Essay+Rubric

   All terms used in the response to the essay questions are defined or explained adequately and author use of terms and concepts demonstrates a strong understanding of each one discussed.        1 – 25 pts ||      <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Response is well organized and clear thesis-like statements are evident throughout. A nice flow is apparent throughout the essay. Rambling and unnecessary words are absent. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> 1 – 25 pts || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Few or no grammatical errors, spelling errors, punctuation errors. Related references are used and are embedded into the text or listed at the end of the essay. APA style is used correctly. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> 1 – 25 pts || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> **Synthesis** <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">The essay response is thorough and aligned to the question directly. The answer indicates thoughtfulness, comprehensiveness and application of course material to the posed question. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> 1 – 25 pts <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> TOTAL ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">IDS 3123 Essay **
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 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Exam Rubric **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Completeness **
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