16.2 to >14.04 pts

Level 4

Paper provides complete analysis and synthesis of the researched information. Paper covers all key points as outlined in the assignment. If required, CWV addressed completely.

14.04 to >11.88 pts

Level 3

Paper provides analysis and synthesis of the researched information. Paper covers most key points as outlined in the assignment. If required, CWV addressed adequately.

11.88 to >8.64 pts

Level 2

Paper provides only basic information and key points as outlined in the assignment. If required, only basic CWV included.

8.64 to >0 pts

Level 1

Paper does not supply substantive information and key points as outlined in the assignment. Paper also does not present an analysis or synthesis of the researched information. If required, CVW not included.

10.8 to >9.0 pts

Level 4

Information and key points are appropriately aligned, and the reader can easily follow the organization of the paper

9 to >7.2 pts

Level 3

Information and key points are mostly aligned so the reader can follow the organization of the paper.

7.2 to >5.4 pts

Level 2

Information and key points are somewhat aligned so the reader can follow the organziation of the paper.

5.4 to >0 pts

Level 1

Paper does not supply substantive information and key points as outlined in the assignment. Paper also does not present an analysis or synthesis of the researched information. If required, CVW not included.

5.4 to >4.86 pts

Level 4

The paper demonstrates exceptional use of standard English conventions and word choice (mechanics, usage, grammar, and syntax).

4.86 to >4.32 pts

Level 3

The paper demonstrates consistent use of standard English conventions (mechanics, usage, grammar, and syntax).

4.32 to >4.05 pts

Level 2

The paper demonstrates inconsistent use of standard English conventions (mechanics, usage, grammar, and syntax).

4.05 to >0 pts

Level 1

The paper does not demonstrate consistent use of standard English conventions (mechanics, usage, grammar, and syntax). Much of the writing is not clear because of the degree of errors.

3.6 to >3.24 pts

Level 4

Nearly error-free APA format

3.24 to >2.88 pts

Level 3

Limited minor APA errors in format

2.88 to >2.7 pts

Level 2

Frequent minor APA errors in format

2.7 to >0 pts

Level 1

Frequent APA errors in format