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Scientific Literature Research
Scientific Literature Research
This is the rubric for grading scientific literature research in the Research section of the Student Portfolios in the Integrated Projects Curriculum of Messiah College Engineering Department. (v1.0, created 10/11 by BR, v2.0, revised 03/12 by BR, v2.1, revised 09/12 by TV)
Rubric Code:
JX276CA
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meetvnirmala
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Subject:
Engineering
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Exemplary/Excellent
5 pts
Accomplished/Good
4 pts
Developing/Fair
3 pts
Deficient/Poor
2 pts
Topic Selection
1 pts
Exemplary/Excellent
Topic of the paper is clearly defined. Research focus has been narrowed by specific criteria. The state-of-the-art may be clearly given within the paper's length.
Accomplished/Good
Topic is specific enough that the student can give proper treatment within the given length. Student may still need to narrow the focus by applying specific criteria to eliminate unnecessary information.
Developing/Fair
Student has narrowed the topic somewhat. Further research may lead to a better topic selection.
Deficient/Poor
Topic is very general and has no focus. Scope of the paper is so broad it is impossible to give proper treatment within the given length.
Content
4 pts
Exemplary/Excellent
All relevant papers are reviewed, from seminal early works to the latest current developments. The articles reviewed are clearly inter-related and build upon each other to show how we have progressed to the current state-of-the-art.
Accomplished/Good
A good general review of the literature is included, covering most of the seminal early papers and the most relevant current papers. Papers reviewed are cohesive and inter-related.
Developing/Fair
Not all the prior work was reviewed, and some of the seminal works were excluded. Articles reviewed had some relation to each other and to the chosen topic. Keyword search may need to be refined.
Deficient/Poor
Few articles were reviewed and many seminal papers were omitted. Research articles reviewed are scattered and unrelated. Student clearly did not filter out irrelevant articles and instead summarized the top "web hits".
Organization
2 pts
Exemplary/Excellent
Ideas are arranged logically to support the purpose of the paper. Paragraphs contain one topic sentence, and supporting sentences clearly flow from one to the other. Paragraphs also are clearly linked to each other. The reader can easily follow the paper.
Accomplished/Good
Writing is logically organized to support the central purpose. Paragraphs contain only one main idea, with each paragraph supporting the others. There are occasional lapses in organization, but not enough to distract the reader.
Developing/Fair
In general, writing is logically organized. Occasionally paragraphs contain more than one main idea or contain sentences unrelated to the main idea. Some support and flow among paragraphs. Reader has a fairly clear idea of what the writer intends.
Deficient/Poor
Writing is not logically organized. Paragraphs lack topic sentences and may contain more than one major idea. Paragraphs and sentences do not support each other.
Sentence Structure
1 pts
Exemplary/Excellent
Sentences are well-phrased and varied in length and structure. They flow smoothly from one to another.
Accomplished/Good
Sentences are well-phrased and there is some variety in length and structure. Flow from sentence to sentence is generally smooth.
Developing/Fair
Some sentences are awkwardly constructed so that the reader is occasionally distracted.
Deficient/Poor
Errors in sentence structure are frequent enough to be a major distraction to the reader
Grammar, spelling, punctuation
1 pts
Exemplary/Excellent
Writing is free or almost free of errors.
Accomplished/Good
There are occasional errors, but they are not too distracting and do not obscure the meaning of the sentence.
Developing/Fair
Paper has many distracting errors. Perhaps some editing did occur.
Deficient/Poor
There are so many errors the meaning is obscured. Student obviously did not proof read the paper at all.
Use of References
1 pts
Exemplary/Excellent
Compelling evidence from legitimate sources are given. Attribution is clear and fairly represented.
Accomplished/Good
Professionally legitimate sources are generally present and attribution is, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. Student made a good effort at citing sources.
Developing/Fair
Although attributions are occasionally given, many statements seem unsubstantiated. Sources of information are unclear.
Deficient/Poor
Student failed to cite sources. Very few references given throughout paper, even though the content clearly did not originate from the student.
Quality of References
2 pts
Exemplary/Excellent
References are primarily peer-reviewed professional journals or other approved sources. Reader is confident that information and ideas can be trusted.
Accomplished/Good
Majority of the references cited are from peer-reviewed sources. Accuracy of some sources may not be verifiable but are generally regarded as legitimate. Minimal use of Wikipedia.
Developing/Fair
Most of the references are from sources that are not peer-reviewed. Accuracy of the material is unable to be substantiated.
Deficient/Poor
Virtually no professionally reliable sources. Random websites with no qualifications are references. The Wikipedia appeared to be the only source.
Keywords:
technical writing, literature review, science, engineering
Subjects:
Engineering
Types:
Writing
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