Annotated Outline Rubric
| Criteria | Levels of Achievement | ||||
| Content (70%) | Advanced 90-100% | Proficient 70-89% | Developing 1-69% | Not present | Total |
| Thesis Statement | 9-10 points
The thesis statement is included. The thesis statement takes a position on a narrowly focused criminal justice topic, identifies your point of view, and clearly identifies major points of support for that position. The outline fully supports each facet of the thesis statement. | 7-8.5 points
The thesis statement is included. The thesis statement takes a position on a broad criminal justice topic, identifies your point of view, and identifies major points of support for that position. The outline supports most facets of the thesis statement. | 1-6.5 points The thesis statement is included. It provides a criminal justice topic, but does not take a position on the topic. The major points of support are unclear or confusing. The outline supports only one facet of the thesis statement. | 0 points Not present | |
| Major Headings | 18-20 points
At least 3 major headings are included. The major headings provide an argument, rather than ask a question. When read together, all the major headings reveal the author’s main arguments.
| 14-17.5 points
At least 3 major headings are included. The major headings give some details about topic, but do not provide a complete argument. When read together, all the major headings reveal most of the author’s main arguments.
| 1-13.5 points
One to two major headings are included. The major headings ask questions and/or give some details about topic. The provided major headings do not clearly reveal the author’s main arguments.
| 0 points Not present | |
| Subheadings | 18-20 points
There are at least 2 subpoints included under each major heading. Each subpoint includes at least 3-5 complete sentences to describe how the subpoint relates to the major heading. Each subpoint also includes a current APA citation of an academic source. | 14-17.5 points
There are at least 2 subpoints included under each major heading. Each subpoint includes at least 1-3 complete sentences to describe how the subpoint relates to the major heading. Each subpoint also includes an academic source. | 1-13.5 points
There is at least 1 subpoint included under each major heading. This subpoint includes at least 1 complete sentences to describe how the subpoint relates to the major heading. The subpoint lacks an academic source. | 0 points Not present | |
| Reference List | 18-20 points A reference page is included with the annotated outline. The reference page includes at least 5 scholarly academic resources that were published within the last five years.
| 14-17.5 points A reference page is included with the annotated outline. The reference page includes at least 3-5 scholarly academic resources that were published within the last five years.
| 1-13.5 points A reference page is included with the annotated outline. The reference page includes at least 1-3 scholarly academic resources that were published within the last five years.
| 0 points Not present | |
| Structure (30%) | Advanced 90-100% | Proficient 70-89% | Developing 1-69% | Not present | Total |
| Grammar and Spelling
| 13.5-15 points Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Formal academic language is used.
| 10.5-13 points Spelling and grammar has some errors. Sentences are presented as well. Formal academic language is used. | 1-10 points Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Informal academic language is used. | 0 points Not present | |
| APA Format
| 13.5-15 points The proper APA format is used throughout the outline and reference page. | 10.5-13 points The APA format is used throughout much of the assignment. The APA format could be improved on a few citations. | 1-10 points The APA format has not been followed for most citations. More careful attention needs to be taken with the citation format. | 0 points Not present | |
| Professor Comments: | Total: | /100 | |||