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Below expectations

Approaches expectations

Meets expectations

Front and End Matter

Few of the required components are present AND/OR meet described expectations:

·      The title is concise, descriptive and appropriate.

·      The title and signature pages are complete and accurate.

·      Dedication and Acknowledgements follow accepted style, if applicable (optional).

·      The abstract is informative and limited to 250 words.

·      List of figures and/or tables is consistent with the content in the paper, if applicable.

·      The table of contents is consistent with the content in the paper.

·      List of references is consistent with in-text citations.

·      Appendices are consistent with the content of the paper, if applicable.

Most of the required components are present AND/OR meet described expectations:

·      The title is concise, descriptive and appropriate.

·      The title and signature pages are complete and accurate.

·      Dedication and Acknowledgements follow accepted style, if applicable (optional).

·      The abstract is informative and limited to 250 words.

·      List of figures and/or tables is consistent with the content in the paper, if applicable.

·      The table of contents is consistent with the content in the paper.

·      List of references is consistent with in-text citations.

·      Appendices are consistent with the content of the paper, if applicable.

All required components below are present and meet described expectations:

·      The title is concise, descriptive and appropriate.

·      The title and signature pages are complete and accurate.

·      Dedication and Acknowledgements follow accepted style, if applicable (optional).

·      The abstract is informative and limited to 250 words.

·      List of figures and/or tables is consistent with the content in the paper, if applicable.

·      The table of contents is consistent with the content in the paper.

·      List of references is consistent with in-text citations.

·      Appendices are consistent with the content of the paper, if applicable.

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Introduction

·      The problem statement is either missing or lacks clarity.

·      Original contribution to the field and/or practice lacks clarity AND/OR strength.

·      The research question(s)/ hypothesis(es) are not clear AND answerable.

·      The problem statement lacks some clarity.

·      Original contribution to the field and/or practice either lacks some clarity OR strength.

·      The research question(s)/ hypothesis(es) are either not very clear OR answerable.

·       The problem is clearly stated.

·       Original contribution to the field and/or practice is clear and strong.

·      The study is guided by a set of clear and answerable research question(s)/ hypothesis(es).

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/9-10

Literature Review

·      The literature review seriously lacks focus AND breadth pertinent to the study.

·      Most secondary AND dated sources are not justifiable.

·      Empirical research methods and findings receive little or no focus.

·      The narrative consists of isolated summaries without critical analysis.  

·      Few sources are acknowledged appropriately.

·      Conclusions relevant to the study are missing.

·      The literature review lacks some focus AND/OR breadth pertinent to the study.

·      Some secondary OR dated sources are not justifiable.

·      Empirical research methods and findings receive marginal focus.

·      The narrative mostly consists of individual summaries with some critical analysis.  

·      Most sources are acknowledged appropriately.

·      Conclusions lack insight AND/OR relevance to the study.

·       The literature review succinctly and sufficiently addresses key areas pertinent to the study.

·       The sources are primary and up to date when needed.

·       Emphasis is made on analyzing empirical research methods and findings.

·       The narrative mostly consists of effective synthesis and critical analysis.

·       All sources are acknowledged appropriately.

·       Conclusions show insight and relevance to the study.

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/9-10

Methodology

·      The methods are mostly inappropriate for research questions/hypotheses.

·      Most information is lacking to make the study replicable (i.e. context, participants, design, instruments, procedure, analysis).

·      Most of the important documentation is missing in appendices.

·      The methods are mostly reasonable for research questions/hypotheses.

·      Some information is lacking to make the study replicable (i.e. context, participants, design, instruments, procedure, analysis).

·      Some important documentation is missing in appendices.

·         The methods are appropriate for research questions/hypotheses.

·         Information is sufficient to make the study replicable (i.e. context, participants, design, instruments, procedure, analysis).

·        Instruments and other necessary information are included in appendices.

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/18-20

Results

·         Most OR all research questions/hypotheses are not addressed directly OR fully.

·         Results are inconsistent with the methods or focus.

·         Analysis of most or all data is unjustifiably long or insufficient.

·         Interpretations are either missing or unsound. 

·         Presentation of results lacked charts/visuals.

·       Some research questions/hypotheses are not addressed directly OR fully.

·       Some results are inconsistent with the methods or focus.

·       Analysis of some data is unjustifiably long or insufficient.

·       Some interpretations lack soundness. 

·       Presentation of some results lacked effective charts/visuals.

