This essay should be 3-5 pages (to the end of the 3rd page), double spaced.
You should include and discuss at least 3 sources.
One source needs to be a scholarly source.
Include a Works Cited page (it does not count for length).
Exploratory Proposal
Exploratory Proposal
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic Explanation (20 points)
20pts
Exceeds Expectations
Gives a specific and detailed explanation of the topic. Provides their research question.
18pts
Meets Expectations
Gives a specific explanation of the topic. Provides their research question.
15pts
Below Expectations
Gives a general explanation of the topic. Provides their research question.
13pts
Needs Improvement
Gives a vague explanation of the topic, or does not specify the topic clearly. Does not provide their research question.
0pts
Missing
Does not discuss topic explanation.
20pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeJustification (20 points)
20pts
Exceeds Expectations
Discusses in detail why the topic is important to them. Gives a specific and detailed description of their audience. Explains in detail why the topic matters, and why their audience should care about it.
18pts
Meets Expectations
Discusses why the topic is important to them. Gives a description of their audience. Explains why the topic matters and why the audience should care about it.
15pts
Below Expectations
Gives a general explanation of why the topic is important to them. States their audience but does not describe them. Explains why the topic matters but does not tie it to why the audience should care.
13pts
Needs Improvement
Gives a minimal explanation of why the topic is important to them, or does not include it. Gives a general audience, or does not state who the audience is. Gives a short explanation of why the topic matters, but does not tie it to audience, or does not discuss it at all.
0pts
Missing
Does not discuss justification.
20pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch (20 points)
20pts
Exceeds Expectations
Describes in detail the research they have done so far. Talk about each source in detail, and includes: author and title, why they chose it and their reaction to it. Discusses next steps in detail.
18pts
Meets Expectations
Describes the research they have done so far. Talks about each source, including: author and title, why they chose it, and their reaction to it. Discusses next steps.
15pts
Below Expectations
Briefly describes the research they have done so far. Talks about each source, but may be missing: author and title, why they chose it, and/or their reaction to it. Briefly addresses next steps.
13pts
Needs Improvement
Barely describes the research they have done so far, or does not include it. Talks about each source but is missing: author and title, why they chose it, and/or their reaction to it. May not talk about each source. Barely addresses next steps, or does not discuss it at all.
0pts
Missing
Does not discuss research.
20pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePlanning for Obstacles (20 points)
20pts
Exceeds Expectations
Discusses possible research obstacles in detail, and creates a detailed plan to overcome them. Discusses possible personal obstacles in detail, and creates a detailed plan to overcome them.
18pts
Meets Expectations
Discusses possible research obstacles and creates a plan to overcome them. Discusses possible personal obstacles and creates a plan to overcome them.
15pts
Below Expectations
Discusses a few general research obstacles, and creates a vague plan to overcome them. Discusses a few general personal obstacles, and creates a vague plan to overcome them.
13pts
Needs Improvement
Barely discusses possible research obstacles, or does not discuss them. Creates a generic plan to overcome them, or does not create a plan. Barely discusses possible personal obstacles, or does not discuss them. Creates a generic plan to overcome them, or does not create a plan.
0pts
Missing
Does not discuss obstacles.
20pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources (10 points)
10pts
Exceeds Expectations
Discusses at least 3 sources equally. One source is a scholarly source.
8pts
Meets Expectations
Discusses 3 sources, but not equally. One source is a scholarly source.
6pts
Below Expectations
Discusses 2 sources. One source is a scholarly source.
4pts
Needs Improvement
Discusses 1 source. One source is a scholarly source.
0pts
Missing
Does not discuss any sources. Does not include a scholarly source.
10pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations and Formatting (5 points)
5pts
Exceeds Expectations
Formatting is correct, including a heading and double spacing. Includes a complete Works Cited with minimal errors.
4pts
Meets Expectations
Formatting is mostly correct, including a heading and double spacing. Includes a complete Works Cited with some errors.
3pts
Below Expectations
Formatting is correct and includes a heading, but is not double spaced. Citation sheet is complete but with numerous errors, and/or not in MLA style.
2pts
Needs Improvement
Formatting does not includes a heading, and is not double spaced. Citation sheet is incomplete, and/or in a different style from MLA.
0pts
Missing
Formatting does not includes a heading, and is not double spaced. Works Cited or citation sheet is missing.
5pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics (5 points)
5pts
Exceeds Expectations
Minimal errors. Errors are due to oversight. Complex and varied sentences. Comprehension is effortless.
4pts
Meets Expectations
Some errors. Errors are due to oversight. Varied sentences, but not complex. Comprehension is mostly easy.
3pts
Below Expectations
Many errors. Errors are due to oversight. Clear sentences but not complex or varied. Comprehension is sometimes difficult
2pts
Needs Improvement
Numerous errors. Errors may be due to lack of comprehension. Fragmented and confusing sentences. Comprehension is difficult.
0pts
Missing
Assignment is missing entirely.
5pts
Total Points:100
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