Research Paper Rubric
Name_________________________________________
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Content |
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Excellent topic selection 5 |
Adequate topic selection 4 3 2 |
Poor topic selection 1 0 |
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All information is factually correct 5 |
Most information is factually correct 4 3 2 |
Many factual errors/inconsistencies 1 0 |
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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 |
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Thesis is clear 10 |
Thesis is adequate 9 8 7 6 5 4 |
Thesis is poor 3 2 1 0 |
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Proper number of sources 5 |
Some missing sources 4 3 2 |
Many missing sources 1 0 |
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Excellent variety of sources 5 |
Adequate variety of sources 4 3 2 |
Inadequate variety of sources 1 0 |
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Excellent discussion of detail 5 |
Adequate discussion of detail 4 3 2 |
Vague discussion of detail 1 0 |
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Impressive depth of insight/analysis 10 |
Adequate depth of insight/analysis 9 8 7 6 5 4 |
Unexceptional insight/analysis
3 2 1 0 |
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Effective conclusion/integration 10 |
Adequate conclusion/integration 9 8 7 6 5 4 |
Weak conclusion/integration
3 2 1 0 |
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Format and Style |
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Excellent APA Style 10 |
Adequate APA Style 9 8 7 6 5 4 |
Poor APA Style 3 2 1 0 |
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Clear organization 5 |
Adequate organization 4 3 2 |
Confusing organization 1 0 |
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Smooth transitions 5 |
Adequate transitions 4 3 2 |
Awkward transitions 1 0 |
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Correct grammar/ no spelling mistakes 5 |
Few grammar errors/ few spelling mistakes 4 3 2 |
Incorrect grammar/ many spelling mistakes 1 0 |
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Proper paragraphing 5 |
Adequate paragraphing 4 3 2 |
Poor paragraphing 1 0 |
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Clean/legible manuscript 5 |
Adequate manuscript 4 3 2 |
Sloppy manuscript 1 0 |
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Raw Total _______ |
Sum of rubric points |
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Bonus Points _______ |
Early turn-in, extra library visits, etc. |
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Deducted Points ________ |
Late turn-in, missing pages, reference librarian, etc. |
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Total Points ________ |
Sum points to get total score. |
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