iRubric: Research Paper--Selected topic in Human Lifespan Development rubric

--Research topic is of appropriate scope
--Support for topic complete, & in-depth.
--Readable writing and clear structure
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--Clear, appropriate organization.
--Excellent synthesis of research & theory application

--Research topic is somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper.
--Writing and various supporting points are clear and readable
--Support for the topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusions mostly clear and appropriate.
--Good synthesis of research & theory application.

--Research topic is too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Writing difficult to read & understand
--Support for the topic barely sufficient.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity.
--Not clear or organized synthesis of research & theory application.

--No clear Research topic
--No support for the topic, or disjointed content
--Writing not readable
--Organization, transitions, introduction and other sections do not fit together and/or relate
--No substantive synthesis of research & theory application.

--Meets min/max page requirements.
--Meets all font, margin and other formatting requirements.
--Follows APA formatting guidelines
--Includes required APA paper sections (i.e. Title page, Abstract, Discussion, Reference List...)
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.

--Meets min/max page requirements.
--Minor errors in required APA sections, citations, or other APA formatting
--Minor errors in general formatting requirements (margins, font, etc.)
--All sources cited in both paper and bibliography.

--Slightly under or over the page requirements.
--Missing one or more of the APA formatting requirements.
--Incorrect APA paper sections.
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper & reference list.
-- Multiple errors in citation format.

--More than a page under or over the page requirement.
--Missing multiple APA formatting requirements and/or not using APA format & structure.
--Failed to cite sources or inability to find sources due to incorrect citation.
--Major, multiple errors in citation formatting
--Missing APA required sections