Title
ABC/123 Version X
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Grading Guide for Graduate-Level Writing Paper
COM/600 Version 3
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University of Phoenix Material
Week 1: Grading Guide for Graduate-Level Writing Paper
Content (60%)
Points Earned: 59%
· All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. Major points are stated clearly and are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.
· Identify characteristics of graduate writing, and explain how writing at the graduate level differs from other forms of writing (2 to 3 paragraphs).
· Describe elements of effective written communication (1 to 2 paragraphs).
· Explain what plagiarism is and how to avoid it (1 to 2 paragraphs).
· Analyze realistic, attainable ways for managing time and stress (1 to 2 paragraphs).
· 700 to 1,050 words
· The paper links theory to relevant examples and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.
Comments:
Key elements were addressed. Major points were supported by details, examples, and supportive research.
Word count was met
Consider linking the theory to relevant examples throughout the paper.
Organization & Tone (20%)
Points Earned: 19%
· The tone is appropriate.
· The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
· Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
· The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.
Comments:
Your paper will benefit from a stronger introduction.The introduction provides an opportunity to capture the reader's attention with a “hook.” It also indicates what the paper will be about and how you will approach the topic. One of the areas for you to particularly be aware of is making sure your ideas connect sufficiently for example, when reviewing the different main topics and subtopics in the outline that you have. When writing a paper, continue to ask yourself, “How am I connecting one section to the next? In other words, keep a larger scale focus in mind as you work through the paper. Your paper will benefit from a stronger conclusion. A concluding paragraph summarizes the main idea, ties the main points together neatly for the reader, and ends with a sense of finality. Avoid introducing new ideas in the conclusion.
Mechanics (20%)
Points Earned: 19%
· The paper—including tables, graphs, headings, title page, and reference page— is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
· Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.
· Rules of spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
· Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.
Comments:
Good job with including level headings. Level one headings are centered, bolded, upper and lower case letters. Level two headings are aligned with the left margin, bolded, upper and lower case letters. Please check the Reference and Citation Examples document in the Tutorials & Guides s ...
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1. Title
ABC/123 Version X
1
Grading Guide for Graduate-Level Writing Paper
COM/600 Version 3
1
University of Phoenix Material
Week 1: Grading Guide for Graduate-Level Writing Paper
Content (60%)
Points Earned: 59%
· All key elements of the assignment are covered in a
substantive way. Major points are stated clearly and are
supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.
· Identify characteristics of graduate writing, and explain how
writing at the graduate level differs from other forms of writing
(2 to 3 paragraphs).
· Describe elements of effective written communication (1 to 2
paragraphs).
· Explain what plagiarism is and how to avoid it (1 to 2
paragraphs).
· Analyze realistic, attainable ways for managing time and
stress (1 to 2 paragraphs).
· 700 to 1,050 words
· The paper links theory to relevant examples and uses the
vocabulary of the theory correctly.
2. Comments:
Key elements were addressed. Major points were supported by
details, examples, and supportive research.
Word count was met
Consider linking the theory to relevant examples throughout the
paper.
Organization & Tone (20%)
Points Earned: 19%
· The tone is appropriate.
· The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic
and previews major points.
· Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the
flow throughout the paper.
· The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper,
and reviews the major points.
Comments:
Your paper will benefit from a stronger introduction.The
introduction provides an opportunity to capture the reader's
attention with a “hook.” It also indicates what the paper will be
about and how you will approach the topic. One of the areas for
you to particularly be aware of is making sure your ideas
connect sufficiently for example, when reviewing the different
main topics and subtopics in the outline that you have. When
writing a paper, continue to ask yourself, “How am I connecting
one section to the next? In other words, keep a larger scale
focus in mind as you work through the paper. Your paper will
benefit from a stronger conclusion. A concluding paragraph
summarizes the main idea, ties the main points together neatly
for the reader, and ends with a sense of finality. Avoid
4. 1.VII-1 shows a program with two errors and a single error
message.
Figure 1.VII-2 shows the same program with the first error that
had been reported by the compiler corrected, leaving another
error that the compiler sees only after the first error has been
fixed. The Java compiler will flag many other kinds of errors.
The normal compiler error syntax is: : : <^ arrow=""
pointing="" to="" place="" where="" the="" compiler=""
detects="" a="" problem="">
In figure 1.VII-1, we have added line numbers to the original
source code. Note that the error message points out the error on
line 10—a semicolon that is actually missing on line 9.
