10/11/21, 4:49 PM Assignment 1 - Research Proposal - SCMT498 B001 Fall 2021 - APEI https://myclassroom.apus.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=140992&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=43179 1/8 SSGS Assignment Rubric 300-400 Level Course: SCMT498 B001 Fall 2021 Criteria Exemplary 20 points Accomplished 15 points Developing 10 points Beginning 5 points Criterion Score Focus/Thesis / 20Student exhibits a defined and clear understanding of the assignment. Thesis is clearly defined and well- constructed to help guide the reader throughout the assignment. Student builds upon the thesis of the assignment with well-documented and exceptional supporting facts, figures, and/or statements. Establishes a good comprehension of topic and in the building of the thesis. Student demonstrates an effective presentation of thesis, with most support statements helping to support the key focus of assignment. Student exhibits a basic understanding of the intended assignment, but the thesis is not fully supported throughout the assignment. While thesis helps to guide the development of the assignment, the reader may have some difficulty in seeing linkages between thoughts. While student has included a few supporting facts and statements, this has limited the quality of the assignment. Exhibits a limited understanding of the assignment. Reader is unable to follow the logic used for the thesis and development of key themes. Introduction of thesis is not clearly evident, and reader must look deeper to discover the focus of the writer. Student’s writing is weak in the inclusion of supporting facts or statements. Paragraph Lato (Recom… 19px … 10/11/21, 4:49 PM Assignment 1 - Research Proposal - SCMT498 B001 Fall 2021 - APEI https://myclassroom.apus.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=140992&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=43179 2/8 Criteria Exemplary 20 points Accomplished 15 points Developing 10 points Beginning 5 points Criterion Score Content/Subje ct Knowledge / 20 Student demonstrates proficient command of the subject matter in the assignment. Assignment shows an impressive level of depth of student’s ability to relate course content to practical examples and applications. Student provides comprehensive analysis of details, facts, and concepts in a logical sequence. Student exhibits above average usage of subject matter in assignment. Student provides above average ability in relating course content in examples given. Details and facts presented provide an adequate presentation of student’s current level of subject matter knowledge. The assignment reveals that the student has a general, fundamental understanding of the course material. There are areas of some concerning in the linkages provided between facts and supporting statements. Student generally explains concepts, but only meets th ...

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SSGS Assignment Rubric 300-400 Level
Course: SCMT498 B001 Fall 2021
Criteria
Exemplary
20 points
Accomplished
15 points
Developing
10 points
Beginning
5 points
Criterion Score
Focus/Thesis / 20Student exhibits
a defined and
clear
understanding of

2. the assignment.
Thesis is clearly
defined and well-
constructed to
help guide the
reader
throughout the
assignment.
Student builds
upon the thesis
of the
assignment with
well-documented
and exceptional
supporting facts,
figures, and/or
statements.
Establishes a

3. good
comprehension
of topic and in
the building of
the thesis.
Student
demonstrates an
effective
presentation of
thesis, with most
support
statements
helping to
support the key
focus of
assignment.
Student exhibits
a basic

4. understanding of
the intended
assignment, but
the thesis is not
fully supported
throughout the
assignment.
While thesis
helps to guide
the development
of the
assignment, the
reader may have
some difficulty in
seeing linkages
between
thoughts. While
student has

5. included a few
supporting facts
and statements,
this has limited
the quality of the
assignment.
Exhibits a limited
understanding of
the assignment.
Reader is unable
to follow the
logic used for the
thesis and
development of
key themes.
Introduction of
thesis is not
clearly evident,

6. and reader must
look deeper to
discover the
focus of the
writer. Student’s
writing is weak in
the inclusion of
supporting facts
or statements.
Paragraph
Lato (Recom…
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Criteria
Exemplary
20 points

7. Accomplished
15 points
Developing
10 points
Beginning
5 points
Criterion Score
Content/Subje
ct Knowledge
/ 20
Student
demonstrates
proficient
command of the
subject matter in
the assignment.
Assignment
shows an
impressive level
of depth of

