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Writing Assignment Grading Rubric Research Paper 
Writing Assignment Grading Rubric Research Paper
This rubric is for grading student's written assignments.
Rubric Code: EX4BB8W
By dzmiller
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Substandard

2 pts

Poor

4 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

8 pts

Exceptional

10 pts

Content & Discussion
10 pts

Substandard

- Content is incomplete.
- Major required topics are lacking or not all included or poorly discussed.
Poor

- Major points are addressed, but not well supported or discussed.
Fair

- Content is accurate
- Content is mostly complete.
Good

- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
Exceptional

- Purpose of the writing is clear. All required points are clearly explained.
Organization & Structure
10 pts

Substandard

- Structure detracts from the message of the writer.
- Introduction and/or conclusion is missing.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Poor

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Introduction does not preview all major points.
- Paragraph transition need improvement.
- Conclusion is does not flow well.
Fair

- Structure of the paper is clear.
Good

- Introduction previews major points.
- Paragraph transitions is logical.
Exceptional

- Conclusion flows from the body of paper.
Topic Assessment
10 pts

Substandard

-Paper does not present well documented research for topic discussion, and is well below required length.
Poor
Fair

-Paper presents adequately researched topics for discussion, and is almost required length.
Good
Exceptional

-Paper presents well researched and documented topics for discussion.
-paper is the required length.
APA Formatting
10 pts

Substandard

- Paper lacks many elements of correct APA formattting such as citations, title page, references, page numbers.
Poor
Fair

- Paper follows most APA guidelines.
-Formattting is mostly accurate with most required components.
Good
Exceptional

- Paper follows APA designated guidelines with all required components.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
10 pts

Substandard

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Poor
Fair

- Paper contains few grammatical, and a few punctuation and spelling errors.
Good
Exceptional

- Paper contains less than 1-2 errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.
- Language is clear and precise.
Current Resource Publications Cited
10 pts

Substandard

Selections earlier than 8 years to date.
Poor
Fair

Recent sources with questionable relevance.
Good
Exceptional

All sources are recent and relevant.
Submitted on time
10 pts

Substandard

Failed to turn in the paper at all or was 4 or mor days late.
Poor

Turned in paper 3 days late.
Fair

Turned in paper 2 days late.
Good

Turned in paper 1 day late.
Exceptional

Turned in on time or early.






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