3. presented closely follow conventional concepts with little expansion and development of new directions. Ideas and concepts are generally satisfactorily presented although lapses in logic are apparent. The reader is suitably introduced to the topic being presented such that the relationship to the student’s area of study is obvious. 2. The paper is thematically coherent, but is lacking in substantial ways. The content may be poorly focused or the scholarly argument weak or poorly conceived. Major ideas related to the content may be ignored or inadequately explored. Overall, the content needs significant revision to represent a critical analysis of the topic. 1. Analysis of existing scholarly/professional literature on the is inadequate. Content is poorly focused. The reader is left with little information or understanding regarding the paper’s topic. Organization 5. In addition to meeting the requirements for a 4, excels in the organization of ideas related to the topic. Transitions effectively establish a sound scholarly argument and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic. 4. Topic is carefully focused. Clearly outlines the major points related to the topic, ideas are logically arranged to present a sound scholarly argument. 3. Ideas and concepts are generally satisfactorily presented although lapses in organization are apparent. The main points are mostly clear, but there may be some difficulty recognizing the subpoints to keep the reader on track within the topic. 2. The paper is logically coherent, but is lacking in a number of ways. Appropriate transitions are lacking. The organization needs significant revision to represent a critical understanding of the topic. 1. Paper lacks organization and focus. There is great difficulty in understanding the main points of the paper as well as the subpoints. The ideas are scattered.
3. presented closely follow conventional concepts with little expansion and development of new directions. Ideas and concepts are generally satisfactorily presented although lapses in logic are apparent. The reader is suitably introduced to the topic being presented such that the relationship to the student’s area of study is obvious. 2. The paper is thematically coherent, but is lacking in substantial ways. The content may be poorly focused or the scholarly argument weak or poorly conceived. Major ideas related to the content may be ignored or inadequately explored. Overall, the content needs significant revision to represent a critical analysis of the topic. 1. Analysis of existing scholarly/professional literature on the is inadequate. Content is poorly focused. The reader is left with little information or understanding regarding the paper’s topic. Organization 5. In addition to meeting the requirements for a 4, excels in the organization of ideas related to the topic. Transitions effectively establish a sound scholarly argument and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic. 4. Topic is carefully focused. Clearly outlines the major points related to the topic, ideas are logically arranged to present a sound scholarly argument. 3. Ideas and concepts are generally satisfactorily presented although lapses in organization are apparent. The main points are mostly clear, but there may be some difficulty recognizing the subpoints to keep the reader on track within the topic. 2. The paper is logically coherent, but is lacking in a number of ways. Appropriate transitions are lacking. The organization needs significant revision to represent a critical understanding of the topic. 1. Paper lacks organization and focus. There is great difficulty in understanding the main points of the paper as well as the subpoints. The ideas are scattered.
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