VII. EVALUATION

A. The following table outlines the standards used for evaluating the papers expected in Activity #2

A B C D
Tightly focused writing relating to a narrow topic. Generally focused on single topic. Somewhat focused on broad topic. Scattered random writing without focus.
A high degree of conceptual development Indicates good ability to conceptualize Concept discussed but not well developed. Little if any conceptualization.
Properly documented where sources used. Outside sources given proper credit. Outside sources alluded to. No credit given to sources used.
Excellent organization and logical progression of thought. Good organization and logic. Moderately well organized, but logical progression not evident. Poorly organized with little or no logic evident.

Excellent use of prose in capturing the essence of referenced material. A good job of summarizing the material reviewed. Much paraphrasing of other material. Mostly paraphrased or copied; not really the authors own work.
Syntax and grammar excellently done. Well edited material. Only a few errors of minor significance. A number of errors. Not well edited. Many errors. Poor grammar and sentence structure.
Complete yet concise discussion of the issue. Concise and generally recognizes most aspects of the topic. Topic appears to be one-sided with aspects of the topic missing. Overly verbose. Incomplete discussion of the issue. Major points ignored.
Opinion based on fact, research or scholarly authority. Generally good evidence given in support of opinion. Evidence only somewhat supports opinion. Opinion entirely unsupported.

B. Final Grades are based on the following distribution of points with the calculation of the grades as illustrated below:

  Percent of Grade Max Possible Pts. Your Score Weighted Percent
Activity # 1- Attendance/Particip 15% 30  9 4.5%
Activity # 2-
Article Critique 1 		5% 20  18  4.5%
Article Critique 2 5% 20 18 4.5%
Activity #3-
Case Study/PPP		 20% 40  40 20.0%
Activity # 4-
Quizzes		 25% 50  50  25%
Activity #5-
Final Take Home Exam		 30% 60  57  28.50%
Total 100% 200  284  87.00%
Suggested Grade Scale: A (95-100), A- (90-94.9), B+ (85-89.9), B (80-84.9), B- (75-79.9), C+ (70-74.9), C (65-69.9)