Grading Assignments

There are several components that are assessed in every student’s assignment submission:

Evidence the student understands the material and is achieving the learning objectives of each module
Critical assessment and synthesis of the course material and information as evidenced by the student's response to assignments
Evidence of correct spelling, grammar and sentence structure
Application of APA format in composition and referencing of sources

Students should strive for succinct answers to questions, but should not neglect important details if they believe those details support their ideas. They should cite sources of quotes and paraphrasing, but encourage them not to over-use quotes. At all times, we are most interested in the quality of students' thinking; however, responses should be composed in a scholarly fashion, following APA guidelines.

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