Criteria Ratings Points
Content 70 to >63.0 pts
Advanced
The author’s voice is heard throughout the paper. The tone of the writing is scholarly. The topic is well-developed and the rationale for the research is presented. Level one, level two, and level three headings are coherently aligned with the research topic and are supported throughout the body of the paper using scholarly literature. No more than one quote is included. All 12 sources are peer-reviewed and clearly related to the topic. The three-page limit for the writing is met within ¼ of the page either direction (excluding the title and reference pages).
63 to >58.0 pts
Proficient
The author’s voice is somewhat heard throughout the paper. The tone of the writing is mostly scholarly. Topic is mostly developed and supported throughout the body of the paper using scholarly literature. Level one, level two, and level three headings are coherently aligned with the research topic. No more than one quote is included in the paper. Ten or 11 sources are peer-reviewed and clearly related to the topic. The three-page limit for the writing is met within 1/2 of the page either direction (excluding the title and reference pages).
58 to >0.0 pts
Developing
The author’s voice is vaguely heard throughout the paper. The writing lacks scholarly tone. The topic is not well developed or supported throughout the body of the paper using scholarly literature. Some headings are missing or are not coherently aligned with the research topic. Two or more quotes are included. Fewer than 10 sources are peer-reviewed. Some sources are not clearly related to the topic. The minimum page requirement is not met, or the maximum limit is exceeded.
0 pts
Not present
Not present
70 pts
Current APA, Mechanics, Format & Length
30 to >27.0 pts
Advanced
There are 0–1 grammar, spelling, or APA format errors that distract the reader from the content and a Grammarly report has been submitted. Headings are correctly formatted. A minimum of 12 scholarly articles are included that were published within the past five years.
27 to >25.0 pts
Proficient
There are 2–3 errors in grammar, spelling, or APA format that distract the reader from the content. One heading is incorrectly formatted. A minimum of 11 scholarly articles are included that were published within the past five years.
25 to >1.0 pts
Developing
There are more than 3 errors in grammar, spelling, or APA format that distract the reader from the content. More than one heading is incorrectly formatted. Fewer than 11 scholarly articles are included that were published within the past five years.
1 to >0 pts
Not present
Not present
30 pts
Total Points: 100
