Disjointedness is apparent.
Paper flows from one issue to the next without the need for headings.
Author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sourcesFor the most part, it ties together information from all sources.
Paper flows with only some disjointedness.
The author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.Sometimes ties together information from all sources.
Paper does not flow.
Disjointedness is apparent.
The author’s writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.It does not tie together information.
Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues.
Headings are necessary to link concepts.
Writing does not demonstrate understanding any relationshipSpelling and Grammar 12.5%Minimal spelling and/or grammar mistakesSome spelling and or grammar mistakes.Noticeable spelling and grammar mistakes.An unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar mistakesSources
12.5%More than 5 current sources, of which at least 3 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books.
Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources.
Special-interest sources and popular literature and acknowledged as such if they are cited.
All web sites utilized are authoritative.5 current sources, of which at least 2 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books.
All web sites utilized are authoritative.Fewer than 5 current sources or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. All web sites utilized are credible.Fewer than 5 current sources or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all web sites utilized are credible, and/or sources are not current.Citations
12.5%Cites all data obtained from other sources.
APA citation style is used in both text and bibliographyCites most data obtained from other sources.
APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography.Cites some data obtained from other sources.