Writing the Final Paper The Final Paper: Must be a minimum of eight double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Must address one of the topics found in Final Paper guidelines. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. Must use a minimum of five scholarly sources plus your text. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
Provides a Detailed Description of the Project Area that Includes All Pertinent Information
Total: 3.25
Distinguished – Provides an exceptional description of the project area and includes all pertinent information
Proficient – Provides a description of the project area and includes all pertinent information. Minor details are missing.
Basic – Provides a minimal description of the project area and includes all pertinent information. Relevant details are missing.
Below Expectations – Attempts to provide a description of the project area and includes all pertinent information; however, significant details are missing.
Non-Performance – A description of the project area and all pertinent information is missing.
Develop the Scope of the Plan Focusing Around One of the Four Scenarios That Address All Necessary Components
Total: 5.00
Distinguished – Expertly develops the scope of the plan focusing on one of the four scenarios that address all necessary components.
Proficient – Develops the scope of the plan focusing on one of the four scenarios that address the necessary components. Minor details are missing.
Basic – Minimally develops the scope of the plan focusing on one of the four scenarios that address some necessary components. Relevant details are missing.
Below Expectations – Attempts to develop the scope of the plan focusing on one of the four scenarios that address few necessary components; however, significant details are missing.
Non-Performance – The development of the scope of the plan focusing on one of the four scenarios and details of all necessary components is missing.
Discuss at Least Three Legitimate Alternatives to the Plan as Well as the No Build Alternative
Total: 5.00
Distinguished – Thoroughly discusses three or more legitimate alternatives to the plan as well as the no build alternative.
Proficient – Discusses at least three legitimate alternatives to the plan as well as the no build alternative. Minor details are missing.
Basic – Minimally discusses at least three legitimate alternatives to the plan as well as the no build alternative. Relevant details are missing.
Below Expectations – Attempts to discuss at least two legitimate alternatives to the plan as well as the no build alternative;however, significant details are missing.
Non-Performance – The discussion of legitimate alternatives to the plan as well as the no build alternative is missing.
Discusses at Least One Criteria From Each Chapter in Relation to the Proposed Site
Total: 5.00
Distinguished – Fully discusses one or more criteria from each chapter as related to the proposed site.
Proficient – Discusses at least one criteria from each chapter as related to the proposed site. Minor details are missing.
Basic – Minimally discusses at least one criteria from each chapter as related to the proposed site. Relevant details are missing
Below Expectations – Attempts to discusses at least one criteria from each chapter as related to the proposed site; however, significant details are missing.
Non-Performance – The discussion of at least one criteria from each chapter as related to the proposed site is missing.
Provides a Conclusion that Summarizes the EIS
Total: 0.75
Distinguished – Provides an exceptional conclusion that thoroughly summarizes the Environmental Impact Statement.
Proficient – Provides an adequate conclusion that summarizes the Environmental Impact Statement. The conclusion is slightly underdeveloped.
Basic – Provides a limited conclusion that partially summarizes the Environmental Impact Statement. The conclusion is underdeveloped.
Below Expectations – Attempts to provide a conclusion that summarizes the environmental impact statement; however, The conclusion is significantly underdeveloped.
Non-Performance – A conclusion that summarizes the environmental impact statement is missing.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 4.00
Distinguished – Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.
Proficient – Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.
Basic – Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations – Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.
Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
APA Formatting
Total: 1.00
Distinguished – Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Proficient – Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic – Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.
Below Expectations – Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.
Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Page Requirement
Total: 1.00
Distinguished – The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.
Proficient – The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.
Basic – The paper meets over half of the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.
Below Expectations – A fraction of the page requirement is completed.
Non-Performance – A fraction of the page requirement is completed.
Source Requirement
Total: 5.00
Distinguished – Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Proficient – Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Basic – Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.
Below Expectations – Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.
