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Instructions
: Short paper assignments must follow these formatting guidelines: double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch
margins, and discipline-appropriate citations. Short papers should be 1–2 pages in length.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Main Elements Includes all of the main elements
and requirements and cites
multiple examples to illustrate
each element
Includes most of the main
elements and requirements and
cites many examples to illustrate
each element
Includes some of the main
elements and requirements
Does not include any of the main
elements and requirements
25
Inquiry and
Analysis
Provides in-depth analysis that
demonstrates complete
understanding of multiple
concepts in context of paper’s
specific subject matter
Provides in-depth analysis that
demonstrates complete
understanding of some concepts
in context of paper’s specific
subject matter
Provides in-depth analysis that
demonstrates complete
understanding of minimal
concepts in context of paper’s
specific subject matter
Does not provide in-depth
analysis indicating any
understanding of subject matter
25
Critical Thinking Draws insightful conclusions that
are thoroughly defended with
evidence and examples
Draws informed conclusions that
are justified with evidence
Draws logical conclusions, but
does not defend with evidence
Does not draw logical conclusions 25
Research Incorporates many scholarly
resources effectively that reflect
depth and breadth of research
Incorporates some scholarly
resources effectively that reflect
depth and breadth of research
Incorporates very few scholarly
resources that reflect depth and
breadth of research
Does not incorporate scholarly
resources that reflect depth and
breadth of research
15
Writing
(Mechanics/
Citations)
No errors related to organization,
grammar and style, and citations
Minor errors related to
organization, grammar and style,
and citations
Some errors related to
organization, grammar and style,
and citations
Major errors related to
organization, grammar and style,
and citations






