Individual Critical Thinking Application PaperPrepare a 700–word paper in which you describe critical thinking.• Provide an example from your personal experience in applying critical thinking to a work-related decision, and the importance and benefits of critical thinking in the decision-making processes.• Cite at least two different references.Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Grading Rubric
Criterion
Unsatisfactory
Needs Improvement
Meets Requirements
Points earned
Content & Development
50%
Utilizes various resources to describe critical thinking.
Describes a personal experience applying critical thinking to a work-related decision.
Describes the importance and benefits of critical thinking in the decision-making process.
Uses and properly cites at least two different references.
Content is incomplete or omits some requirements.
Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts.
Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts.
Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Comments:
Organization & Structure
20%
Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
Introduction is missing.
Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Conclusion is missing.
Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
Introduction is missing or, if provided, does not preview major points.
Paragraph transitions need improvement.
Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.
Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
Introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Comments:
Format
10%
Paper lacks many elements of correct APA format.
Citations and references are not provided.
Paper follows most guidelines for APA format.
Paper provides citations, but they are incorrectly prepared.
Paper provides reference list, with some errors or omissions.
Paper follows designated guidelines for APA format.
Citations and references are used appropriately.
Comments:
Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling & Readability
20%
Word Count between 700-1,050
Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors;
Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Paper is inadequate/excessive length.
Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors
Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Paper is over/ under word length.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Comments:
Total Score:
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