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Comprehension of Assignment

(40% of grade)

Drop-down menu: 30-27 pts.

 

Five sources are evaluated along each of the five dimensions (creator, purpose, age, venue, and relevance). The evaluations thoroughly demonstrate each source’s relevance and credibility.

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26-24 pts.

 

Five sources are evaluated along each of the five dimensions. Sufficient information is given to demonstrate each source’s relevance and credibility. 

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23-21 pts.

 

Five sources are evaluated along each of the five dimensions. Little information is given or some dimensions are not fully developed.

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20-18 pts.

 

Five sources are evaluated, but their relevance or credibility is not clearly demonstrated. Evaluations may be vague or underdeveloped. 

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17 – 0 pts.

 

Fewer than five sources are evaluated. Relevance and credibility of sources is questionable or incomplete.

Application of Course Knowledge and Content

(33.3% of grade)

Drop-down menu: 25 – 23 pts.

 

The EBSCO practice is mostly or completely accurate.

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20 – 18 pts.

 

The EBSCO practice is somewhat accurate.

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15 – 0 pts.

 

The EBSCO practice is inaccurate, incomplete, or missing.

Research Skills

(13.3% of grade)

Drop-down menu: 10-9 pts

 

Accurate or mostly accurate References page citations are given.

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8 pts.

 

References page citations are mostly accurate with a few significant errors.

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7 pts.

 

References page citations are somewhat accurate but may be missing key information.

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6 pts.

 

References page citations are incomplete or may consist only of URLs. 

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5 – 0 pts.

 

Reference page citations are inaccurate or missing.

Writing Skills

(13.3% of grade)

Drop-down menu: 10-9 pts.

 

Word choice is precise, sentences are varied, and grammatical errors are rare or absent.

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8 pts.

 

Word choice is appropriate and sentences are sometimes varied. Some errors in sentence structure, usage, and mechanics are present.

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7 pts.

 

Word choice is imprecise and sentences may be poorly constructed or confusing. Errors in sentence structure, usage, and mechanics are present.

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6 pts.

 

A pattern of errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics significantly interferes with meaning.

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5 – 0 pts.

 

Errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics are pervasive and obstruct meaning.

 

Total: 75 pts.