Non-Performance – Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly
The Final Paper:
- Must be a minimum of eight double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
- Must include a title page with the following:
- Title of paper
- Student’s name
- Course name and number
- Instructor’s name
- Date submitted
- Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
- Must address one of the topics found in Final Paper guidelines.
- Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
- Must use a minimum of five scholarly sources plus your text.
- Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
- Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style
Provides a Detailed Description of the Project Area that Includes All Pertinent Information
Total: 3.25
Distinguished – Provides an exceptional description of the project area and includes all pertinent information
Proficient – Provides a description of the project area and includes all pertinent information. Minor details are missing.
Basic – Provides a minimal description of the project area and includes all pertinent information. Relevant details are missing.
Below Expectations – Attempts to provide a description of the project area and includes all pertinent information; however, significant details are missing.
Non-Performance – A description of the project area and all pertinent information is missing.
Develop the Scope of the Plan Focusing Around One of the Four Scenarios That Address All Necessary Components
Total: 5.00
Distinguished – Expertly develops the scope of the plan focusing on one of the four scenarios that address all necessary components.
Proficient – Develops the scope of the plan focusing on one of the four scenarios that address the necessary components. Minor details are missing.
Basic – Minimally develops the scope of the plan focusing on one of the four scenarios that address some necessary components. Relevant details are missing.
Below Expectations – Attempts to develop the scope of the plan focusing on one of the four scenarios that address few necessary components; however, significant details are missing.
Non-Performance – The development of the scope of the plan focusing on one of the four scenarios and details of all necessary components is missing.
Discuss at Least Three Legitimate Alternatives to the Plan as Well as the No Build Alternative
Total: 5.00
Distinguished – Thoroughly discusses three or more legitimate alternatives to the plan as well as the no build alternative.
Proficient – Discusses at least three legitimate alternatives to the plan as well as the no build alternative. Minor details are missing.
Basic – Minimally discusses at least three legitimate alternatives to the plan as well as the no build alternative. Relevant details are missing.
Below Expectations – Attempts to discuss at least two legitimate alternatives to the plan as well as the no build alternative;however, significant details are missing.
Non-Performance – The discussion of legitimate alternatives to the plan as well as the no build alternative is missing.
Discusses at Least One Criteria From Each Chapter in Relation to the Proposed Site
Total: 5.00
Distinguished – Fully discusses one or more criteria from each chapter as related to the proposed site.
Proficient – Discusses at least one criteria from each chapter as related to the proposed site. Minor details are missing.
Basic – Minimally discusses at least one criteria from each chapter as related to the proposed site. Relevant details are missing
Below Expectations – Attempts to discusses at least one criteria from each chapter as related to the proposed site; however, significant details are missing.
Non-Performance – The discussion of at least one criteria from each chapter as related to the proposed site is missing.
Provides a Conclusion that Summarizes the EIS
Total: 0.75
Distinguished – Provides an exceptional conclusion that thoroughly summarizes the Environmental Impact Statement.
Proficient – Provides an adequate conclusion that summarizes the Environmental Impact Statement. The conclusion is slightly underdeveloped.
Basic – Provides a limited conclusion that partially summarizes the Environmental Impact Statement. The conclusion is underdeveloped.
Below Expectations – Attempts to provide a conclusion that summarizes the environmental impact statement; however, The conclusion is significantly underdeveloped.
Non-Performance – A conclusion that summarizes the environmental impact statement is missing.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 4.00
Distinguished – Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.
Proficient – Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.
Basic – Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations – Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.
Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
APA Formatting
Total: 1.00
Distinguished – Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Proficient – Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic – Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.
Below Expectations – Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.
Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Page Requirement
Total: 1.00
Distinguished – The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.
Proficient – The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.
Basic – The paper meets over half of the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.
Below Expectations – A fraction of the page requirement is completed.
Non-Performance – A fraction of the page requirement is completed.
Source Requirement
Total: 5.00
Distinguished – Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Proficient – Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Basic – Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.
Below Expectations – Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.
Non-Performance – Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly
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