in the paper.
| 5 to 7 points Each section of the paper is the minimum length, and the total length of the paper is exactly 5 pages. Writing generally follows formatting guidelines, but some flaws are detected. Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are used correctly and appropriately with few errors. 6-9 scholarly sources are used in the paper.
| 3 to 4 points Individual sections are less than the required length and the total length of the paper is 3–5 pages. Writing attempts to follow formatting guidelines, but many flaws are detected. Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are not used correctly. 3–5 scholarly sources are used in the paper.
| 0 to 2 points Paper is fewer than 3 pages. Writing lacks many elements of correct formatting. Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations and/or references are not provided. Fewer than 3 literature sources are used in the paper.
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| Principal Content | 60 to 70 points The review is relevant to the topic The content and purpose of the paper are clear. Each section of the paper is fully addressed and well supported by course material and scholarly sources. The audience is clear and the level of writing is appropriate for the topic.
| 40 to 59 points The review is mostly relevant but has some tangents The content and purpose of the paper are mostly clear. Each section of the paper is adequately addressed and sufficiently supported by course material and scholarly sources. The audience is mostly clear and the level of writing is appropriate for the topic.
| 20 to 39 points The review is only loosely based on the topic The content and purpose of the paper are unclear. Each section of the paper is addressed but insufficiently supported by course material and scholarly sources. The audience is clear and the level of writing is appropriate for the topic.
| 0 to 19 points The review is only fleetingly related to the topic The content and purpose of the paper are unclear. Each section of the paper is not addressed and/or insufficiently supported by course material and scholarly sources. The audience is unclear and the level of writing is not appropriate.
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| Organization and Structure | 8 to 10 points Paper is excellently composed. Writing is well structured, clear, and easy to follow. Introduction compellingly forecasts the topic and thesis. Each paragraph is unified and has a clear central idea. Transitional wording is present throughout the writing. Conclusion is a logical end to the writing.
| 5 to 7 points Paper is sufficiently composed. Writing is adequately organized with some difficult-to-follow areas. Introduction is sufficient but needs to provide a stronger gateway into the writing. Some paragraphs lack unity. Better transitions are needed to provide fluency of ideas. Conclusion is present but should provide a stronger end to the writing.
| 3 to 4 points Paper is poorly composed. Writing is loosely organized with many areas difficult to follow. Introduction is present but does not provide an adequate gateway into the writing. Many paragraphs lack unity. Transitions, when present, are needed to provide fluency of ideas. Conclusion, if present, is trite or barely serves its purpose.
| 0 to 2 points Organization and structure detract from the writer’s message. Introduction and/or conclusion is incomplete or missing. Paragraphs are not unified (more than 1 topic missing, or inadequate controlling and concluding sentences). Transitions are missing.
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| Grammar and Diction | 8 to 10 points Writing is excellent and appropriate for a graduate-level paper. Writing reflects grammatical, punctuation, and spelling standards. Language is consistently accurate, appropriate, and effective. Writing’s tone is appropriate and highly effective.
| 5 to 7 points Writing is adequate for a graduate-level paper. Grammatical, punctuation, and spelling standards are observed, although inconsistently. There are some grammatical, punctuation, and/or spelling errors. Language is generally accurate and effective.
| 3 to 4 points The writing contains a moderate amount of grammatical, punctuation, and/or spelling errors. Language is unclear, awkward, or inappropriate in parts. The writing’s tone is generally appropriate and moderately effective.
| 0 to 2 points The writing contains many grammatical, punctuation, and/or spelling errors. Language use is largely inaccurate or inappropriate. The writing’s tone is ineffective and/or inappropriate.
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