Figure 1.VII-1
Anatomy of Java Compiler Error Messages1. // File:
UMUC_ErrorDemoA.java
2. // Author: instructorX
3. // Date: dd-mm-yyyy
4. // Purpose: Demonstrate compiler errors
5.
6. public class UMUC_ErrorDemoA {
7. public static void main (String[] args) {
8. int a = 3;
9. a = c
10. System.out.println ("a: " + a);
11. } // end method main
12. } // end class UMUC_ErrorDemoAZ:>javac
UMUC_ErrorDemoA.java
UMUC_ErrorDemoA.java:10: ';' expected
System.out.println ("a: " + a);
^
1 error
In figure 1.VII-2 below, we have fixed the error flagged in
figure 1.VII-1 by adding a semicolon, but now the compiler has
found another error that was not reported earlier, this time on
line 9. You should not be discouraged when this happens to
you!
5. Figure 1.VII-2
Code with One Error Fixed and Another Revealed1. // File:
UMUC_ErrorDemoB.java
2. // Author: instructorX
3. // Date: dd-mm-yyyy
4. // Purpose: Demonstrate compiler errors
5.
6. public class UMUC_ErrorDemoB {
7. public static void main (String[] args) {
8. int a = 3;
9. a = c;
10. System.out.println ("a: " + a);
11. } // end method main
12.} // end class UMUC_ErrorDemoBZ:>javac
UMUC_ErrorDemoB.java
UMUC_ErrorDemoB.java:9: cannot resolve symbol
symbol : variable C
location: class M_1_610
a = c;
^
1 error
The remaining error can be corrected by adding the following
statement after line 8:int c = 10 ;
Title
ABC/123 Version X
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Grading Guide for Research Article Analysis
COM/600 Version 3
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University of Phoenix Material
Week 2: Grading Guide for Research Article Analysis
6. Content (60%)
Points Earned: 59%
· All key elements of the assignment are covered in a
substantive way. Major points are stated clearly and are
supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.
· An outline of the main points discussed in each section of the
article
· A summary of the article’s main points (1 to 2 paragraphs)
· An explanation of the type of information that is discussed in
each section of the article (2 to 4 paragraphs)
· An explanation for why the article would or would not be
considered a credible, reliable, and valid source (2 to 3
paragraphs)
· 525 to 700 words for the analysis
· The paper links theory to relevant examples and uses the
vocabulary of the theory correctly.
Comments:
Overall this aspect of your assignment looked great! I noted
several examples as well as connections to theory vocabulary.
Organization & Tone (20%)
Points Earned: 19%
· The tone is appropriate.
· The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic
and previews major points.
· Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the
flow throughout the paper.
8. COM/600 Version 3
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University of Phoenix Material
Week 4: Grading Guide for Psychology Research Paper
Content (60%)
Points Earned: 55%
· All key elements of the assignment are covered in a
substantive way. Major points are stated clearly and are
supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.
· Using your chosen topic from the Research Topic List and the
outline created in Week 3, conduct research via the University
Library by locating 2 to 4 scholarly articles on your chosen
topic.
· Follow the steps in the “Writing Process” video.
· Write a research paper on your chosen topic by including
evidence from the 2 to 4 scholarly articles located in the
University Library.
· Refer to the outline created in Week 3 for main points and
subpoints to include in the paper.
· 700 to 1,050 words
· The paper links theory to relevant examples and uses the
vocabulary of the theory correctly.
Comments:
Good job addressing all key elements. The paper goes from
general ideas to specific conclusions. Transitions tie sections
together.You draw strongly on research in your paper.
Supportive Research is used to support your own thoughts and
opinions. In-text citations are integrated with your own ideas.
You did a great job with specific details and examples.
9. Word count was not met.
Organization & Tone (20%)
Points Earned: 20%
· The tone is appropriate.
· The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic
and previews major points.
· Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the
flow throughout the paper.
· The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper,
and reviews the major points.
Comments:
The topic is introduced, and groundwork is laid as to the
direction of the paper. Writing is crisp, clear, and succinct. The
active voice is utilized when appropriate. Your introduction
clearly indicates what the paper will be about and how you will
approach the topic. You have a good conclusion in that you
have reinforced your ideas by mentioning earlier points here,
and you have used the present tense, which allows readers to
join you in deliberating the matter.
Mechanics (20%)
Points Earned: 20%
· The paper—including tables, graphs, headings, title page, and
reference page— is consistent with APA formatting guidelines
and meets course-level requirements.
· Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a
reference page.
· Rules of spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation are
followed.
· Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.
Comments:
Good job with APA formatting. Sentence clarity, grammar, and
punctuation were on target. In-text citations and reference page