70.0 %Content

5.0 %The names and scores of the Holland Code

Paper does not include the names and scores of the Holland Code. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

Paper only vaguely or incompletely includes a discussion about the names and scores of the Holland Code. Interest Profiler Results are mentioned but not connected to Holland Codes. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic.

Paper provides a basic discussion about the names and scores of the Holland Code. Holland Codes are mentioned but scores are not reported. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

Paper provides a thorough discussion about the named and scores of the Holland Code. Holland Codes are mentioned and scores are reported. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic.

Paper provides a comprehensive discussion about the named and scores of the Holland Code. Holland Codes are mentioned, explained, and scores are reported. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

10.0 %Three different careers offered as potential matches

Paper does not include three different careers offered as potential matches. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

Paper only vaguely or incompletely includes a discussion about three different careers offered as potential matches. Only 1-2 careers are explored. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic.

Paper provides a basic discussion about three different careers offered as potential matches. Three careers are explored, but only at 1 job zone/educational level. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

Paper provides a thorough discussion about three different careers offered as potential matches. Three careers are explored, but only at 1-2 job zone/educational levels. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic.

Paper provides a comprehensive discussion about at least three different careers offered as potential matches. Three or more careers are explored at three job zone/educational levels. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

15.0 %A discussion about the education requirements, career outlook, and theoretical salary

Paper does not include a discussion about the educational requirements, career outlook, and theoretical salary of the three careers offered as potential matches. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

Paper only vaguely or incompletely includes a discussion about educational requirements, career outlook, and theoretical salary of the three careers offered as potential matches. Only one career is discussed or multiple careers are discussed inadequately Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic..

Paper provides a basic discussion about educational requirements, career outlook, and theoretical salary of the three careers offered as potential matches. One to two careers are discussed, or discussion was missing some basic information. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

Paper provides a thorough discussion about educational requirements, career outlook, and theoretical salary of the three careers offered as potential matches. Three careers are discussed and all information requested is included. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic.

Paper provides a comprehensive discussion about educational requirements, career outlook, and theoretical salary of the three careers offered as potential matches. Three careers are discussed, all information requested is included, and additional information is made available. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

15.0 %A discussion about the student’s opinion in regards to the usefulness of the website

Paper does not include a discussion about the usefulness of the website. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

Paper only vaguely or incompletely includes a discussion about the usefulness of the website. Discussion is vague and limited to how the site is liked or disliked. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic.

Paper provides a basic discussion about the usefulness of the website. Discussion provides basic information indicating if the site is useful. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

Paper provides a thorough discussion about the usefulness of the website. Discussion is thorough and explains in detail what was useful providing specific examples. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic.

Paper provides a comprehensive discussion about the usefulness of the website. Discussion is thorough, providing specific examples and includes potential ways the site could be improved. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

25.0 %A discussion about how the site would be used to provide career counseling

Paper does not include a discussion about how the site would be used to provide career counseling. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

Paper only vaguely or incompletely includes a discussion about how the site would be used to provide career counseling. Discussion mentions whether the site could be used without proving details. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic.

Paper provides a basic discussion about how the site would be used to provide career counseling. Discussion indicates some basic use of the website in counseling. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

Paper provides a thorough discussion about how the site would be used to provide career counseling. Discussion thoroughly examines the uses of the website providing specific details. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic.

Paper provides a comprehensive discussion about how the site would be used to provide career counseling. Discussion examines both appropriate and inappropriate use of the website providing specific details and examples. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

5.0 %Paragraph Development and Transitions

Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are established. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope.

Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of organization is evident.

Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.

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.

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

15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

10.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

15.0 %Format

5.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

All format elements are correct.

15.0 %Format

10.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

Sources are not documented.

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

100 %Total Weightage