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APA style/formatting is used consistently throughout the paper with minimal to no errors: title page, page numbers, running head, title, headings, and references are formatted according to APA standards (abstract is not required); articles are cited appropriately in APA style; minimal use of direct quotes; adheres to formal writing conventions (avoids contractions, slang, and idioms); spelling, grammar, and punctuation are congruent with APA style. Introduction defines key terms in light of literature; establishes the importance of the problem area; and explicitly states the purpose of the literature review in terms of the research topic; introduction is at least 1/2 page in length (12-point font, 1” margins). nish Literature Review (Critical Assignment)
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ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION
Points Possible
200
This week, you will complete and submit your literature review, which is the critical assignment for this course. It must be passed at an acceptable rate in order to pass the class. After you have completed your paper, submit it here by the end of this week. Please be mindful of the course late work policy (see syllabus) as it pertains to this assignment.
The literature review will be scored according to the following rubric :
Levels of AchievementCriteria
Exemplary (90-100%)
Accomplished (80-89%)
Developing (70-79%)
Beginning (60-69%)
Unsatisfactory (0-59%)
Grading Dimension 1: APA Formatting 
Weight 20.00%
90.00 to 100.00 %
APA style/formatting is used consistently throughout the paper with minimal to no errors: title page, page numbers, running head, title, headings, and references are formatted according to APA standards (abstract is not required); articles are cited appropriately in APA style; minimal use of direct quotes; adheres to formal writing conventions (avoids contractions, slang, and idioms); spelling, grammar, and punctuation are congruent with APA style
80.00 to 89.00 %
APA style/formatting is used consistently throughout the article with occasional errors: title page, headings, and references are in APA style; running head may contain minor errors; articles are cited appropriately in APA style; minimal use of direct quotes; adheres to formal written conventions with few errors (e.g., occasional use of contractions); spelling, grammar, and punctuation are congruent with APA style with very few noticeable errors
70.00 to 79.00 %
APA style/formatting contains significant errors: title page does not adhere to APA format (e.g., lists course or instructor’s name); running head contains errors; multiple in-text citations are formatted incorrectly; minor but consistent errors in headings and references are present; may include long direct quotes (more than two sentences); informal language is present; contains conspicuous spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
60.00 to 69.00 %
APA style/formatting is not used, or seldom used, throughout the article: title page does not adhere to APA format; running head is missing or contains significant errors; in-text citations are formatted incorrectly; major errors are present in headings and references; may contain long direct quotes; informal language is present; spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors distract from the readability of the paper
0.00 to 59.00 %
Requirement unmet
Grading Dimension 2: Introduction 
Weight 20.00%
90.00 to 100.00 %
Introduction defines key terms in light of literature; establishes the importance of the problem area; and explicitly states the purpose of the literature review in terms of the research topic; introduction is at least 1/2 page in length (12-point font, 1” margins)
80.00 to 89.00 %
Introduction defines key terms; establishes the importance of the problem area; and states the purpose of the literature review in terms of the research topic; introduction is at least 1/2 page in length (12-point font, 1” margins)
70.00 to 79.00 %
Introduction defines key terms using the dictionary; alludes to the importance of the problem area; and alludes to the purpose of the literature review; introduction is at least 1/2 page in length (12-point font, 1” margins)
60.00 to 69.00 %
Introduction fails to define key terms; fails to establish the importance of the problem area; and fails to state the purpose of the literature review; introduction is less than 1/2 page in length (12-point font, 1” margins)
0.00 to 59.00 %
Requirement unmet
Grading Dimension 3: Literature Review 
Weight 40.00%
90.00 to 100.00 %
Literature review section meaningfully incorporates at least five different empirical articles; presents the literature in a cohesive and integrated manner; all factual statements include relevant in-text citations with corresponding references; literature review section is at least 2 pages in length (12-point font, 1” margins)
Discussion section summarizes key findings; provides at least one specific implication for practice; discusses at least one specific limitation of the studies reviewed; and provides at least one specific, thoughtful suggestion for future research; discussion section is at least ½ page in length (12-point font, 1” margins)