CJUS750CodingPaperGradingRubric1.docx

CJUS 750

Coding Paper Rubric

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Focus and Purpose

18.5 to 20 points:

Engaging and full development of a clear description appropriate to coding.

17 to 18.25 points:

Competent and well-developed codes; codes represent sound and adequate understanding of the assigned topic.

1 to 16.75 points:

Mostly simplistic and unfocused ideas; little or no sense of purpose or control of the coding.

0 points

Not present

Codes (Ideas), Support and Development (Evidence)

18.5 to 20 points:

· Consistent evidence with originality and depth of the codes; codes work together as a unified whole; main points are sufficiently supported (with evidence); support is valid and specific.
· Citations from the required reading/presentations from the assigned module are appropriate and thoughtful

17 to 18.25 points:

· Codes (ideas) supported sufficiently; support is sound, valid, and logical.
· Citations from the required reading/presentations from the assigned module are adequate

1 to 16.75 points:

· Insufficient, non-specific, and/or irrelevant support
· Citations from the required reading/presentations from the assigned module are lacking

0 points

Not present

Organization

11.5 to 12.5 points:

· Organization is sequential and appropriate to assignment; sections are well developed and appropriately divided
· Ideas linked with smooth and effective and effective transitions.

10.5 to 11.25 points:

· Competent organization, without sophistication.
· Competent paragraph structure; lacking in effective transitions.

1 to 10.25 points:

· Organization, while attempted, was unsuccessful.
· Paragraphs were simple and disconnected. No evident transitions or planned sequence.

0 points

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Mechanics and Presentation

11.5 to 12.5 points:

· Virtually free of punctuation, spelling, capitalization errors; appropriate APA format and presentation for assignment.
· Each sentence structured effectively, powerfully; rich, well-chosen variety of sentence styles and length.

10.5 to 11.25 points:

· Contains only occasional punctuation, spelling, and/or capitalization errors. Few APA formatting errors. Most errors likely careless.
· Effective and varied sentences; errors (if any) due to lack of careful proofreading; syntax

1 to 10.25 points:

· Contains many errors of punctuation, spelling, and/or capitalization. Errors interfere with meaning in places. APA formatting incorrect in most places.
· Sentence shows errors of structure; little or no variety; no grasp of sentence flow.

0 points

Not present

Page Length

9.25 to 10 points:

3-5 double-spaced pages of content (not counting the title page or references).

8.5 to 9 points:

1 page more or less than required length.

1 to 8.25 points:

More than 1 page more or less than required length.

0 points

Not present

Professor Comments:

Total:

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