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Final Research Paper 
This research paper is the summative assessment for EAP 1586/1686.
Rubric Code: HX823B7
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

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  Excellent

25 pts

Good

18 pts

Fair

11 pts

Poor

4 pts

Organization

Excellent

Student maintains a clear and well-focused topic, including main ideas that
are well-supported by detailed and accurate information.
Good

Student incorporates a somewhat clear and focused topic, including main ideas that
are supported by detailed information.
Fair

Student uses a clear topic, but does not include main ideas that are supported.
Poor

Student does not use a clear, well-focused topic, and does not include main ideas or support.
Introduction

Excellent

Student uses all three major components of an introductory paragraph in a clear and organized manner.
Good

Student uses all three major components of the introductory paragraph in a somewhat clear and organized manner.
Fair

Student does not use all three major components of the introductory paragraph.
Poor

Student does not use any components of the introductory paragraph.
Argument

Excellent

Student continuously uses all major components of body paragraphs in a clear and organized manner while presenting clear and concise arguments and examples.
Good

Student uses some major components of a body paragraph in a somewhat clear and organized manner while presenting somewhat clear and concise arguments and examples.
Fair

Student does not use all major components of a body paragraph in a clear and organized manner while presenting arguments and examples.
Poor

Student does not use any major components of a body paragraph in a clear and organized manner and presents few arguments or examples.
Conclusion

Excellent

Student uses both components of the conclusion in a clear and organized manner.
Good

Student uses both components of the conclusion in a somewhat clear manner.
Fair

Student does uses one component of the conclusion in an unclear manner.
Poor

Student does not use any components of the conclusion.
Conventions of writing

Excellent

Student presents little to no errors in punctuation and spelling, and sentence structure and word usage.
Good

Student presents some minor errors in punctuation and spelling, and sentence structure and word usage.
Fair

Student presents many errors in punctuation and spelling, and sentence structure and word usage.
Poor

Student presents countless errors in punctuation and spelling, and sentence structure and word usage.
Citations

Excellent

Student provides accurate in-text citations and a reference page for 5+ sources.
Good

Student provides somewhat accurate in-text citations and a reference page for less than 5 sources.
Fair

Student does not provide accurate in-text citations or a reference page for most sources.
Poor

Student does not provide in-text citations or a reference for any sources.
Format

Excellent

Student adheres to APA format throughout paper.
Good

Student somewhat adheres to APA format throughout paper.
Fair

Student does not adhere to APA format throughout the paper.
Poor

Student does not follow any guidelines for formatting the paper
Length

Excellent

Student presents a paper that is 3-4 pages long (excluding the References page).
Good

Student presents a paper that is 2.5 or 4.5 pages long (excluding the References page).
Fair

Student presents a paper that is 2 or 5 pages long (excluding the References page).
Poor

Student presents a paper that is less than 2 or more than 5 pages long (excluding the References page).




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