APA: 10 – APA formatting is strictly adhered to. Readability, spelling, Grammar, Punctuation, and Please use a minimum of 3 References; this Formal Writing Style are followed; the paper has includes, readability, spelling, Grammar, minimal to no errors in formatting, citation, Punctuation, Formal Writing Style (no spelling, etc. Paper includes correct citation of (3) contractions or phrases in parentheses, formal References. diction, etc.) 8 – APA formatting is mainly adhered to but there are some errors. Readability, spelling, Grammar, Punctuation, and Formal Writing Style are mainly followed; the paper has some errors in formatting, citation, spelling, etc. Paper includes (3) References but they are incorrectly cited. 5 – APA formatting is partially adhered to. Many errors in readability, spelling, Grammar, Punctation, and Formal Writing Style; the paper has many errors in formatting, citation, spelling, etc. Fewer than (3) References included. 4 or lower – APA formatting is not adhered to. Excessive errors in readability, spelling, Grammar, Punctuation, and Formal Writing Style; the paper is not readable. References are not included.

Practical Interpersonal Application: 10 – clear and concise exploration of how topic informs your worldview and/or career path. Description of practical application of the topic Adhered to page length. to worldview and/or career path 8 – somewhat clear exploration of how topic informs your worldview and/or career path. Exploration is slightly longer or shorter than page requirement. 5 – Partially clear exploration of how topic informs your worldview and/or career path. Exploration is too long or too short for page requirement. 4 or lower – Vague or no exploration of how topic informs your worldview and/or career path.

10 – includes the description of the academic peer reviewed source; the value of the source, and the discussion of relevant evidence are present but the discussion is cursory and lacking depth. 8 – the description of the academic peer reviewed source; the value of the source, and the discussion of relevant evidence are present but incomplete. 5 or lower – the necessary elements of the first sub-section are either not present or not evident to the reader.

Sub Section 3: 20 – includes the description of the academic peer reviewed source; the value of the source, and the Description of the third sub-section question discussion of relevant evidence are presented with at least one academic – peer reviewed clearly, the process is thoroughly described with source; the value of the source, and a rich detail and includes a discussion of all discussion of relevant evidence obtained from necessary elements, demonstrating a firm grasp on the source course material. 15 – includes the description of the academic peer reviewed source; the value of the source, and the discussion of relevant evidence are presented somewhat clearly, thoroughly described, and includes a discussion of all necessary elements.

10 – includes the description of the academic peer reviewed source; the value of the source, and the discussion of relevant evidence are present but the discussion is cursory and lacking depth. 8 – the description of the academic peer reviewed source; the value of the source, and the discussion of relevant evidence are present but incomplete. 5 or lower – the necessary elements of the first sub-section are either not present or not evident to the reader.

Sub Section 2: 20 – includes the description of the academic peer reviewed source; the value of the source, and the Description of the second sub-section question discussion of relevant evidence are presented with at least one academic – peer reviewed clearly, the process is thoroughly described with source; the value of the source, and a rich detail and includes a discussion of all discussion of relevant evidence obtained from necessary elements, demonstrating a firm grasp on the source. course material. 15 – includes the description of the academic peer reviewed source; the value of the source, and the discussion of relevant evidence are presented somewhat clearly, thoroughly described, and includes a discussion of all necessary elements.

10 – includes the description of the academic peer reviewed source; the value of the source, and the discussion of relevant evidence are present but the discussion is cursory and lacking depth. 8 – the description of the academic peer reviewed source; the value of the source, and the discussion of relevant evidence are present but incomplete. 5 or lower – the necessary elements of the first sub-section are either not present or not evident to the reader.

Sub Section 1: 20 – includes the description of the academic peer reviewed source; the value of the source, and the Description of the first sub-section question discussion of relevant evidence are presented with at least one academic – peer reviewed clearly, the process is thoroughly described with source; the value of the source, and a rich detail and includes a discussion of all discussion of relevant evidence obtained from necessary elements, demonstrating a firm grasp on the source. course material. 15 – includes the description of the academic peer reviewed source; the value of the source, and the discussion of relevant evidence are presented somewhat clearly, thoroughly described, and includes a discussion of all necessary elements.

8 – the research question, why it is important/relevant, and the three sub-sections are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. 5 or lower – the research question, why it is important to answer, the three sub-sections are not developed and disorganized; purpose is not clear/absent.

Introduction: 20 – includes the research question, why it is important/relevant, the three sub-sections are Description of the Research Question, why it is comprehensive. The essence of the paper is important to answer, and addressing the three contained within the thesis; and articulates the sub-sections that will be discussed in the paper. purpose of the paper. 15 – includes the research question, why it is important/relevant, the three subsections are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. 10 – includes the research question, why it is important/relevant, the three sub-sections are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear or apparent and appropriate to the purpose

All statements in your assignment must be backed up by research, except for the practical interpersonal application Due Date: Your paper is due between 3 no later than 11:59pm • NO late papers… will be accepted after the due date/time… Remember: you are required to submit your assignment electronically to the CANVAS Drop Box • Electronic copy to your instructor on CANVAS – Assignment Drop Box, which will automatically submit an electronic copy to www.turnitin.com . 20% of your final grade – (Graded out of 100 points…) • Please refer to the assignment Marking Rubric below for details