8. student’s ability
to relate course
content to
practical
examples and
applications.
Student provides
comprehensive
analysis of
details, facts, and
concepts in a
logical sequence.
Student exhibits
above average
usage of subject
matter in
assignment.
Student provides

9. above average
ability in relating
course content in
examples given.
Details and facts
presented
provide an
adequate
presentation of
student’s current
level of subject
matter
knowledge.
The assignment
reveals that the
student has a
general,
fundamental

10. understanding of
the course
material. There
are areas of
some concerning
in the linkages
provided
between facts
and supporting
statements.
Student generally
explains
concepts, but
only meets the
minimum
requirements in
this area.
Student tries to

11. explain some
concepts, but
overlooks critical
details.
Assignment
appears vague or
incomplete in
various
segments.
Student presents
concepts in
isolation, and
does not
perceive to have
a logical
sequencing of
ideas.

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Criteria
Exemplary
20 points
Accomplished
15 points
Developing
10 points
Beginning
5 points
Criterion Score
Critical
Thinking Skills
/ 20
Student
demonstrates a
higher-level of
critical thinking

13. necessary for
300-400 level
work. Learner
provides a
strategic
approach in
presenting
examples of
problem solving
or critical
thinking, while
drawing logical
conclusions
which are not
immediately
obvious. Student
provides well-
supported ideas

14. and reflection
with a variety of
current and/or
world views in
the assignment.
Student presents
a genuine
intellectual
development of
ideas throughout
assignment.
Student exhibits
a good command
of critical
thinking skills in
the presentation
of material and
supporting

15. statements.
Assignment
demonstrates
the student’s
above average
use of relating
concepts by
using a variety of
factors. Overall,
student provides
adequate
conclusions, with
two or fewer
errors.
Student takes a
common,
conventional
approach in

16. guiding the
reader through
various linkages
and connections
presented in
assignment.
However,
student presents
a limited
perspective on
key concepts
throughout
assignment.
Student appears
to have problems
applying
information in a
problem-solving

17. manner.
Student
demonstrates
beginning
understanding of
key concepts, but
overlooks critical
details. Learner is
unable to apply
information in a
problem-solving
fashion. Student
presents
confusing
statements and
facts in
assignment. No
evidence or little

18. semblance of
critical thinking
skills.
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Criteria
Exemplary
20 points
Accomplished
15 points
Developing
10 points
Beginning
5 points
Criterion Score
Organization
of
Ideas/Format

19. / 20
Student
thoroughly
understands and
excels in
explaining all
major points. An
original, unique,
and/or
imaginative
approach to
overall ideas,
concepts, and
findings is
presented.
Overall format of
assignment
includes an
appropriate

20. introduction (or
abstract), well-
developed
paragraphs, and
conclusion.
Finished
assignment
demonstrates
student’s ability
to plan and
organize
research in a
logical sequence.
Student uses
required number
of academic
sources or
beyond.

21. Student explains
the majority of
points and
concepts in the
assignment.
Learner
demonstrates a
good skill level in
formatting and
organizing
material in
assignment.
Student presents
an above average
level of
preparedness,
with a few
formatting

22. errors.
Assignment
contains number
of academic
sources required
in assignment.
Learner applies
some points and
concepts
incorrectly.
Student uses a
variety of
formatting styles,
with some
inconsistencies
throughout the
paper.
Assignment does

23. not have a
continuous
pattern of logical
sequencing.
Student uses
fewer sources or
references than
required by
assignment.
Academic
sources are
lacking.
Assignment
reveals
formatting errors
and a lack of
organization.
Student presents

24. an incomplete
attempt to
provide linkages
or explanation of
key terms. The
lack of
appropriate
references or
source materials
demonstrates
the student’s
need for
additional help or
training in this
area. Student
needs to review
and revise the
assignment.

