Topic of major importance and specifically related to the field of study. Topic has significant theoretical and practical importance to the field of study. Topic demonstrates a high level of innovative thinking. Topic directly relates to planning, implementing, and evaluating a program.

Topic is important and related to field of study. Topic will moderately add to the body of literature in the field of study. Topic has moderate theoretical and practical importance to the field of study. Topic demonstrates a moderate level on innovative thinking. Topic directly relates to planning, implementing, and evaluating a program.

Topic is of some importance and is related to field of study. Topic will somewhat add to the body of literature in the field of study. Topic had basic theoretical and practical importance to the field of study. Topic demonstrates some innovative thinking. Topic somewhat relates to planning, implementing, and evaluating a program.

Topic is of little importance or unrelated to field of study. Topic will not add to the body of literature in the field of study. Topic has little theoretical or practical importance to the field of study. Topic demonstrates no innovative thinking. Topic does not directly relate to planning, implementing, and evaluating a program.

Clearly stated and appropriately worded. Well conceptualized.

Clearly stated and appropriately worded. Moderately conceptualized.

Somewhat understandable but needs clarity. Some level of conceptualization.

Unclear and confusing. No conceptualization.

Clearly related to purpose and understandable. Little or no revision needed.

Related purpose and understandable. Moderate revision needed.

Somewhat related to purpose and understandable. Significant revision needed.

Unrelated to purpose and poorly written. Significant revision needed.

Comprehensive literature review. Includes current and landmark literature highly relevant to the topic. Establishes an advanced theoretical framework (including motivational theories) for the research topic. Is appropriate for publication or presentation with little or no revision.

Complete literature review with sound organization. Includes very few non-referred sources and provides current research relevant to the field and the topic. Establishes a sound and proficient theoretical framework (including motivational theories) for the research topic. May be appropriate for publication or presentation with major or moderate revision.

Partially complete and somewhat disorganized. Includes few non-refereed sources. Establishes a basic theoretical framework (including motivational theories) for the research topic. Demonstrates a basic understanding of appropriate citation format, but requires significant revision. Is not appropriate for publication or presentation without significant revision.

Incomplete or disorganized. Includes an inappropriate number of non-refereed sources. Fails to establish an appropriate theoretical framework (including motivational theories) for the research topic. Fails to site appropriately. Not appropriate for publication or presentation.

Project is well organized, needing only very little clarification, if any. The entire project is presented in format appropriate for intended scholarly venue. Presentation of the material is highly appropriate and professional. All citations are APA appropriate. Additional sources are not needed. All citations and references are presented in proper format and do not need revision.

Project is organized, but in need of major clarification in some areas. The majority of the project is presented in APA format appropriate for intended scholarly venue. Presentation of material is appropriate and professional. A high number of appropriate citations are used, Few, if any, additional sources may be needed. The Majority of citations and references are presented in proper format, and are in need of minor revision.

Project is somewhat organized but in need of significant clarification. The majority of the project is not presented in APA format appropriate for intended scholarly venue. Presentation of material is somewhat appropriate and professional. A moderate number of appropriate citations are used, but more may be needed. Citations and references are not presented in proper format, and are in need of moderate revision.

Project is disorganized or difficult to read. Project is not presented in APA format appropriate for intended scholarly venue. Presentation of material is inappropriate and unprofessional. Few appropriate citations are used. Citations and references are not presented in proper format and need significant revision.