Assignment Prompt & Instructions
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Assessment Traits
Requires Lopeswrite
Assessment Description
"The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity."
Proverbs 11:3
GCU remains committed to high Code of Conduct and Academic Standards. Review the Code of
Conduct and Academic Standards in the university policy handbook.
From a Christian perspective, academic integrity can be seen as a reflection of one's commitment
to living a life of honesty, integrity, and responsibility—values deeply rooted in Christian teachings.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, using the
attached APA Style template.
Reflect on the topic of GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Standards and in 250-500 words
address the following prompts in four paragraphs:
Review the Code of Conduct and Academic Standards in the university policy handbook. Go
to https://www.gcu.edu/academics/academic-policies.php#h-university-policy-handbook and
click on the University Policy Handbook link. Find the Code of Conduct and Academic
Standards section. In your own words, explain one academic integrity violation, other than
plagiarism, and one code of conduct violation. Give a specific example of what the two
identified violations could be and describe why these standards are in place.
The academic integrity section discusses academic dishonesty. One area of dishonesty is
plagiarism. Define plagiarism in your own words and explain why you think students
plagiarize.
Describe how students can avoid academic dishonesty, in group work or as an individual.
How do you hold yourself and your peers accountable to the code of conduct and academic
standards expectations from a Christian lens?
**## Rubric.pdf**
Rubric Criteria
Academic Integrity and Code of Conduct Violations 13 points
Criteria Description
Academic Integrity and Code of Conduct Violations
5. Target 13 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is thorough and includes substantial
explanation and relevant supporting details.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is complete and includes relevant
details.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is provided but lacks relevant detail.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is not provided.
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Plagiarism Definition and Why Students Plagiarize 13 points
Criteria Description
Plagiarism Definition and Why Students Plagiarize
5. Target 13 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is thorough and includes substantial explanation and
relevant supporting details.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is complete and includes relevant details.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is provided but lacks relevant detail.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is not provided.
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Avoiding Academic Dishonesty 13 points
Criteria Description
Avoiding Academic Dishonesty
5. Target 13 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is thorough and includes
substantial explanation and relevant supporting details.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is complete and includes
relevant details.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is provided but lacks relevant
detail.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is not provided.
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Accountability of Code of Conduct and Academic
Standards
13 points
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Criteria Description
Accountability of Code of Conduct and Academic Standards
5. Target 13 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is thorough and includes substantial explanation and
relevant supporting details.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is complete and includes relevant details.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is provided but lacks relevant detail.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is not provided.
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Paragraph Development and Transitions 3.25 points
Criteria Description
Paragraph Development and Transitions
5. Target 3.25 points
There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and
transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph
and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure
is seamless.
4. Acceptable 2.76 points
A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent.
Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic
sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.
3. Approaching 2.44 points
Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some
inconsistency in organization or in their relationship to each other.
2. Insufficient 2.11 points
Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of
ideas, unity, coherence, or cohesiveness. Some degree of
organization is evident.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence.
No apparent connections between paragraphs are established.
Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization
is disjointed.
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Mechanics of Writing 6.5 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
5. Target 6.5 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice
and sentence structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable 5.52 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and
sentence structure are used.
3. Approaching 4.88 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is
generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient 4.23 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present.
Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are
recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning.
Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found
throughout.
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Format/Documentation 3.25 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject,
and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references,
bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target 3.25 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable 2.76 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor
errors.
3. Approaching 2.44 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there
are some obvious errors.
2. Insufficient 2.11 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing.
Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is
provided.
Total 65 points
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**## Rubric.pdf**
Rubric Criteria
Academic Integrity and Code of Conduct Violations 13 points
Criteria Description
Academic Integrity and Code of Conduct Violations
5. Target 13 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is thorough and includes substantial
explanation and relevant supporting details.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is complete and includes relevant
details.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is provided but lacks relevant detail.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is not provided.
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Plagiarism Definition and Why Students Plagiarize 13 points
Criteria Description
Plagiarism Definition and Why Students Plagiarize
5. Target 13 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is thorough and includes substantial explanation and
relevant supporting details.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is complete and includes relevant details.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is provided but lacks relevant detail.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is not provided.
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Avoiding Academic Dishonesty 13 points
Criteria Description
Avoiding Academic Dishonesty
5. Target 13 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is thorough and includes
substantial explanation and relevant supporting details.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is complete and includes
relevant details.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is provided but lacks relevant
detail.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is not provided.
