Presents own ideas, thoughts, questions around personal reflection, the course, or other relevant matters stemming from participation in the course

ProficientPaper reflects personal consideration of personal reflection, the course or other relevant matters stemming from participation in the course.

3.1 to 7 pts

CompetentSome, thin discussion of personal reflections based on the course content

0.1 to 3 pts

NovicePaper is based solely on course content, e.g. a summary of one of the chapters or articles.

0 to 0 pts

/7 pts

Relates own thoughts to specific course content, particularly readings, and other empirically validated and supportive literature

ProficientPersonal reflections are founded in course materials, particularly based on specific reference to course readings and research literature. Reference to class discussions may be included.

3.1 to 7 pts

CompetentPersonal reflections related to course materials and research literature, but these are not specifically cited.

0.1 to 3 pts

NoviceReflections are entirely personal without evidence of engagement with course readings or experience

0 to 0 pts

/7 pts

Adheres to APA format (includes Turn It In scoring), well-written.

ProficientAccurate use of APA format with minimal errors. Evidence that errors from previous papers are corrected in later papers. Coherent development of the ideas using well-formed sentences and flowing paragraphs.

2.58 to 6 pts

CompetentSome APA errors. Writing shows evidence of self-editing with some construction and/or flow problems.

0.1 to 2.57 pts

NoviceMultiple errors in APA format; errors from previous papers not corrected in subsequent papers. Writing poorly edited; awkward construction and/or poor flow of ideas.

0 to 0 pts