Expression and Formatting The extent to which scholarly, critical, analytical writing is presented in APA format.–
Levels of Achievement: Unacceptable Graduate-Level Work 0 (0%) – 5.6 (17.5%) The quality of writing and/or APA formatting are not acceptable for advanced graduate-level work; no effort to express ideas clearly and concisely. Major points do not reflect appropriate elements of communication, with many grammatical or mechanical errors. Minimal Graduate-Level Work 5.6 (17.5%) – 6.4 (20%) Somewhat represents scholarly, advanced graduate-level writing, with APA generally followed; elements of effective communication such as an introduction and conclusion are not included. Ideas are not clearly and concisely expressed, with more than a few grammatical or mechanical errors. Advanced Graduate-Level Work 6.4 (20%) – 7.2 (22.5%) Work is well organized with mostly correct APA formatting throughout; elements of effective communication such as an introduction and conclusion are included. Ideas are clearly and concisely expressed with few, if any, grammatical or mechanical errors. Exemplary Advanced Graduate-Level Work 7.2 (22.5%) – 8 (25%) Work represents scholarly writing in correct APA format; effective sentence variety; and clear, concise, powerful expression. The entire piece is well organized and includes an introduction and conclusion. Work is unified around a central purpose with well-developed ideas, logically organized in paragraph structure with clear transitions and proper grammar. Feedback:
