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Inquiry Paper (4-6 pages) 25 points 
Journal Research APA Paper
Rubric Code: JA7BB7
By mwalski
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Graduate

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  Excellent

Meets highest expectations and is usually the result of thorough editing. Points are made clearly, convincingly, directly.

25 pts

Good

Meets assignment requirements, but possibly talks around the point. Has been proofread, but could possibly use more editing.

20 pts

Adequate

Meets minimum requirements for the assignment.

15 pts

Needs Improvement

Weakly meets requirements. Perhaps rushed.

10 pts

Poor

Does not meet minimum requirements for the paper. Demonstrates lack of effort or attention to expectations.

5 pts

Introduction

Excellent

Area of interest is clearly and thoughtfully explained.
Question is clearly explained.
Relevancy of both to literacy teaching and/or learning are clearly articulated.
Good

Area of interest is somewhat clearly and thoughtfully explained.
Question is somewhat clearly explained.
Relevancy of both to literacy teaching and/or learning are somewhat clearly articulated.
Adequate

Area of interest is adequately explained.
Question is described.
Relevancy of both to literacy teaching and/or learning are articulated but more explanation is necessary.
Needs Improvement

Area of interest is not explained.
Question is not explained.
Relevancy of both are not articulated and there is little evidence that they are important to literacy teaching and/or learning.
Poor

Area of interest is not explained.
Question is not explained.
Little effort to explaining the relevancy of your area of interest and question to literacy teaching and/or learning,
Content

Excellent

Each article is clearly summarized including citation, purpose, method and findings. Quotes are used at a minimum and only when absolutely necessary.
Relevance to your question is clearly articulated.
Clear, concise and thoughtful synthesis of articles links each to your area of interest and question.
Good

Each article is somewhat clearly summarized including citation, purpose, method and findings. Quotes are used at a minimum and only when absolutely necessary.
Relevance to your question is somewhat clearly articulated.
Somewhat clear, concise and thoughtful synthesis of articles links each to your area of interest and question.
Adequate

Each article is adequately summarized including some detail on citation, purpose, method and findings. Quotes are used frequently and are somewhat unnecessary.
Relevance to your question is adequately articulated.
Adequate synthesis of articles links each to your area of interest and question.
Synthesis presents more like a summary than integration of ideas.
Needs Improvement

Each article is weakly summarized including limited detail on citation, purpose, method and findings.
Relevance to your question is weakly articulated. Quotes are used frequently and are often unnecessary.
Weak synthesis of articles weakly links each to your area of interest and question.
Synthesis presents more like a summary than integration of ideas.
Poor

Each article is not summarized and does not include detail on citation, purpose, method and findings.
Relevance to your question is not articulated. Quotes are excessive and are often unnecessary and confusing.
Articles are not synthesized.
Synthesis presents more like a summary than integration of ideas.
Conclusion

Excellent

Conclusion clearly reiterates relevance of question. Conclusion clearly articulates what was learned about from inquiry and importance to literacy teaching and/or learning.
Good

Conclusion somewhat clearly reiterates relevance of question. Conclusion somewhat clearly articulates what was learned about from inquiry and importance to literacy teaching and/or learning.
Adequate

Conclusion adequately reiterates relevance of question. Conclusion weakly articulates what was learned about from inquiry and importance to literacy teaching and/or learning.
Needs Improvement

Conclusion poorly reiterates relevance of question or simply restates question. Conclusion poorly articulates what was learned about from inquiry and importance to literacy teaching and/or learning.
Conclusion reads more as a personal reflection.
Poor

Conclusion does not reiterate relevance of question. Conclusion does not articulate what was learned about from inquiry and importance to literacy teaching and/or learning.
Conclusion not apparent or reads more as a personal reflection.
Quality of Writing

Excellent

Consistent and appropriate voice.
Sophisticated and precise word choice.
No spelling errors.
No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Good

Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
Fairly effective word choice.
Few spelling errors.
Few errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Errors do not interfere with comprehensibility of paper.
Adequate

Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
Good word choice.
Many spelling errors.
Many errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
Many punctuation or capitalization errors.
Errors interfere with comprehensibility of paper.
Needs Improvement

Inconsistent and inappropriate voice.
Poor word choice.
Many spelling errors.
Many errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
Many punctuation or capitalization errors.
Errors greatly interfere with comprehensibility of paper.
Poor

Consistent and appropriate voice.
Sophisticated and precise word choice.
No spelling errors.
No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Errors greatly interfere with comprehensibility of paper and indicate that proofreading was not applied.
APA Format

Excellent

Source properly cited in both paper and references page.
Correct APA title page.
Correct APA header.
Correct pagination.
One-inch margins all around.
Good

Source properly cited in both paper and references page.
Attempt to use APA format: title page, header, pagination and margins.
Adequate

Source properly cited in paper and/or references page.
Little attempt to format in APA style or according to APA guidelines.
Needs Improvement

Source improperly cited in paper and/or references page.
Little attempt to format in APA style or according to APA guidelines.
Poor

Source not cited in paper and/or references page.
No attempt to format in APA style.
Length/Organization

Excellent

4-6 pages
Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good

Almost meets page requirements.
Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Adequate

Does not meet page requirements
Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lack clarity and/or appropriateness.
Organization may interfere with comprehensibility of paper.
Needs Improvement

Does not meet page requirements
Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lack clarity and/or appropriateness.
Organization sometimes interferes with comprehensibility of paper.
Poor

Does not meet page requirements
Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lack clarity and/or appropriateness.
Organization greatly interferes with comprehensibility of paper.






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