Criteria for Detailed Outline
Follow the instructions below to develop a detailed outline for your
capstone paper. You should also go through the rubric to ensure you are
meeting all expectations for the assignment.
Reminder: What format is expected for the outline?
Please include a properly formatted *title page* with your outline. APA
does *not* specify a specific format for the outline. However, you must use
a hierarchical structure of numbers and letters (*not* bullet points). You
may use single-spacing or double-spacing. All citations should be in proper
APA format, but *you do NOT need to include your references* page with this
assignment. If a references page is submitted, it will *not* be reviewed.
****No quotations are allowed. Be sure to paraphrase and CITE CITE CITE. We
have to cite someone else's ideas, results, conclusions, etc. *
*Note: This assignment utilizes Turnitin. It is your responsibility to
check your Turnitin report and make any necessary revisions PRIOR to the
assignment deadline. *
Rubric
Detailed Outline Rubric
Detailed Outline Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1) Organization & Development
30 to >28.0 pts
Excellent
Each main argument is well-aligned to the thesis, research to support each
main argument clearly belongs as organized (i.e., highly relevant), and
idea progression from introduction to conclusion is well-developed and the
logic uninterrupted.
28 to >26.0 pts
Very Good
Each main argument is well-aligned to the thesis, research to support each
main argument mostly belongs as organized (i.e., mostly relevant), and idea
progression from introduction to conclusion is mostly well-developed and
the logic uninterrupted
26 to >24.0 pts
Satisfactory
Each main argument is mostly aligned to the thesis, research to support
each main argument somewhat belongs as organized (i.e., somewhat relevant),
and idea progression from introduction to conclusion is somewhat developed,
although the logic is interrupted in places
24 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Main arguments are not aligned to the thesis, the research is not
organized, and idea progression from introduction to conclusion is
poorly-developed and illogical.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2) Focus and Comprehensiveness
30 to >28.0 pts
Excellent
There are at least 3 main arguments and at least 3 sources for each
argument; details for prior research are clearly, accurately, and
thoroughly summarized; all information is very appropriate and provides
comprehensive support for main arguments.
28 to >26.0 pts
Very Good
There are at least 3 main arguments and at least 3 sources for each
argument; details for prior research are mostly clearly and accurately
summarized (slightly vague in part); most information is appropriate, with
only minor exception, and provides mostly comprehensive support for main
ideas.
26 to >24.0 pts
Satisfactory
There are less than 3 main arguments OR less than 3 sources for each
argument; details for prior research are somewhat clearly and accurately
summarized (vague and too brief in parts); some information is appropriate,
but some seems tangential to focus, and comprehensive support for main
ideas is somewhat lacking.
24 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
There are less than 3 main arguments AND less than 3 sources for each
argument; details for prior research are not clearly and accurately
summarized (overall vague and too brief); much of the information provided
is not appropriate and there are significant gaps in the support for main
ideas.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3) Feasibility of Executing
Research Study Proposed
30 to >28.0 pts
Excellent
Presents a clear and accurate study proposal that stems from a thorough and
insightful rationale. Shows careful thought in terms of study components
and their overall integration into a clear and cohesive plan for conducting
the study.
28 to >26.0 pts
Very Good
Presents a mostly clear and accurate study proposal that stems from the
rationale. Shows mostly careful thought in terms of study components and
their overall integration into a clear and cohesive plan for conducting the
study.
26 to >24.0 pts
Satisfactory
Presents a study proposal, but clarity or accuracy is lacking for some
study components and the link between the rationale and the study
components is somewhat weak. Overall integration of study components into a
clear and cohesive plan for conducting the study has not been achieved.
24 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Presents a study proposal, but clarity or accuracy is lacking for most
study components and the link between the rationale and the study
components is exceptionally weak; or some of the study components are
missing. Study proposal is completely un-doable as currently written.
30 pts
Total Points: 90
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