·         Results directly and fully address research questions/hypotheses.

·         Results are consistent with the methods and focus.

·         Data are synthesized and sufficiently discussed with sound interpretation. 

·         Results are effectively presented with charts/visuals when necessary.

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Discussion and Conclusion

·         Key results are not highlighted.

·         Results are not compared with those in the literature.

·         Pedagogical and/or theoretical implications are missing.

·         Important limitations and delimitations are missing.

·         Suggestions for further research are missing.

·       Results are highlighted.

·       Comparison of new results with those in the literature lack analysis.

·       Pedagogical and/or theoretical implications are limited AND/OR lack insight.

·       Some important limitations and delimitations are missing.

·       Suggestions for further research lack insight.

·       Important results are succinctly highlighted.

·       Comparison of new results with those in the literature are insightful.

·       Pedagogical and/or theoretical implications are insightful.

·       All important limitations and delimitations are acknowledged.

·      Insightful suggestions for further research are provided.

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Language, Organization, Formatting

·      The organization within and across paragraphs and sections impedes ease of comprehension.

·      Register is too informal for the target genre (e.g., limited passive voice, 1st person pronouns)

·      Word choice and structure issues are many and often impede comprehension.

·      Formatting does not adhere to APA style most of the time (fonts, spacing, margins, tables, figures, citations, and references).

·       The organization within and across paragraphs and sections facilitates comprehension most of the time.

·       Register is mostly appropriate for the target genre (e.g., limited passive voice, 1st person pronouns)

·       A few word choice and structure issues are noticeable but do not impede comprehension.

·       Formatting mostly adheres to APA style in terms of fonts, spacing, margins, tables, figures, citations, and references.

·       The paper has effective flow and organization within and across paragraphs and sections.

·       Register is appropriate for the target genre (e.g., limited passive voice, 1st person pronouns)

·       Word choice and structures are accurate, concise, and clear.

·       Formatting adheres to APA style in terms of fonts, spacing, margins, tables, figures, citations, and references.

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/9-10

Responsibility, Independence

·       Final project shows little use of written and oral feedback.

·       Student’s practices and attitudes showed little capacity for independent work.

·       Final project demonstrates reasonable use of written and oral feedback.

·       Student’s practices and attitudes showed some capacity for independent work.

·       Final project demonstrates effective use of written and oral feedback.

·      Student’s practices and attitudes showed capacity for independent work.

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/9-10

Total Score

/100

Below expectations

Approaches expectations

Meets expectations

Front and End Matter

Few of the required components are present AND/OR meet described expectations:

·   The title is concise, descriptive and appropriate.

·   The title and signature pages are complete and accurate.

·   Dedication and Acknowledgements follow accepted style, if applicable (optional).

·   The abstract is informative and limited to 200-250 words.

·   List of figures and/or tables is consistent with the content in the paper, if applicable.

·   The table of contents is consistent with the content in the paper.

·   List of references is consistent with in-text citations.

·   Appendices are consistent with the content of the paper, if applicable.

Most of the required components are present AND/OR meet described expectations:

·   The title is concise, descriptive and appropriate.

·   The title and signature pages are complete and accurate.

·   Dedication and Acknowledgements follow accepted style, if applicable (optional).

·   The abstract is informative and limited to 200-250 words.

·   List of figures and/or tables is consistent with the content in the paper, if applicable.

·   The table of contents is consistent with the content in the paper.

·   List of references is consistent with in-text citations.

·   Appendices are consistent with the content of the paper, if applicable.

All required components below are present and meet described expectations:

·   The title is concise, descriptive and appropriate.

·   The title and signature pages are complete and accurate.

·   Dedication and Acknowledgements follow accepted style, if applicable (optional).

·   The abstract is informative and limited to 200-250 words.

·   List of figures and/or tables is consistent with the content in the paper, if applicable.

·   The table of contents is consistent with the content in the paper.

·   List of references is consistent with in-text citations.

·   Appendices are consistent with the content of the paper, if applicable.

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Introduction

·   The description of the context is either missing or uninformative.

·   The problem statement AND scope of the project are missing or lack clarity.

·   Original contribution to the field and/or practice lacks clarity AND/OR strength.

·    The description of the context is either not sufficiently short OR informative.

·    The problem statement OR scope of the project lacks some clarity.

·    Original contribution to the field and/or practice either lacks some clarity OR strength.

