There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas stand out and are supported by detailed information. The essay presents clear and organized information gathered through research process.

Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general. The essay presents clear and organized information gathered through research process.

Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information. The essay presents some information gathered through research process.

The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information. None of the information presented is gathered through research process.

Ideas are off topic.

Inroduction contains an engaging hook and strong thesis statement.

Body paragraphs are fully developed and supported. Effective transitions are in place.

The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at."

Introduction attempts to hook the reader and contains a clear thesis.

Body paragraphs are strong, but may be lacking in development. Transitions are in place.

The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends.

Paper attempts to engage the reader, but the hook/thesis are general and vague.

Body paragraphs lack development. Quotes may not be explained or introduced correctly. Transitions are present in places, but are not effectively unifying the content.

The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends.

There is an introductory paragraph, but there does not appear to be an attempt to hook the reader or provide a thesis.

Body paragraphs are underdeveloped without transitions.

There is no clear ending to the paper that unifies the thoughts.

No paragraphs or not enough to grade.

Relevant, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable.

Supporting details and information are relevant, but some key issues about the topic are unsupported.

Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues about the topic are unsupported.

Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.

Ideas are not supported.

Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Too many errors to grade.

Three scholarly sources are cited correctly (both in-text and in the reference list) using APA format, academic integrity statement submitted.

At least two scholarly sources are cited both in-text and in the reference list, but formatting may be incorrect. Academic integrity statement submitted.

There may be an attempt to cite, but formatting is incorrect or in-text/reference list may be missing. Grammarly report and academic integrity statement are submitted.

Very little citation is evident. Academic integrity statement not submitted.

Sources are not cited. Academic integrity statement not submitted.