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Accountability of Code of Conduct and Academic
Standards
13 points
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Criteria Description
Accountability of Code of Conduct and Academic Standards
5. Target 13 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is thorough and includes substantial explanation and
relevant supporting details.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is complete and includes relevant details.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is provided but lacks relevant detail.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is not provided.
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Paragraph Development and Transitions 3.25 points
Criteria Description
Paragraph Development and Transitions
5. Target 3.25 points
There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and
transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph
and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure
is seamless.
4. Acceptable 2.76 points
A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent.
Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic
sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.
3. Approaching 2.44 points
Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some
inconsistency in organization or in their relationship to each other.
2. Insufficient 2.11 points
Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of
ideas, unity, coherence, or cohesiveness. Some degree of
organization is evident.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence.
No apparent connections between paragraphs are established.
Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization
is disjointed.
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Mechanics of Writing 6.5 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
5. Target 6.5 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice
and sentence structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable 5.52 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and
sentence structure are used.
3. Approaching 4.88 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is
generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient 4.23 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present.
Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are
recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning.
Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found
throughout.
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Format/Documentation 3.25 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject,
and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references,
bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target 3.25 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable 2.76 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor
errors.
3. Approaching 2.44 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there
are some obvious errors.
2. Insufficient 2.11 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing.
Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is
provided.
Total 65 points
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**## Assignmentinstructions.pdf**
1.
2.
3.
4.
Assessment Traits
Requires Lopeswrite
Assessment Description
"The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity."
Proverbs 11:3
GCU remains committed to high Code of Conduct and Academic Standards. Review the Code of
Conduct and Academic Standards in the university policy handbook.
From a Christian perspective, academic integrity can be seen as a reflection of one's commitment
to living a life of honesty, integrity, and responsibility—values deeply rooted in Christian teachings.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, using the
attached APA Style template.
Reflect on the topic of GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Standards and in 250-500 words
address the following prompts in four paragraphs:
Review the Code of Conduct and Academic Standards in the university policy handbook. Go
to https://www.gcu.edu/academics/academic-policies.php#h-university-policy-handbook and
click on the University Policy Handbook link. Find the Code of Conduct and Academic
Standards section. In your own words, explain one academic integrity violation, other than
plagiarism, and one code of conduct violation. Give a specific example of what the two
identified violations could be and describe why these standards are in place.
The academic integrity section discusses academic dishonesty. One area of dishonesty is
plagiarism. Define plagiarism in your own words and explain why you think students
plagiarize.
Describe how students can avoid academic dishonesty, in group work or as an individual.
How do you hold yourself and your peers accountable to the code of conduct and academic
standards expectations from a Christian lens?
**## Rubric.pdf**
Rubric Criteria
Academic Integrity and Code of Conduct Violations 13 points
Criteria Description
Academic Integrity and Code of Conduct Violations
5. Target 13 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is thorough and includes substantial
explanation and relevant supporting details.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is complete and includes relevant
details.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is provided but lacks relevant detail.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is not provided.
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Plagiarism Definition and Why Students Plagiarize 13 points
Criteria Description
Plagiarism Definition and Why Students Plagiarize
5. Target 13 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is thorough and includes substantial explanation and
relevant supporting details.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is complete and includes relevant details.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is provided but lacks relevant detail.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is not provided.
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Avoiding Academic Dishonesty 13 points
Criteria Description
Avoiding Academic Dishonesty
5. Target 13 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is thorough and includes
substantial explanation and relevant supporting details.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is complete and includes
relevant details.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is provided but lacks relevant
detail.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is not provided.
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Accountability of Code of Conduct and Academic
Standards
13 points
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Criteria Description
Accountability of Code of Conduct and Academic Standards
5. Target 13 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is thorough and includes substantial explanation and
relevant supporting details.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is complete and includes relevant details.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is provided but lacks relevant detail.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is not provided.
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Paragraph Development and Transitions 3.25 points
Criteria Description
Paragraph Development and Transitions
5. Target 3.25 points
There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and
transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph
and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure
is seamless.
4. Acceptable 2.76 points
A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent.
Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic
sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.
3. Approaching 2.44 points
Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some
inconsistency in organization or in their relationship to each other.
2. Insufficient 2.11 points
Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of
ideas, unity, coherence, or cohesiveness. Some degree of
organization is evident.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence.
No apparent connections between paragraphs are established.
Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization
is disjointed.
