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Research Paper Rubric
Research Paper Rubric
Students will submit a final research paper which follows a structured format and meets the requirements of a study as learned in class.
Rubric Code:
D66ACA
By
mbritton01
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Subject:
Foreign Languages
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Criterion
Excellent
90-100
100 pts
Very Good
80-89
85 pts
Average
70-79
75 pts
Poor
60-69
65 pts
Unacceptable
0-59
55 pts
Summary and Submission
Excellent
- Student demonstrates an outstanding ability to use research and course materials to gather details
- Argument is coherent and well supported by referenced sources
- Assignment submitted on time
- Includes three different sources or more (books, magazines, the internet, online journals, etc.)
Very Good
- Student demonstrates an adequate ability to use research and course materials to gather details
- Argument is coherent and supported by referenced sources
- Assignment submitted on time
- Includes three different sources or more (books, magazines, the internet, online journals, etc.)
Average
- Student demonstrates a limited ability to use research and course materials to gather details
- Argument is coherent and supported by referenced sources
- Assignment submitted on time
- Includes two different sources only (books, magazines, the internet, online journals, etc.)
Poor
- Student demonstrates little or no ability to use research and course materials to gather details and argues with little understanding of their research topic
- Student failed to submit the assignment on time.
- Includes two different sources only (books, magazines, the internet, online journals, etc.)
Unacceptable
- Student either did not submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the discussion.
Content & Development
Excellent
- Quotes fully identified: Author, year, page #
- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
- Illustrations included and sources indicated
- Clear and well integrated formal description of works to support analysis
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Responses are excellent, timely and address assignment including course concepts.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Very Good
- Quotes fully identified: Author, year, page #
- Content is accurate and persuasive.
- Illustrations included and sources indicated
- Clear formal description of art to support analysis
- Major points are stated and supported.
- Responses are adequate and address assignment.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Average
- Quotes fully identified: Author, year, page #
- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
- Illustrations included and sources indicated
- Formal description included but vague.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Poor
- Quotes not fully identified
- Content is incomplete.
- Illustrations included and but sources are not indicated and images are not referenced within the body of the paper
- Formal description included but vague or under length necessary to explain the details examined.
- Major points are not clear or persuasive.
- Questions were not adequately answered.
Unacceptable
- Quotes not identified and unacceptable.
- No formal descriptions
-Illustrations not included
- Student either did not submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.
Organization & Structure
Excellent
- Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
- Thesis statement is clear and relates clearly to the content of the paper
- Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
- Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Very Good
- Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.
- Thesis statement is clear and relates to content of the paper. Few
- Paragraph transitions are present.
- Conclusion is logical.
Average
- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.
Poor
- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
- Conclusion is missing.
Unacceptable
- Unacceptable
- No identifiable thesis.
- Student either did not submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.
Format and Length
Excellent
- Paper follows APA format
- Bibliography included
- Paper fulfills length requirements
- Format enhances readability of paper.
Very Good
- Paper follows APA format
- Bibliography included
- Paper fulfills length requirements
- Format is good.
Average
- Paper follows a citation style, some errors.
- Bibliography included
- Paper is over or under word length.
Poor
- Paper does not follow any citation style
- Bibliography included but incomplete
- Paper is inadequate or excessive in length.
- Paper is not double spaced
Unacceptable
- Unacceptable
- Paper does not follow a citation style.
-Bibliography missing
- Student either did not submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
Excellent
- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Very Good
- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Average
- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Poor
- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Unacceptable
- Unacceptable
- Student either did not submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.
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