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Prospectus Style Research Paper 
Prospectus Style Research Paper
Statement of hypothesis, Quality of Idea, Organization, Style and Grammar, Bibliography, Method, Results, Literature Review, Statistical Analysis, APA Style
Rubric Code: H4B9X7
By kebrooks
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Research Ch 1, 2, 3
  Exceptional

3 pts

Good

2 pts

Fair

1 pts

Unacceptable

0 pts

STATEMENT OF HYPOTHESIS

Exceptional

Hypothesis is clear and explicitly stated. The reader can underline the Hypothesis.
Good

Hypothesis is clear, but not explicitly stated. The reader must search for the hypothesis and eventually finds words to identify it.
Fair

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

There is no hypothesis identifiable. The reader finds no words or phrases that identify the hypothesis .
QUALITY OF IDEA

Exceptional

Hypothesis has strong theoretical basis. Has at least one manipulated independent variable.
Good

Hypothesis has adequate theoretical basis. Has one manipulated independent variable.
Fair

Hypothesis has little or no theoretical basis. Has one manipulated independent variable.
Unacceptable

Hypothesis has little or no theoretical basis. Has no manipulated independent variable.
ORGANIZATION OF INTRODUCTION

Exceptional

The organization is complete and logical with a progression of ideas leading to an understanding of why the research is needed. Transitions allow the reader to follow the content without disruption.
Good

There is a logical progression with occasional breaks in flow of content. Lack of transitions disrupts the flow for the reader. Reader is convinced of the need for the research.
Fair

Logical progression is minimal with disconnected ideas. The reader has difficulty following the development of the topic. Reader has difficulty seeing the need for the research.
Unacceptable

There is no logical progression in the development of the thesis or topic. Ideas are disconnected and disruptions in flow confuse the reader. No case is made for why the research is needed.
LITERATURE REVIEW

Exceptional

Discusses relevant and current research on all obvious aspects of the research topic in a logical and interesting way. Review is in-depth and beyond the obvious. Shows insights gained.
Good

Discusses relevant and current research on most of the obvious aspects of the research topic in a logical and interesting way. Review is sufficient in depth.
Fair

Discusses relevant and current research on a few of the obvious aspects of the research topic. Logical sequencing is missing. Review is at a surface level.
Unacceptable

Discusses relevant and current research on a few of the obvious aspects of the research topic. Logical sequencing is missing and a repetitious style detracts the reader. Insufficent information provided to support the research topic.
RESEARCH DESIGN (METHODS CHAPTER)

Exceptional

Design is appropriate.
Method provides practical way to implement the design.
Good

Design is appropriate. Method provides awkward, but doable implementation.
Fair

Design is appropriate. Method is seriously flawed.
Unacceptable

Design would does not allow adequate test of hypotheses. Method is seriously flawed.
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS (METHODS CHAP)

Exceptional

Data analysis suggested is correct and clearly and completely described.
Good

Data analysis suggested is correct and generally is clearly and completely described.
Fair

The description of the data analysis suggested has some errors or is incomplete. Clarity of needs improvement.
Unacceptable

Data analysis is not addresssed or is substantionally incomplete and/or is not clear.
OVERALL CONTENT

Exceptional

The paper is objective and addresses the issues of the proposed topic. The information provided is necessary and sufficient for the puposes of this research paper.
Good

The paper is objective and for the most part addresses the issues of the proposed topic. The information provided is necessary and sufficient for the puposes of this research paper.
Fair

The paper is objective and for the most part addresses the issues of the proposed topic. The information provided is not necessary or sufficient for the purposes of this research paper.
Unacceptable

The paper is not objective and poorly addresses the topic of the proposed research. The information provided is not necessary or sufficient for the purposes of this research paper.
STYLE AND GRAMMAR

Exceptional

Vocabulary is precise, appropriate. The writing expresses clarity and accuracy in information. Grammar is error free, with maybe a minor error. Consistent and appropriate voice, tense and transitions. Precise word choices.
Good

Vocabulary is appropriate; some phrases need work.
Grammar is mostly error free, with not more than three errors. Voice, tense and transitions mostly consistent and appropriate. Fairly effective word choices.
Fair

Vocabulary is weak rather than precise. There is one grammar error on average per page. Voice, tense and transitions somewhat consistent and appropriate. Correct word choices.
Unacceptable

Vocabulary is inadequate to the topic and incorrect. There is more than one grammar error on average per page. Voice, tense, and/or transitions are inconsistent and/or inappropriate. Ineffective word choices.
APA STYLE

Exceptional

APA style is used correctly (note esp. headings, citations, reference list, tables and figures). All sourses are properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Good

APA style is used with only few or minor errors or omissions (note esp. headings, citations, reference list, tables and figures). All sourses are properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Fair

APA style is used with several or major errors or omissions (note esp. headings, citations, reference list, tables and figures). Not all sourses are properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Unacceptable

Many major APA style errors or omissions (note esp. headings, citations, reference list, tables and figures). Sourses are not properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
BIBLIOGRAPHY

Exceptional

References are sufficient (more than 25). Key or classic references are included. All references are well-chosen for this study. Most are primary sources
Good

References are adequate (more than 25). Most references are well-chosen for this study but more than 20% are secondary sources.
Fair

References are minimal (20-24) Some references are only marginally related to this study or 20-50% are secondary
Unacceptable

References are less than minimal (less than 5). Key or classic references not included. Some references are only marginally related to this study.






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