it is an APA format essay assignment
Quantitative Reasoning Value Rubric Grading Sheet
In order to display ability to reason quantitatively, student will be graded on displaying the following skills in their report/ research paper
| Main Points | Performance/Standard expected | Points Earned if standard is met | Actual Points earned by student |
| Interpretation | Student is able to accurately explain trends or other information provided in graphs, equations, diagrams, tables etc. | | |
| Representation | Student is able to convert relevant information from a paragraph into a data table, graph, diagram, equation etc. accurately. | | |
| Calculation | Student shows step-by-step calculations in paper to determine a numerical value relevant to the topic of discussion. | | |
| Application/ analysis | Student analyzes data and uses information gathered to form appropriate judgment(s), take a stand on a controversial issue or forms qualified conclusions. | | |
| Assumptions | Student is able to formulate a hypothesis according to data and provides explanations as to why the hypothesis is appropriate. | 3 | |
| Communication | Student uses quantitative evidence accurately in the form of a data table, graph or mathematical equation to support their hypothesis, work or position. | | |
| Total Points Earned | |||
- Critical Thinking Value Rubric Grading Sheet
| Main Points | Performance/Standard expected | Points Earned if standard is met | Actual Points earned by student | |
| Explanation of issues | State the claim(s), problem(s), and/or main objective(s) of your paper clearly and directly. | |||
| Evidence | Provide supporting information to prove or disprove the major issue(s) of your paper. |
3 | ||
| Influence of context and assumptions | Identify (and discuss) your assumptions about the major issue(s) in terms of its significance (or level of importance) to you, other individuals, and the world. Choose to address least 2 of these perspectives in your discussion. | 3 | ||
| Student’s position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) | Present a well-defined position (i.e. agree or disagree) of where you stand, but be sure to also analyze and share other perspectives that are different from your own. | 3 | ||
| Conclusions and related outcomes (implications and consequences) | Review, summarize, and explain the significance of the information presented clearly to develop concrete levels of reasoning that indicate if the original claim(s), problem(s), and/or main objective(s) were proven to be valid or invalid. | 3 | ||
| Total Points Earned | ||||
Written Communication Value Rubrics
| Main Points | Performance/Standard expected | Points Earned if standard is met | Actual Points earned by student | |
| Context and purpose for writing (Considers the audience, purpose and circumstances of the writing task) | The paper provides a clear focus that maintains a scientific point of view to address the complexity of the major issue(s). | 3 | ||
| Content development | The written content conveys a well-rounded understanding of the subject matter through the presentation and incorporation of transitions between all sections. | 3 | ||
| Genre and disciplinary conventions | Does this paper conform to the technical writing standards of the APA 6th edition for in-text citations, font, page margins, page numbers, and section headers? | 3 | ||
| Sources and evidence | Demonstrates consistent use of credible and relevant sources that add value to the quality of the written composition. | 3 | ||
| Control of syntax and mechanics | Uses appropriate language and grammar skills to skillfully communicate with readers. | 3 | ||
| Total Points Earned | ||||
