I need help with my final paper: Synthesis Paper The synthesis paper covers the array of topics discussed and presented in the course, and is due Saturday (Day 6) of Unit 7. The paper will be evaluate
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MSL660 Writing 75 pts (1) (1)
Criteria
Points
Critical thinking
Proficient 85-100% of criteria points
Thoroughly addresses the question or issue posed. Demonstrates a high graduate level of critical thinking, including ability to apply, critically analyze or evaluate concepts of the course. Demonstrates nuance of thought or detailed synthesis of
ideas.
58.9 to 70 pts
Acceptable 75-84% of criteria points
Addresses the issue(s) posed. Critical thinking and analysis may be more superficial than high quality, or may lack depth of thinking in some areas.
51.84 to 58.8 pts
Needs Improvement 50-74% of criteria points
Addresses the issue(s) posed but done so on a superficial level. May omit analysis of some parts of the question.
35.04 to 51.83 pts
Unacceptable Below 50% of criteria points
Quality below needs improvement level. Does not demonstrate graduate level critical thinking.
35.03 pts
/70 pts
Integration of Concepts
Proficient 85-100% of criteria points
Cites and references concepts from the text or other sources. All assertions are supported by high-quality sources. Biblical positions are supported by specific scriptures.
58.9 to 70 pts
Acceptable 75-84% of criteria points
Writer uses concepts from the course, but does not cite and reference them. Writer may make some assertions that lack support. Integration of course concepts may not be consistent. Biblical positions may lack specific scriptural
support.
51.9 to 58.8 pts
Needs Improvement 50-74% of criteria points
Writer makes assertions that are not supported by sources or scripture. Writer may rely on the
writer’s own opinion instead of sources.
35.1 to 51.8 pts
Unacceptable Below 50% of criteria points
Paper does not use any concepts from the course.
35 pts
/70 pts
Writing
Proficient 85-100% of criteria points
Writing is clear and free of mechanical errors.
Demonstrates a high degree of proficiency in graduate level communication.
Excellent adherence to APA and format rules. Paper meets length and source requirements, if any.
33.7 to 40 pts
Acceptable 75-84% of criteria points
Paper may have APA, format or mechanical errors, but not to a distracting degree.
Communication level is good, but may not be as proficient as proficient communication. Paper may fall short of some length or source requirements.
29.7 to 33.6 pts
Needs Improvement 50-74% of criteria points
Paper has poor compliance with APA. Writing may have a distracting level of mechanical errors.
Does not demonstrate graduate level communication proficiency. Paper may be short of length requirement or may be short of number of
required sources.
20.1 to 29.6 pts
Unacceptable Below 50% of criteria points
Paper clearly does not demonstrate graduate level communication.
20 pts
/40 pts
Originality
Proficient 85-100% of criteria points
Paper has a low match score or demonstrates the ability to build on the ideas of others without using the original language. Work is clearly that of the learner.
16.9 to 20 pts
Acceptable 75-84% of criteria points
Match may exceed 20%, or writing otherwise demonstrates too much reliance on the words of others. Even if cited correctly, learner may rely too much on direct quoted material rather
than one’s own critical analysis.
14.9 to 16.8 pts
Needs Improvement 50-74% of criteria points
Match is over 30%, or learner clearly appropriates the work of others. Learner recycled large portions of the learner’s own previous work without further development
10.1 to 14.8 pts
Unacceptable Below 50% of criteria points
Most of paper was recycled or appropriated directly from other sources. Note: Instructor may grade the entire paper as zero points if blatant plagiarism is detected.
10 pts
/20 pts
