The purpose of this assignment is to allow the learner to demonstrate good organization, appropriate resources, and correct APA formatting for preparing a scholarly paper.

Title page adheres very well to APA format (0-1 errors).

Title page adheres mostly well to APA format (2 errors).

Title page somewhat adheres to APA format (3 errors).

Title page does not adhere well to APA format (4-5 errors).

No title page OR more than 5 errors.

Margins, headings, headers, font, and spacing adhere well to APA format.

Margins, headings, headers, font, and spacing adhere fairly well to APA format.

Adherence of margins, headings, headers, font, and spacing to APA format.

Margins, headings, headers, font, and spacing adhere poorly to APA format.

Headings not used and paper is single spaced with incorrect font and margins.

Clearly summarizes the major content of the assigned article using 175-200 words. Content includes main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are excellent. Content is attributed to the correct source.

Summarizes the major content of the assigned article using 175-200 words. Content includes main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are good. Content is attributed to the correct source.

Vaguely summarizes the content of the assigned article. OR uses slightly fewer than 175 words or slightly more than 200 words. OR Content may or may not include main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are fair. All content may not be attributed to the correct source.

May not sufficiently summarize content of the assigned article. OR uses significantly fewer than 175 words or significantly more than 200 words. OR Content may not include main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are poor. Content is not be attributed to the correct source.

Did not use the assigned article.

Clearly states how learning from the article will impact your future practice is 125-150 words, concise, clearly relates article contents to practice. Uses first person.

States how learning from the article will impact your future practice is 125-150 words, concise, relates article contents to practice in a mostly clear manner. Uses first person.

Vaguely states how learning from the article will impact your future practice OR uses slightly fewer than 125 words or slightly more than 150 words OR article contents related to practice in a fair manner. May or may not use first person.

May not sufficiently state how content of the article impacts your future practice OR uses significantly fewer than 125 words or significantly more than 150 words. OR article contents related to practice in a poor manner. Specifics are poor. OR does not use first person.

Did not provide statements required in this section.

Reference for the assigned article is typed using correct APA format including: author(s), year, article title, journal name, volume number, issue number, page numbers, italics, parentheses, punctuation, double line spacing, and hanging indent. Include DOI if available. Minimal or no errors (0–1 error).

Reference for the assigned article is typed using APA format including the items at left with 2–3 errors.

Reference for the assigned article is typed using APA format including the items at left with 4-5 errors.

Reference typed with 6-8 errors in APA format from the items at left

Reference is not for the assigned article OR APA format includes more than 8 errors

Types 1 or 2 quotations (10–20 words) from assigned article using correct APA citation including quotation marks, authors’ names, year, page numbers, and parentheses with no errors or one minor error. Did not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source.

Types 1 or 2 quotations (10–20 words) from assigned article using APA citation including items at left with 2–3 minor errors. Did not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source.

Quotation slightly too long or too short. OR Types a quotation (10–20 words) from assigned article using APA citation with 4-5 errors. Did not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source. OR used 3 quotations.

Quotation excessively too long or too short, or quoted selected words or ideas the author(s) of the assigned article cited from another source, or 6-7 errors in APA format. OR used 4 or more quotations.

More than 7 errors in APA quotation format. OR no quotations provided.

Types appropriately paraphrased version of specific ideas from assigned article using correct APA citation including authors’ names, year, and parentheses with 0-1 error.

Types mostly appropriately paraphrased version of the specific ideas from assigned article using correct APA citation including authors’ names, year, and parentheses with 2–3 errors in paraphrasing or citation.

Types minimally appropriately paraphrased version of the specific ideas from assigned article using APA citation including authors’ names, year, and parentheses with 4-5 errors.

Poorly paraphrased version and/or APA citation with 6 or more errors OR citation missing for paraphrased ideas.

Copied several sequential words from article without quotation marks and/or citation. No clearly paraphrased areas.

Excellent mechanics and organization with minimal errors of the following: – well organized and logical, – correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling, – professional wording is used, – uses complete sentences, – paragraphs are linked together logically, and main ideas expressed

Good mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. A few minor errors noted.

Fair mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. Some errors noted.

Poor mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. Many errors noted.

Very poor mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column such that writing is difficult to follow or understand.

0 points deducted

Submitted on time.

Not Submitted on Time – Points deducted

1 day late= 7.5 deduction; 2 days late= 15 deduction; 3 days late= 22.5 deduction; 4 days late= 30 deduction; 5 days late= 37.5 deduction; 6 days late= 45 deduction; 7 days late= 52.5 deduction