There is no specific length to the answers. This includes using in-text
There is no specific length to the answers. This includes using in-text
citations in the body of your answer. Quotes are not permitted as part of your essay answers. Learners must use their own original words and paraphrase the scholarly literature giving credit to the source/s that inspired your thoughts. Each question is worth 25 points for a possible of 100 points earned. The CMRJ100 Essay Exam Rubric will be used to evaluate your answer and this is how you will earn points for each question. The final exam is worth 20% of your final course grade. The final exam is not timed. The final exam is due at the end of week 8.
Final Exam Question 4.
Analyze the dual court system in the United States and explain the advantages and disadvantages of a duel system?
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CMRJ100 Essay Exam RubricQuality ofResponseNoResponsePoor/UnsatisfactorySatisfactoryGoodExcellentContent(worth amaximumof 15% ofthe totalpoints)Zero points:Studentfailed toanswer thequestion.1-9 points out of 15:The essay illustratespoor understanding ofthe relevant material byfailing toaddress or incorrectlyaddressing the relevantcontent; failing toidentify or inaccuratelyexplaining/deFning keyconcepts/ideas;ignoring or incorrectlyexplaining keypoints/claims and thereasoning behindthem; and/orincorrectly orinappropriately usingterminology; andelements of theresponse are lacking.9 points out of 9:out of 50:Theessay illustratesarudimentaryunderstanding ofthe relevantmaterial bymentioning butnot full explainingthe relevantcontent;identifying someof the keyconcepts/ideasthough failing tofully or accuratelyexplain many ofthem; usingterminology,though sometimesinaccurately orinappropriately;and/orincorporatingsome keyclaims/points butfailing to explainthe reasoningbehind them ordoing soinaccurately.Elements of therequired responsemay also belacking.10-14 points outof 50:The essayillustrates solidunderstanding ofthe relevantmaterial bycorrectlyaddressing mostof the relevantcontent;identifying andexplaining mostof the keyconcepts/ideas; using correctterminology;explaining thereasoningbehind most ofthe keypoints/claims;and/or wherenecessary oruseful,substantiatingsome points withaccurateexamples.Theanswer iscomplete.15 points:Theessay illustratesexemplaryunderstanding ofthe relevantmaterial bythoroughly andcorrectlyaddressing therelevant content;identifying andexplaining all ofthe keyconcepts/ideas;using correctterminologyexplaining thereasoning behindkey points/claimsandsubstantiating, asnecessary/useful ,points withseveral accurateand illuminatingexamples.Noaspects of therequired answerare missing.Use ofSources(worth amaximumof 5% ofthe totalpoints).Zero points:Studentfailed toincludecitationsand/orreferences .Or thestudentfailed tosubmit aFnal paper.1-2 points out 5 points:Sources are seldomcited to supportstatements and/orformat of citations arenot recognizable as APA6thEdition format.There are major errorsin the formation of thereferences andcitations. And/or thereis a major reliance onhighly questionable.The Student fails toprovide an adequatesynthesis of researchcollected for the paper.3 out 5 points:References toscholarly sourcesare occasionallygiven; manystatements seemunsubstantiated.±requent errors inAPA 6thEditionformat, leavingthe readerconfused aboutthe source of theinformation. Thereare signiFcanterrors of theformation in thereferences andcitations. And/orthere is asigniFcant use ofhighlyquestionablesources.4 out 5 points:CredibleScholarly sourcesare usede²ectivelysupport claimsand are, for themost part, clearand fairlyrepresented.APA6thEdition is usedwith only a fewminor errors.There are minorerrors inreference and/orcitations. And/orthere is some useof questionablesources.5 points:Crediblescholarly sourcesare used to givecompellingevidence tosupport claims andare clearly andfairly represented.APA 6thEditionformat is usedaccurately andconsistently. Thestudent usesabove themaximumrequired referencesin the developmentof the assignment.Grammar(worthmaximumof 5% ofZero points:Studentfailed tosubmit the1-2 points out of 5:The paper does notcommunicateideas/points clearly due3 points out 5:The paper is oftenunclear anddi³cult to4 points out of 5:The paper ismostly clear as aresult of5 points:Thepaper is clear,concise, and apleasure to read
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CMRJ100 Essay Exam Rubrictotalpoints)fnal paper.to inappropriate use oFterminology and vaguelanguage; thoughts andsentences aredisjointed orincomprehensible;organization lacking;and/or numerousgrammatical,spelling/punctuationerrorsFollow due to someinappropriateterminology and/orvague language;ideas may beFragmented,wandering and/orrepetitive; poororganization;and/or somegrammatical,spelling,punctuation errorsappropriate useoF terminologyand minimalvagueness; notangents and norepetition; Fairlygoodorganization;almost perFectgrammar,spelling,punctuation, andword usage.as a result oFappropriate andprecise use oFterminology; totalcoherence oFthoughts andpresentation andlogicalorganization;andthe essay is errorFree.CMRJ100 Essay Exam Rubric (Breakdown)Content 15 points:Sources (APA Style) 5 Points:Grammar 5 Points:Total Points Earned:
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