Evaluation of disputes

Paper Evaluation Criteria For an A paper: Ideas/audience/tone  The thesis/main point is clear, well -developed, and compelling.  The paper is an appropriate response to the assignment.  The paper builds on, as opposed to simply repeating, ideas from class readings and discussion, and shows a masterful command of the course content, learning objectives, and disciplinary methods.  The paper shows excellent awareness of the needs of the intended audience.  The tone and point of view are appropriate for the assi gnment and audience.  The paper meets the reader’s needs for explanation and supporting information.  The paper’s main and supporting ideas are original, insightful, and valid. The main and supporting ideas are developed and supported with specific example s, appropriate evidence, or (if required by the assignment) relevant, academic college -level research materials in the scope and depth required by the assignment. Structure and style  Writing and stylistic choices help the reader not only understand the pa per’s main point and purpose, but hold the reader’s interest so he or she is continually engaged with and invested in the topic.  Paragraphs and ideas are appropriately and clearly formed. They are also linked and flow logically from one to the next, with n ew ideas building on those previously introduced.  Paragraphs focus on subtopics and all serve to develop the thesis/main point in some way.  Topic sentences introduce ideas and show how they relate to the paper’s thesis/main point.  Transitions between parag raphs (and ideas) are clear. Sentences are structured effectively.  The use of language is rich, compelling, engaging, and appropriate for the assignment and audience. Word choice precisely conveys the meanings intended.  Sentence style and variety help fac ilitate the reading process.  Paper is written in the appropriate format for the assignment and follows the guidelines set out in the “Adult Education Written Assignment Sheet.”  All sources are properly cited and any paraphrases or quotations are presented correctly, according to the format required by the assignment.  The paper is free of grammatical, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and other errors. Appropriate use of theories 25% Appropriate use of outside material to support ideas (appropriate refers to quantity and accuracy) NOTE: Sources must include both academic and practitioner publications besides websites. 25% Comprehension of key points made by the author 20% Flow, grammar, spelling, proper use of the English Language 20% Followed APA style (double -spaced (not between paragraphs), 12 point font, one -inch margins, etc.) 10%