Summer 2018 Course Syllabi

give credit to authors by citing all resources. As standard practice, graduate students are expected to cite all resource references using MLA or APA formatting and reference guidelines. If you are using APA style, I recommend the use of The APA Pocket Handbook (ISBN 978-097422184), or Rossiter, J. (2007). The APA pocket handbook. DW Publishing Co. ___________________________________________________________________________ Grading Rubric: Tasks/Papers/Assignments LETTER GRADE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTENT & FORMAT APA STYLE A= Exceeds most assignment criteria Perfect spelling, grammar, tense, and voice, with liberal use of synonyms to exhibit clear mastery of language/communication Surpasses minimal length, with meaningful, relevant, individualized, insightful, and organized ideas that flow very well together Citations are frequent and correct, while making good use of primary or original reference sources. B = Exceeds some/meets other assignment criteria Almost perfect spelling or grammar, but with varying tense or voice, and/or irregular use of synonyms Attains minimal length, with significant, pertinent, important, connected, yet typical thoughts that flow cleanly throughout Citations are common and mostly correct with minor faults, but with too much reliance on secondary or already referenced sources. C = Meets most assignment criteria Occasional errors in spelling, grammar, tense, and voice, with repetitive use of several words Barely reaches minimal length, with a collection of unorganized, but correct facts, that flow poorly Heavy frequency of block quotes and/or lacking citations, with a few major errors in APA style. D = Meets some/fails other assignment criteria Many mistakes in spelling, grammar, tense, and voice, with replicated use of many of the same terms Just below minimal length, with disorganized and confusing thoughts that flow disjointedly Citations are infrequent or uncommon with poor sources and many major mistakes in APA style.