·   The description of the context is short and informative.

·   The problem and scope of the project are clearly stated.

·   Original contribution to the field and/or practice is clear and strong.

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/9-10

Literature Review

·   The literature review seriously lacks focus AND breadth pertinent to the study.

·   Most secondary AND dated sources are not justifiable.

·   Related benchmark analysis and, if needed, empirical research receive little or no focus.

·   The narrative consists of isolated summaries without critical analysis.  

·   Few sources are acknowledged appropriately.

·   Conclusions relevant to the study are missing.

·    The literature review lacks some focus AND/OR breadth pertinent to the study.

·    Some secondary OR dated sources are not justifiable.

·    Related benchmark analysis and, if needed, empirical research receive marginal focus.

·    The narrative mostly consists of individual summaries with some critical analysis.  

·    Most sources are acknowledged appropriately.

·    Conclusions lack insight AND/OR relevance to the study.

·    The literature review succinctly and sufficiently addresses key areas pertinent to the study.

·    The sources are primary and up to date when needed.

·    Emphasis is made on related benchmark analysis and some empirical research if needed.

·    The narrative mostly consists of effective synthesis and critical analysis.

·    All sources are acknowledged appropriately.

·    Conclusions show insight and relevance to the study.

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Proposed Plan

·       Evidence for the proposed plan is either missing OR lacks rigor (e.g., needs analysis).

·       The list of deliverables is not consistent with the scope of the project.

·       Most of the important documentation is missing in appendices.

·    Evidence for the proposed plan lacks some rigor (e.g., needs analysis).

·    The list of deliverables is mostly consistent with the scope of the project.

·    Some important documentation is missing in appendices.

·    Proposed plan is based on justifiable evidence (e.g., needs analysis).

·    The list of deliverables is consistent with the scope of the project.

·   Instruments and other necessary information, if applicable, are included in appendices.

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Reflections and Recommendations

·   Reflections are either missing or lack objectivity AND insight.

·       Recommendations to target end-users of the project are either missing OR cursory.

·       Conclusions on the quality of the project are based on little or no evidence.

·   Reflections lacks some objectivity or insight.

·    Valuable recommendations to target end-users of the project are few.

·    Conclusions on the quality of the project are based on indirect/anecdotal evidence.

·    Reflections include insightful successes and challenges.

·    Recommendations are substantive and valuable to target end-users of the project.

·    Conclusions on the quality of the project are based on reliable evidence.

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/9-10

Deliverables and Appendices

·       Supplied materials in the Appendices are mostly inconsistent with the scope and purpose of the project.

·       Supplied materials in the Appendices do not meet the expectations of a typical end-user of the project in terms of their value and production quality.

·    Supplied materials in the Appendices are mostly consistent with the scope and purpose of the project.

·    Supplied materials in the Appendices mostly meet the expectations of a typical end-user of the project in terms of their value and production quality.

·    Supplied materials in the Appendices are consistent with the scope and purpose of the project.

·    Supplied materials in the Appendices meet the expectations of a typical end-user of the project in terms of their value and production quality.

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Language, Organization, Formatting

·       The organization within and across paragraphs and sections impedes ease of comprehension.

·       Register is too informal for the target genre of the section.

·       Word choice and structure issues are many and often impede comprehension.

·      Formatting does not adhere to APA style most of the time (fonts, spacing, margins, tables, figures, citations, and references).

·    The organization within and across paragraphs and sections facilitates comprehension most of the time.

·    Register is mostly appropriate for the target genre of the section.

·    A few word choice and structure issues are noticeable but do not impede comprehension.

·    Formatting mostly adheres to APA style in terms of fonts, spacing, margins, tables, figures, citations, and references.

·    The paper has effective flow and organization within and across paragraphs and sections.

·    Register is appropriate for the target genre of the section.

·    Word choice and structures are accurate, concise, and clear.

·    Formatting adheres to APA style in terms of fonts, spacing, margins, tables, figures, citations, and references.

/1-6

/7-8

/9-10

Responsibility, Independence

·       Final project shows little use of written and oral feedback.

·       Student’s practices and attitudes showed little capacity for independent work.

·    Final project demonstrates reasonable use of written and oral feedback.

·    Student’s practices and attitudes showed some capacity for independent work.

·    Final project demonstrates effective use of written and oral feedback.

·   Student’s practices and attitudes showed capacity for independent work.

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/7-8

/9-10

Total Score

/100