Research Article Exploration Grading Rubric Criteria Levels of Achievement Content 70% 53 points Advanced 90-100% (A) Proficient 70-89% (B-C) Developing 1-69% (< D) Not present Article Elements 18 to 20 points All article elements listed in the assignment instructions are highlighted in a PDF copy of the article. All elements are correctly identified using the comments tool in the PDF file. 14 to 17 points Most article elements (at least 8) listed in the assignment instructions are highlighted in a PDF copy of the article. Most article elements (at least 8) are correctly identified using the comments tool in the PDF file. 1 to 13 points Some article elements (7 or fewer) listed in the assignment instructions are highlighted in a PDF copy of the article. Some article elements (7 or fewer) are correctly identified using the comments tool in the PDF file. 0 points Not present. Reaction Essay 30 to 33 points All discussion points of the essay are clearly addressed with depth and detail. The essay includes 250-400 words 23 to 29 points Most discussion points of the essay are clearly addressed with depth and detail. The essay includes 250-400 words 1 to 22 points Some discussion points of the essay are addressed. The essay includes 250-400 words   0 points Not present. Structure 30% 22 points Advanced 90-100% (A) Proficient 70-89% (B-C) Developing 1-69% (< D) Not present Essay Formatting and Mechanics 20 to 22 points The paper exceeds these structure requirements: No direct quotes are included. All information is communicated in the student’s own words. The source of paraphrased ideas is identified with an APA formatted citation and reference. If a quotation is included it is properly identified according to current APA standards. Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation are used to create a clear expression of ideas. 15 to 19 points The paper meets these structure requirements: No direct quotes are included. All information is communicated in the student’s own words. The source of paraphrased ideas is identified with an APA formatted citation and reference. If a quotation is included it is properly identified according to current APA standards. Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation are used to create a clear expression of ideas. 1 to 14 points The paper meets some of these structure requirements: No direct quotes are included. All information is communicated in the student’s own words. The source of paraphrased ideas is identified with an APA formatted citation and reference. If a quotation is included it is properly identified according to current APA standards. Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation are used to create a clear expression of ideas. 0 points Not present.