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Mechanics of Writing 6.5 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
5. Target 6.5 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice
and sentence structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable 5.52 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and
sentence structure are used.
3. Approaching 4.88 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is
generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient 4.23 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present.
Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are
recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning.
Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found
throughout.
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Format/Documentation 3.25 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject,
and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references,
bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target 3.25 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable 2.76 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor
errors.
3. Approaching 2.44 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there
are some obvious errors.
2. Insufficient 2.11 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing.
Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is
provided.
Total 65 points
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**## Assignmentinstructions.pdf**
1.
2.
3.
4.
Assessment Traits
Requires Lopeswrite
Assessment Description
"The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity."
Proverbs 11:3
GCU remains committed to high Code of Conduct and Academic Standards. Review the Code of
Conduct and Academic Standards in the university policy handbook.
From a Christian perspective, academic integrity can be seen as a reflection of one's commitment
to living a life of honesty, integrity, and responsibility—values deeply rooted in Christian teachings.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, using the
attached APA Style template.
Reflect on the topic of GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Standards and in 250-500 words
address the following prompts in four paragraphs:
Review the Code of Conduct and Academic Standards in the university policy handbook. Go
to https://www.gcu.edu/academics/academic-policies.php#h-university-policy-handbook and
click on the University Policy Handbook link. Find the Code of Conduct and Academic
Standards section. In your own words, explain one academic integrity violation, other than
plagiarism, and one code of conduct violation. Give a specific example of what the two
identified violations could be and describe why these standards are in place.
The academic integrity section discusses academic dishonesty. One area of dishonesty is
plagiarism. Define plagiarism in your own words and explain why you think students
plagiarize.
Describe how students can avoid academic dishonesty, in group work or as an individual.
How do you hold yourself and your peers accountable to the code of conduct and academic
standards expectations from a Christian lens?
**## Rubric.pdf**
Rubric Criteria
Academic Integrity and Code of Conduct Violations 13 points
Criteria Description
Academic Integrity and Code of Conduct Violations
5. Target 13 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is thorough and includes substantial
explanation and relevant supporting details.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is complete and includes relevant
details.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is provided but lacks relevant detail.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Explanation and example of one academic integrity violation and
one code of conduct violation is not provided.
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Plagiarism Definition and Why Students Plagiarize 13 points
Criteria Description
Plagiarism Definition and Why Students Plagiarize
5. Target 13 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is thorough and includes substantial explanation and
relevant supporting details.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is complete and includes relevant details.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is provided but lacks relevant detail.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Definition of plagiarism in own words and reason for why students
plagiarize is not provided.
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Avoiding Academic Dishonesty 13 points
Criteria Description
Avoiding Academic Dishonesty
5. Target 13 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is thorough and includes
substantial explanation and relevant supporting details.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is complete and includes
relevant details.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is provided but lacks relevant
detail.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Description of how students can avoid academic dishonesty in
both group work or as an individual is not provided.
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Accountability of Code of Conduct and Academic
Standards
13 points
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Criteria Description
Accountability of Code of Conduct and Academic Standards
5. Target 13 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is thorough and includes substantial explanation and
relevant supporting details.
4. Acceptable 11.05 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is complete and includes relevant details.
3. Approaching 9.75 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is provided but lacks relevant detail.
2. Insufficient 8.45 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Description of how students can hold themselves and their peers
accountable to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
standards is not provided.
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Paragraph Development and Transitions 3.25 points
Criteria Description
Paragraph Development and Transitions
5. Target 3.25 points
There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and
transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph
and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure
is seamless.
4. Acceptable 2.76 points
A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent.
Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic
sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.
3. Approaching 2.44 points
Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some
inconsistency in organization or in their relationship to each other.
2. Insufficient 2.11 points
Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of
ideas, unity, coherence, or cohesiveness. Some degree of
organization is evident.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence.
No apparent connections between paragraphs are established.
Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization
is disjointed.
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Mechanics of Writing 6.5 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
5. Target 6.5 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice
and sentence structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable 5.52 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and
sentence structure are used.
3. Approaching 4.88 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is
generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient 4.23 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present.
Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are
recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning.
Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found
throughout.
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Format/Documentation 3.25 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject,
and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references,
bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target 3.25 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable 2.76 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor
errors.
3. Approaching 2.44 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there
are some obvious errors.
2. Insufficient 2.11 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing.
Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is
provided.
Total 65 points
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