Week Four Assignment	Exemplary 10.75-12 points	Proficient 9.5-10.5 points	Developing 8.5-9.25 points	Beginning 7.25-8.25 points	Inadequate 0-7 points
Comprehension of Assignment (20% of grade)	Drop down menu: 12-10.75 pts The outline reveals a detailed and thoughtful structure for the narrative. Ideas are ordered in a logical fashion, and clear boundaries for the introduction, body, and conclusion are indicated. All questions in Part I are clearly addressed.	Drop down menu: 10.5 – 9.5 The outline reveals a competent structure for the narrative. The order of ideas is mostly logical and boundaries for the introduction, body, and conclusion are indicated. All questions in Part 1 addressed but some lack clarity.	Drop down menu 9.25 – 8.5 The outline reveals a minimally competent structure for the narrative. The order of ideas may seem random or not clearly connected. Majority of questions (4 or more) responded to in Part I. Some responses lack clarity.	Drop down menu 8.25 – 7.25 The outline reveals a weakly developed structure for the narrative. There is little order to the ideas, and no clear distinction among the introduction, body, and conclusion. Minimal (less than 3) responses to the Respond to Questions in Part 1	Drop down menu: 7 – 0 The outline reveals little or no structure for the narrative. Ideas are unclear or absent, and there is no distinction among the introduction, body, and conclusion. Questions in Part 1 not addressed.
Audience and Purpose (20% of grade)	Drop down menu: 12-10.75 pts A sense of audience and purpose is evident.	Drop down menu: 10.5 – 9.5 A sense of audience and/or purpose is developing.	Drop down menu: 9.25 – 8.5 Little sense of audience and/or purpose is evident.	Drop down menu 8.25 – 7.25 Audience and/or purpose is unclear.	Drop down menu: 7 – 0 No sense of audience or purpose is evident.
Organization of Ideas (20% of grade)	Drop down menu: 12-10.75 pts Topic sentences and supporting points are written in complete sentences.	Drop down menu: 10.5 – 9.5 Most Topic sentences and supporting points are written in complete sentences.	Drop down menu: 9.25 – 8.5 Some topic sentences and supporting points are written in complete sentences.	Drop down menu 8.25 – 7.25 Topic sentences and supporting points consist of fragments or single words/ phrases.	Drop down menu: 7 – 0 The outline lacks focus and organization, and does not develop topic sentences or supporting evidence.
Writing Skills (20% of grade)	Drop down menu: 12-10.75 pts Word choice is precise, and grammatical errors are rare or absent. The assignment meets the APA requirements.	Drop down menu: 10.5 – 9.5 Word choice is appropriate, and some errors in sentence structure, usage, and mechanics are present. The assignment mostly meets the APA requirements.	Drop down menu: 9.25 – 8.5 Word choice is imprecise, and errors in sentence structure, usage, and mechanics are present. APA requirements are attempted.	Drop down menu 8.25 – 7.25 Word choice is inappropriate. Errors in grammar and mechanics significantly interfere with meaning. Little or no attempted to follow APA requirements	Drop down menu: 7 – 0 Words are poorly selected. Errors in grammar and mechanics are pervasive and obstruct meaning. Little or no attempted to follow APA requirements.
Freewrite (20% of grade)	Drop down menu 12-10.75 pts The freewrite is extensive and covers multiple aspects of the topic.	Drop down menu: 10.5 – 9.5 A well-developed freewrite is included.	Drop down menu: 9.25 – 8.5 The freewrite is underdeveloped or does not explore multiple aspects of the topic.	Drop down menu 8.25 – 7.25 The freewrite consists of only a few words or ideas.	Drop down menu: 7 – 0 The freewrite demonstrates little effort or is absent.