8/2/2015 https://ashford.waypointoutcomes.com/assessment/4722/preview https://ashford.waypointoutcomes.com/assessment/4722/preview 1/3 Description: Total Possible Score: 30.00 Distinguished ­ Effectively uses of the outline feedback in the development of the Final Paper. Proficient ­ Adequately uses of the outline feedback in the development of the Final Paper. Basic ­ Uses some of the outline feedback in the development of the Final Paper. Below Expectations ­ Uses minimal outline feedback in the development of the Final Paper. Non­Performance ­ The incorporation of outline feedback in the development of the Final Paper is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Distinguished ­ The paper is logically organized with a well­written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. Proficient ­ The paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires improvement. Basic ­ The paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement. Below Expectations ­ The paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement. Non­Performance ­ The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions. Distinguished ­ Thoroughly discusses the implications for federalism related to the topic. The discussion is entirely supported by scholarly sources and clearly demonstrates critical thinking. Proficient ­ Discusses the implications for federalism related to the topic. The discussion is supported by scholarly sources and demonstrates critical thinking, but minor details are missing. Basic ­ Partially discusses the implications for federalism related to the topic. The discussion is minimally supported by scholarly sources and demonstrates some critical thinking. Relevant details are missing. Below Expectations ­ Generally discusses the implications for federalism related to the topic. The discussion is not supported by scholarly sources, does not demonstrates critical thinking and/or significant details are missing. Non­Performance ­ The discussion of the implications for federalism related to the topic is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Distinguished ­ Discusses the in­depth implications for civil rights related to the topic. The discussion is entirely supported by scholarly sources and clearly demonstrates critical thinking. Proficient ­ Discusses implications for civil rights related to the topic. The discussion is supported by scholarly sources and demonstrates critical thinking, but minor details are missing. Basic ­ Minimally discusses implications for civil rights related to the topic. The discussion is partially s.

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Description:
Total Possible Score: 30.00
Distinguished - Effectively uses of the outline feedback in the d
evelopment of the Final Paper.
Proficient - Adequately uses of the outline feedback in the devel
opment of the Final Paper.
Basic - Uses some of the outline feedback in the development of
the Final Paper.
Below Expectations - Uses minimal outline feedback in the deve
lopment of the Final Paper.
Non-Performance - The incorporation of outline feedback in the
development of the Final Paper is either nonexistent or lacks th
e
components described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished - The paper is logically organized with a well-wri
tten introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.
Proficient - The paper is logically organized with an introductio
n, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires

2. improvement.
Basic - The paper is organized with an introduction, thesis state
ment, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or
conclusion require improvement.
Below Expectations - The paper is loosely organized with an int
roduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction,
thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.
Non-Performance - The introduction, thesis statement, and conc
lusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described
in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses the implications for feder
alism related to the topic. The discussion is entirely supported b
y
scholarly sources and clearly demonstrates critical thinking.
Proficient - Discusses the implications for federalism related to
the topic. The discussion is supported by scholarly sources and
demonstrates critical thinking, but minor details are missing.
Basic - Partially discusses the implications for federalism relate
d to the topic. The discussion is minimally supported by scholar
ly
sources and demonstrates some critical thinking. Relevant detail
s are missing.
Below Expectations - Generally discusses the implications for f
ederalism related to the topic. The discussion is not supported b
y
scholarly sources, does not demonstrates critical thinking and/or
significant details are missing.
Non-Performance - The discussion of the implications for federa

3. lism related to the topic is either nonexistent or lacks the
components described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished - Discusses the in-depth implications for civil rig
hts related to the topic. The discussion is entirely supported by
scholarly sources and clearly demonstrates critical thinking.
Proficient - Discusses implications for civil rights related to the
topic. The discussion is supported by scholarly sources and
demonstrates critical thinking, but minor details are missing.
Basic - Minimally discusses implications for civil rights related
to the topic. The discussion is partially supported by scholarly
sources and demonstrates some critical thinking. Relevant detail
s are missing.
Below Expectations - Generally discusses the implications for c
ivil rights related to the topic. The discussion is not supported b
y
scholarly sources, does not demonstrates critical thinking, or sig
nificant details are missing.
Non-Performance - The discussion of the implications for civil r
ights related to the topic is either nonexistent or lacks the
components described in the assignment instructions.
POL303.W5A1.05.2014
Incorporates Outline Feedback in the Development of the Final
Paper Total: 4.00
Organization: Introduction, Thesis Statement, and Conclusion
Total: 4.00
Discusses Implications for Federalism Related to the Topic
Total: 5.00

4. Discusses the Implications for Civil Rights Related to The Topi
c Total: 5.00
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Distinguished - Discusses the in-depth implications for civil lib
erties related to the topic. The discussion is entirely supported b
y
scholarly sources and clearly demonstrates critical thinking.
Proficient - Discusses implications for civil liberties related to t
he topic. The discussion is supported by scholarly sources and
demonstrates critical thinking, but minor details are missing.
Basic - Partially discusses implications for civil liberties related
to the topic. The discussion is minimally supported by scholarl
y
sources and demonstrates some critical thinking. Relevant detail
s are missing.
Below Expectations - Generally discusses the implications for c
ivil liberties related to the topic. The discussion is not supporte
d
by scholarly sources, does not demonstrates critical thinking, or
significant details are missing.
Non-Performance - The discussion of the implications for civil l
iberties related to the topic is either nonexistent or lacks the
components described in the assignment instructions.

5. Distinguished - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive cont
ent to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the
context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.
Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover i
deas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a
whole.
Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content but does not appl
y it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content
assists in shaping the written work.
Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated
or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute towar
d
the development of the written work and may distract the reader
from its purpose.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lack
s the components described in the instructions.
Distinguished - Employs persuasive and applicable information
from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis
of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.
Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible sourc
es to develop an analysis of the topic.
Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible sources,
but may neglect the application of such information toward the
analysis of the topic.
Below Expectations - Presents information from external source
s, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance.
Neglects to apply such information toward the analysis of the to

6. pic.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lack
s the components described in the instructions.
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organiz
ation of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.
Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax
and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work
contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understan
d.
Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics,
such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few
errors which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of sy
ntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work
contains major errors which distract the reader.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lack
s the components described in the instructions.
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently thr
oughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. How
ever, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting througho
ut the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA
requirements.
Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA f

7. ormatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult
to
distinguish as APA.
Discusses Implications for Civil Liberties Related to The Topic
Total: 5.00
Written Communication: Content Development Total: 1.50
Critical Thinking: Evidence Total: 1.50
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 1.00
APA Formatting Total: 1.00
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Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lack
s the components described in the instructions.
Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the requ
ired number of correctly formatted pages.
Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the r
equired number of correctly formatted pages.
Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three qu
arters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

8. Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at
least one half of the required number of correctly formatted
pages.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lack
s the components described in the instructions.
Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarl
y sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All
sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly withi
n the body of the assignment.
Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to su
pport ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and
cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support
ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on
the reference page are used within the body of the assignment.
Citations may not be formatted correctly.
Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources tha
t provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be
scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used withi
n the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted
correctly.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lack
s the components described in the instructions.
Page Requirement Total: 1.00
Source Requirement Total: 1.00
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