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Research Paper
Content, Organization, Resources, Language and Structure Statement of Thesis
Rubric Code: F353AX
By mauralynch
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Target

4 pts

Acceptable

3 pts

Emerging

2 pts

Unacceptable

1 pts

STATEMENT OF THESIS

Target

Thesis or topic is clear and explicitly stated. The reader can underline the thesis.
Acceptable

Topic is clear, but not explicitly stated. The reader must search for the thesis and eventually finds words to identify it.
Emerging

The topic or thesis is alluded to, but never clearly stated. The reader must surmise the thesis, but is able to identify allusions.
Unacceptable

There is no topic or thesis identifiable. The reader finds no words or phrases that identify a topic or thesis.
CONTENT

Target

The content is related to and supports the topic or thesis. Content is sufficient to support the topic.
Acceptable

The content has some weaknesses in its support of the thesis. More support would strenthen the topic.
Emerging

The content is insufficient to support the thesis. The support is minimal, but some support can be identified.
Unacceptable

There is little content, or the content is unrelated to the thesis or topic.
ORGANIZATION

Target

The organization is complete and logical with a progression of ideas leading to a conclusion. Transitions allow the reader to follow the content without disruption.
Acceptable

There is a logical progression with occasional breaks in flow of content. Lack of transitions disrupts the flow for the reader.
Emerging

Logical progression is minimal with disconnected ideas. The reader has difficulty following the development of the topic.
Unacceptable

There is no logical progression in the development of the thesis or topic. Ideas are disconnected and disruptions in flow confuse the reader.
LANGUAGE AND STRUCTURE

Target

Vocabulary is precise, appropriate. The writing expresses clarity and accuracy in information. Grammar is error free, with maybe a minor error.
Acceptable

Vocabulary is appropriate; some phrases need work. Grammar is mostly error free, with not more than three errors.
Emerging

Vocabulary is weak rather than precise. There are numerous grammar errors.
Unacceptable

Vocabulary is inadequate to the topic and incorrect. There are many grammar errors.
RESOURCES

Target

Resources are sufficient (8-10). APA style is used correctly in citations and reference list. Resources are correctly cited.
Acceptable

Resources are adequate (6-7). APA style is used correctly in citations and references list. Resources are in correct form with some errors.
Emerging

Resources are minimal (5 or less). APA style is used in the reference list with some errors. Citations are missing or incorrect.
Unacceptable

Resources are less than minimal (4 or less). APA style is error laden, both in citations and reference list.




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