15.0pts5

Demonstratesthe ability to construct a clear and insightful problemstatement/thesis statement/topic statement with evidence of all relevantcontextual factors.

14.0pts4

Demonstratesthe ability to construct a problem statement, thesis statement/topicstatement with evidence of most relevant contextual factors, and problemstatement is adequately detailed.

12.0pts3

Beginsto demonstrate the ability to construct a problem statement/thesisstatement/topic statement with evidence of most relevant contextualfactors, but problem statement is superficial.

11.0pts2

Demonstratesa limited ability in identifying a problem statement/thesisstatement/topic statement or related contextual factors.

9.0pts1

Demonstrates the ability to explain contextual facts but does not provide a defined statement.

0.0pts0

There is no evidence of a defined statement.

25.0pts5

Organizes and compares evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

23.0pts4

Organizes and interprets evidence to reveal patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

20.0pts3

Organizes and describes evidence according to patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

18.0 pts2

Organizes evidence, but the organization is not effective in revealing patterns, differences, or similarities.

15.0pts1

Describes evidence, but it is not organized and/ or is unrelated to focus.

0.0pts0

Lists evidence, but it is not organized and/ or is unrelated to focus.

5.0pts5

Thepaper exhibits a excellent command of written English languageconventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling.

4.5pts4

Thepaper exhibits a good command of written English language conventions.The paper has no errors in mechanics, or spelling with minorgrammatical errors that impair the flow of communication.

4.0pts3

Thepaper exhibits a basic command of written English language conventions.The paper has minor errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling thatimpact the flow of communication.

3.5pts2

Thepaper exhibits a limited command of written English languageconventions. The paper has frequent errors in mechanics, grammar, orspelling that impede the flow of communication.

3.0pts1

Thepaper exhibits little command of written English language conventions.The paper has errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause thereader to stop and reread parts of the writing to discern meaning.

0.0pts0

Thepaper does not demonstrate command of written English languageconventions. The paper has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, orspelling that cause the reader difficulty discerning the meaning.

5.0pts5

The required APA elements are all included with correct formatting, including in-text citations and references.

4.5pts4

The required APA elements are all included with minor formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.

4.0pts3

The required APA elements are all included with multiple formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.

3.5pts2

Therequired APA elements are not all included. AND/OR there are majorformatting errors, including in-text citations and references.

3.0pts1

SeveralAPA elements are missing. The errors in formatting demonstrate limitedunderstanding of APA guidelines, in-text-citations, and references.

0.0pts0

There is little to no evidence of APA formatting. AND/OR there are no in-text citations AND/OR references.