Weight 60.00%

It is consistent with application in research related to its context. Clarity of ideas. Comprehensive, in-depth and wide ranging.

The topic has a partially weak association to clarity of ideas and related topic. Relevant but not comprehensive.

Unable to address any part of the question and/or topic. Little relevance/some accuracy.

Weight 10.00%

Tone is consistent, addressed professionally and objectively. Evidence in literature supports arguments.

The tone is not consistently objective. Some observations, some supportive evidence used.

No objectivity in tone. No evidence of literature review provided. Lacks evidence of critical analysis, poor to no use of supportive evidence.

Weight 7.50%

Excellent mechanics, sentence structure and organization with no grammatical mistakes.

Some grammatical lapses , uses emotional responses in lieu of relevant points.

Poor grammar, weak communication, lack of clarity.

Weight 7.50%

Demonstrates an exceptional ability to analyze and synthesize student work, asks meaningful extending questions.

Some ability to meaningfully comment on other students work and ask meaningful questions.

No peer response

Weight 7.50%

Demonstrates an exceptional ability to analyze and synthesize student work, asks meaningful extending questions.

Some ability to meaningfully comment on other students work and ask meaningful questions.

No Peer response

Weight 7.50%

Demonstrates an exceptional ability to apply 6th edition APA standards.

Some ability to to apply 6th edition APA standards. i.e. use of in-text citation, reference structure, quoting,etc.

No adherence to 6th edition APA standards.