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Total / 100
Overall Score
Criteria
Exemplary
20 points
Accomplished
15 points
Developing
10 points
Beginning
5 points
Criterion Score
Writing
Conventions
/ 20
Student

26. demonstrates an
excellent
command of
grammar, as well
as presents
research in a
clear and concise
writing style.
Presents a
thorough and
extensive
understanding of
word usage.
Student excels in
the selection and
development of a
well-planned
research

27. assignment.
Assignment is
error-free and
reflects student’s
ability to prepare
a high-quality
academic
assignment.
Student provides
an effective
display of good
writing and
grammar.
Assignment
reflects student’s
ability to select
appropriate word
usage and

28. present an above
average
presentation of a
given topic or
issue.
Assignment
appears to be
well written with
no more than
three-five errors.
Student provides
a final written
product that
covers the
above-minimal
requirements.
Assignment
reflects basic

29. writing and
grammar, but
more than five
errors. Key terms
and concepts are
somewhat vague
and not
completely
explained by
student. Student
uses a basic
vocabulary in
assignment.
Student’s writing
ability is average,
but
demonstrates a
basic

30. understanding of
the subject
matter.
Topics, concepts,
and ideas are not
coherently
discussed or
expressed in
assignments.
Student’s writing
style is weak and
needs
improvement,
along with
numerous
proofreading
errors.
Assignment lacks

31. clarity,
consistency, and
correctness.
Student needs to
review and revise
assignment.
Exemplary
90 points minimum
Accomplished
70 points minimum
Beginning
60 points minimum
Beginning
0 points minimum
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Running Head: Capstone Proposal Form 1
Capstone Proposal Form 7
American Public University System
American Military University
SCMT Undergraduate Capstone Proposal Form
Date:
Student Name
Submitted in partial fulfillment of the degree requirements for
the
BA in Security Management
Abstract
Begin typing here – no more than 120 words. The abstract is a
statement of the writer’s intent. State the thesis and the
proposed methodology (must be qualitative, quantitative, or
mixed methods), Remember that in APA style you are writing in

33. the third person formal. Font is always Times New Roman 12
point.
Problem Statement
The problem statement concisely states the overall issue to be
addressed. In short, what the phenomenon which caused you to
conduct the research?
Purpose Statement
The purpose statement is a means of describing why you
decided to research the selected topic and thus, is aligned with
the problem statement.
Research Questions
There should be no more than one questions. It must be directly
aligned to the problem and purpose statements or they are
irrelevant.
Key Points Addressed
Provide 3-5 key points highlighting the major points of the

34. topic which you are researching but focused and aligned with
the purpose statement, problem statement, and research
questions.
Proposed Methodology/Research Strategy
Remember that there are only three possible research strategies
in scientific research. These are: qualitative, quantitative, and
mixed methods. Provide two to three paragraphs of discussion
outlining the essential elements of the method and why you
consider it to be the most suitable method/strategy for your
proposed study.
Assumptions
Assumptions are considerations which will impede or promote
your research as you see such considerations at this initial stage
(if any).
Scope
Provide a brief discussion (not more than one paragraph) on the
scope of your study. Remember that you are progressing from a
broad area of interest (general) to a smaller and more easily
researched subset of the topic (specific). The scope is merely a
brief identification and discussion of the area of a topic which
you deem appropriate for study.
Limitations
You may or may not have limitations at this point. This section
should not be more than one paragraph. Limitations might be a
lack of access to certain information (classified perhaps),
limited ability to conduct surveys, etc.
Tentative Schedule
This is merely a weekly outline of what you intend to
accomplish each week. It will assist you in planning out a
detailed structure for review and analysis and keep you on a
manageable time track for capstone completion.
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5

35. Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
References
Provide five preliminary references. You must focus on
verifiable resources such as academic journals, think tanks,
government regulations and documents, academic or
governmental studies, surveys, etc.