CONCEPTUAL DRAFT OF CHAPTER 3 INSTRUCTIONS
Criteria Ratings Points

Instructions 20 to >17.0 pts

Advanced

Student followed all instructions in the course instructions and met all requirements. 5-7 double-spaced pages of content, with at least 50 peer-reviewed references (total).

17 to >13.0 pts

Proficient

Student followed most instructions in the course instructions and met most requirements. Page length is between 5-6 pages.

13 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Student followed some instructions in the course instructions and met some requirements. Less than 5 pages.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Article Quality

12 to >10.0 pts

Advanced

All articles are peer-reviewed, dated within five (5) years of the due date of assignment.

10 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

Most articles are peer-reviewed, dated within five (5) years of the due date of assignment.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Some or none of the articles are peer-reviewed, dated within five (5) years of the due date of assignment.

0 pts

Not Present

12 pts

Dissertation Quality

20 to >17.0 pts

Advanced

Student fully incorporated ideas and concept from the weekly readings of the course. Methodology is appropriate for the type of dissertation

17 to >13.0 pts

Proficient

Student partially incorporated ideas and concept from the weekly readings of the course. Methodology is appropriate for the type of dissertation

13 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Student occasionally incorporated ideas and concept from the weekly readings of the course. Methodology may be appropriate for the type of dissertation or methodology is inappropriate for this style of dissertation.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Grammar and Spelling

13 to >11.0 pts

Advanced

Correct spelling and grammar used throughout dissertation. Dissertation contains no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

11 to >8.0 pts

Proficient

Dissertation contains some errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

8 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Dissertation contains several errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 pts

Not Present

13 pts

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Criteria Ratings Points

APA Format Compliance

10 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

Minimal errors (1-2) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format. APA formatting elements such as: Title page, abstract, running head, headings/subheadings, font type and size, line spacing, and margins. **APA compliance includes the proper application of in-text citations and a reference list.

8 to >6.0 pts

Proficient

Few errors (3-4) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format. APA formatting elements such as: Title page, abstract, running head, headings/subheadings, font type and size, line spacing, and margins. **APA compliance includes the proper application of in-text citations and a reference list.

6 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Numerous errors (5+) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format. APA formatting elements such as: Title page, abstract, running head, headings/subheadings, font type and size, line spacing, and margins. **APA compliance includes the proper application of in-text citations and a reference list.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

Total Points: 75

Research Paper: Conceptual Draft Chapter 3 Grading Rubric | CJUS740_B03_202140