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Criteria | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Topic Selection - explain why this topic was selected for research. | 0.7 points
The reason for the topic selection in at least 150 words was provided. | 0.56 points
The reason for the topic selection, which was between 75 and 150 words, was provided. | 0.42 points
The reason for the topic selection in 75 words or less was provided. |
Question 1 and Explanation - explain why this question was posed as a basis for your research. | 0.3 points
The explanation for the question asked was at least 100 words. | 0.24 points
The explanation for the question asked was between 50 and 100 words. | 0.18 points
The explanation for the question asked was 50 words or less. |
Question 2 and Explanation - explain why this question was posed as a basis for your research. | 0.3 points
The explanation for the question asked was at least 100 words. | 0.24 points
The explanation for the question asked was between 50 and 100 words. | 0.18 points
The explanation for the question asked was 50 words or less. |
Question 3 and explanation - explain why this question was posed as a basis for your research. | 0.3 points
The explanation for the question asked was at least 100 words. | 0.24 points
The explanation for the question asked was between 50 and 100 words. | 0.18 points
The explanation for the question asked was 50 words or less. |
References - provide three required references, of which two are from the UMUC library or equivalent academic database. | 1.5 points
The paper provided APA compliant source citations for three references – two were from the UMUC library or equivalent academic database. Permalink URLs were provided for the UMUC sources and clickable URLs were provided for the rest. | 0 points
The paper did not provide three APA compliant source citations and did not provide appropriate Permalink URLs or clickable URLs as required. Thus, the score will depend upon the combination of APA compliant source citations and the combination of Permalink or clickable URLs provided. | 0 points
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Mechanics | 0.35 points
Grammar, personal pronouns, contractions, spelling, and punctuation correctly applied. | 0.24 points
Few grammar, personal pronouns, contractions, spelling, and punctuation errors exist. | 0.21 points
Numerous grammar, personal pronouns, contractions, and spelling errors. Punctuation not correctly applied. Underline errors in MS Word not correct. |
Overall Score | Level 1 3 or more | Level 2 1.4 or more | Level 3 0 or more |
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