Q Submit the essay on a word document in APA format. Include an APA cover page. Rubric Thematic Essay Rubric (Units 1, 2, and 4) Thematic Essay Rubric (Units 1, 2, and 4) Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent Development 15 to >12.0 pts Excellent Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the topic, conveying understanding, and shaping the whole essay. Connections between essay content and personal reflection are strong. 12 to >7.5 pts Good Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the topic and shape the whole essay. Connections between essay content and personal reflection are adequate. 7.5 to >3.0 pts Fair Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the essay. Connections between essay content and personal reflection are acceptable. 3 to >0 pts Beginning Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the essay. Connections between essay content and personal reflection are weak or missing. 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContext and Purpose 10 to >8.0 pts Excellent Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive and focuses all elements of the essay. 8 to >5.0 pts Good Demonstrates adequate consideration of context, audience, and purpose and a clear focus on the topic in the essay. 5 to >2.0 pts Fair Demonstrates awareness of context, audience, and purpose of the topic in the essay. 2 to >0 pts Beginning Demonstrates minimal attention to context, audience, or purpose of the essay. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources and Evidence 10 to >8.0 pts Excellent Demonstrates skillful use of the assigned sources and other relevant scholarly sources to develop and support appropriate ideas in the essay. 8 to >5.0 pts Good Demonstrates consistent use of the assigned sources to support appropriate ideas in the essay. 5 to >2.0 pts Fair Demonstrates an attempt to use the assigned sources to support ideas in the essay. 2 to >0 pts Beginning Few or no attempts to use sources to support ideas in the essay were made. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Style, and Composition 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Uses graceful, academically appropriate language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency and is virtually error-free. APA style is correct throughout the essay. The word count requirement (600-800 words) was met. 4 to >2.5 pts Good Uses straightforward, academically appropriate language that generally conveys meaning to readers and has few errors. APA style is mostly correct throughout the essay. The word count requirement (600-800 words) was met. 2.5 to >1.0 pts Fair Uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors. APA style is correct about half the time in the essay. The word count requirement (600-800 words) may or may not have been met. 1 to >0 pts Beginning Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage. APA style is largely missing from the essay. The word count requirement (600-800 words) was not met. 5 pts Total Points: 40 PreviousNext Need additional Help