iRubric: Research Project rubric

--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.<BR>
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No errors in punctuation, usage, grammar etc.
--Met all style and min/max page requirements

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--Few errors in punctuation, usage, grammar, etc.
--Met most style and min/max page requirements

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--Multiple errors in punctuation, usage, grammar, etc.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--Little attention to punctuation, usage, grammar, etc.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements.