Literary Review Assignment - Topic: Adaptation (natural selection

Excellent Proficient Sufficient insufficient Title 5 pts. 5 pts Title is original. Indicates clearly the topic of review without unnecessary words or phrasing. Cites the author ’s name, date and TA ’s name below the title. 4pts Title is original, may be too long or too short. Cites the author ’s n ame, date and TA ’s name below the title. 3 pts Title is unoriginal, may be too long or too short. Cites the author ’s name, date and TA ’s name. 2 pts Title is unoriginal or absent. May or may not cite the author ’s name, date and TA ’s name. Body of Text (Content and sources ) 10 pts 10 pts Gathered a great deal of information with clear criteria in mind. Used 5 – 10 of mostly, primary sources . 8 pts Gathered sufficient information with criteria in mind. Used at least three primary sources. 6 pts Gathered information that was useful, b ut perhaps not particularly challenging or insightful. Little variety in sources used , mostly websites . 3 pts Minimal information gathered. Little attention to the credibility of the sources. Body of Text (Information and conclusion statement) 15 pts 15 pts Shows insight in drawing conclusions from information gathered. Information is organized in a logical manner to support the writer’s conclusions. 13 pts Draws conclusions from the information.

Information is organized.

Shows skill in approaching topic in a logical manner 10 pts Conclusions are predictabl e and/or basic. Organization, while present, is awkward, jumbled and/or confus ing . Logic may be confusing or invalid 5 pts Draws no conclusions and/or demonstrates little purpose for gathering data.

Lacks organization. Writing Proficiency and Format 15 pts 15 pts Precis e and effective use of grammar , spelling and punctuation. Meets length requiremen t and format. Presents ideas clearly, concisely and logically 13 pts Effective use of grammar , spelling and punctuation.

Meets length requiremen t and format. Ideas are well presented. 10 pts Grammar, spelling and punctuation are present , yet errors impede communication of ideas. May not meet length requirement. Ideas may not be logically presented. 5 pts Communicates minimal information. Careless grammar , spelling and punc tuation . Does not meet length requirement. References 5 pts 5 pts Contains a flawless APA formatted references . 4 pts Includes APA formatted references with some errors, but does not compromise integrity of the source used. 3 pts Includes APA formatted references with several errors. The source s are missing essential information, which decreases credibility. 2 pts Does not follow APA guidelines . The source s are questionable due to errors and/or lack of information.