Q You need to read the instruction and examples page first before starting your project. Thank you! I can open only word or PDF file. Please choose a topic as small and specific as possible. Rubric Project Part I Rubric Project Part I Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWord Count 3 pts Expert ? 300 words 2 pts Proficient 250-300 words 1 pts Competent 200-250 words 0 pts Novice <200 words or no submission by the due date 3 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNumber of Components 3 pts Expert The paper addressed the three required components (i.e., research topic, literature review, and list of references). 2 pts Proficient The paper missed one required component. 1 pts Competent The paper missed two required components. 0 pts Novice The paper missed three required components or no submission by the due date. 3 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic Focus 6 pts Expert The topic was stated clearly and concisely. The topic was focused narrowly enough for the scope of a term-long project. The terminology was explained in plain language. 4 pts Proficient The topic was stated clearly and concisely. The topic was too broad for the scope of this project. The terminology was explained in plain language. 2 pts Competent The topic was stated and easy to find. The topic was too long or too broad for the scope of this project. The terminology was not explained. 0 pts Novice The topic was not clearly defined and/or hard to find. 6 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review 6 pts Expert The paper provided background research into the topic and summarized important findings from three or more relevant papers. 4 pts Proficient The paper provided background research into the topic and summarized important findings from 1-2 relevant papers. 2 pts Competent The paper provided background research into the topic, but failed to summarize important findings from relevant papers. 0 pts Novice No literature review or failed to cite the findings appropriately. 6 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling & Grammar 3 pts Expert No spelling and/or grammar mistakes 2 pts Proficient Largely free of grammatical & spelling errors 1 pts Competent Some grammatical & spelling errors 0 pts Novice Numerous grammatical & spelling errors 3 pts Total Points: 21 PreviousNext