8/10/2019 -Rubrics for Research Papers
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RUBRIC FOR RESEARCH PAPERS
StandardsExpectations
Weight ScoreExpert (5) Proficient (4) Apprentice (3) Novice
(1)
Integrationof
Knowledge
The paper demonstratesthat the author fullyunderstands and
has
applied concepts learnedin the course. Conceptsare integrated
into thewriters own insights.The writer provides
concluding remarks thatshow analysis andsynthesis of ideas.
The paper demonstratesthat the author, for themost part,
understands
and has applied conceptslearned in the course.
Some of the conclusions,however, are not
supported in the body ofthe paper.
The paper demonstratesthat the author, to a
certain extent,understands and has
applied concepts learnedin the course.
The paper does notdemonstrate that the
author has fullyunderstood and appliedconcepts learned in
the
course.
2
Topic Focus The topic is focusednarrowly enough for thescope of
this assignment.
A thesis statementprovides direction for the
paper, either bystatement of a position
or hypothesis.
The topic is focused butlacks direction. The
paper is about a specifictopic but the writer has
not established a
position.
The topic is too broad forthe scope of this
assignment.
The topic is not clearlydefined.
2
Depth ofDiscussion
In-depth discussion &elaboration in all
sections of the paper.
In-depth discussion &elaboration in most
sections of the paper.
The writer has omittedpertinent content or
content runs-onexcessively. Quotationsfrom others outweighthe
writers own ideas
excessively.
Cursory discussion in allthe sections of the paperor brief
discussion in only
a few sections.
1.5
Cohesiveness Ties togetherinformation from allsources. Paper
flowsfrom one issue to thenext without the need
for headings. Author'swriting demonstrates an
understanding of therelationship among
material obtained fromall sources.
For the most part, tiestogether information
from all sources. Paperflows with only some
disjointedness. Author's
writing demonstrates anunderstanding of therelationship
among
material obtained fromall sources.
Sometimes ties togetherinformation from all
sources. Paper does notflow - disjointedness is
apparent. Author's
writing does notdemonstrate an
understanding of therelationship among
material obtained fromall sources.
Does not tie togetherinformation. Paper doesnot flow and appears
to
be created fromdisparate issues.
Headings are necessaryto link concepts. Writingdoes not
demonstrate
understanding anyrelationships
1
Spelling andGrammar
No spelling &/orgrammar mistakes.
Minimal spelling &/orgrammar mistakes.
Noticeable spelling &grammar mistakes.
Unacceptable number ofspelling and/or grammar
mistakes.
1
Sources More than 5 currentsources, of which at least3 are
peer-review journal
articles or scholarlybooks. Sources include
both general background
sources and specializedsources. Special-interest
sources and popularliterature are
acknowledged as such ifthey are cited. All web
sites utilized areauthoritative.
5 current sources, ofwhich at least 2 are peer-review journal
articles orscholarly books. All web
sites utilized areauthoritative.
Fewer than 5 currentsources or fewer than 2of 5 are
peer-reviewed
journal articles orscholarly books. All web
sites utilized are credible.
Fewer than 5 currentsources or fewer than 2of 5 are
peer-reviewed
journal articles orscholarly books. Not allweb sites utilized
are
credible, and/or sourcesare not current.
1.5
Citations Cites all data obtainedfrom other sources. APAcitation
style is used in
both text andbibliography.
Cites most data obtainedfrom other sources. APAcitation style is
used in
both text andbibliography.
Cites some data obtainedfrom other sources.
Citation style is eitherinconsistent or incorrect.
Does not cite sources. 1
TOTAL
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