The Eagle’s Nest

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Archive for November 24th, 2008


Research Paper Rubric

Name_________________________________________

 

Content

 

 

Excellent topic selection

5

Adequate topic selection

4     3     2

Poor topic selection

1     0

 

All information is

factually correct

   5   

Most information is

factually correct

4     3     2

Many factual

errors/inconsistencies

1     0

 

Excellent background, context, and idea development

   10   

Adequate background, context, and idea development

9     8     7     6     5     4

Poor background, context, and idea development

   3     2     1     0        

 

Thesis is clear

   10   

Thesis is adequate

9     8     7     6     5     4

Thesis is poor

   3     2     1     0   

 

Proper number of sources

5

Some missing sources

4     3     2

Many missing sources

1     0

 

Excellent variety of sources

   5   

Adequate variety of sources

4     3     2

Inadequate variety of sources

   1     0   

 

Excellent discussion of detail

   5   

Adequate discussion of detail

4     3     2

Vague discussion of detail

   1     0   

 

Impressive depth of insight/analysis

10

Adequate depth of insight/analysis

9     8     7     6     5     4

Unexceptional insight/analysis

 

3     2     1     0

 

Effective conclusion/integration

10

Adequate conclusion/integration

9     8     7     6     5     4

Weak conclusion/integration

 

3     2     1     0

 

 

Format and Style

 

 

Excellent APA Style

   10   

Adequate APA Style

9     8     7     6     5     4

Poor APA Style

   3     2     1     0   

 

Clear organization

   5   

Adequate organization

4     3     2

Confusing organization

   1     0   

 

Smooth transitions

   5   

Adequate transitions

4     3     2

Awkward transitions

   1     0   

 

Correct grammar/

no spelling mistakes

   5   

Few grammar errors/

few spelling mistakes

4     3     2

Incorrect grammar/

many spelling mistakes

   1     0   

 

Proper paragraphing

5

Adequate paragraphing

4     3     2

Poor paragraphing

1     0

 

Clean/legible manuscript

   5   

Adequate manuscript

4     3     2

Sloppy manuscript

 1     0

 

Raw Total

_______

Sum of rubric points

 

Bonus Points

_______

Early turn-in, extra library visits, etc.

 

Deducted Points

________

Late turn-in, missing pages, reference librarian, etc.

 

Total Points

________

Sum points to get total score.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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