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iRubric: Food Science Research Paper rubric

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Food Science Research Paper Journal Research APA Paper Food science research paper. Submit a 3-5 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 font, APA guidelines. References from 4 resources with 3 from peer reviewed journals. Paper graded on content, evaluation of research, the use of APA format, quality of writing within the scientific field (factual not passive), criteria of the paper, credibility of sources, grammar and mechanics. Paper is to be 3-5 pages with correct spacing, a title page, an abstract separate from the paper and a reference page. Rubric Code: LX59XAA By EShupe Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Attendance Grade Levels: Undergraduate

APA Referencing
	APA - Referencing 5 pts	APA - Referencing 4 pts	APA - Referencing 3 pts	APA - Referencing 2 pts	APA - Referencing 1 pts
References	APA - Referencing 4 References 3 from Peer Reviewed Journals APA Format Alphabetical order Separate page with Title Space between references All sources given credit in both paper and references.	APA - Referencing 3 References 3 from Peer Reviewed Journals APA Format Alphabetical order Separate page with Title Space between references No more than three errors in APA format.	APA - Referencing 3-4 References Less than 3 from Peer Reviewed Journals APA Format Out of Order Inaccurate Spacing No more than four errors in APA format.	APA - Referencing 3 References total 2 from Peer Reviewed Journals Attempts to use APA Format Out of Order Inaccurate Spacing Not on a separate page	APA - Referencing 1-2 References with at least 1 from a peer Reviewed Journal Attempts to use APA Format
In-text Referencing	APA - Referencing Sources are appropriately cited in-text according to APA referencing. All quotes contain a page reference. Quotes over 40 words are in a block quote. All citations are referenced in the reference list and all references in the reference list have been incorporated into the paper	APA - Referencing Sources are appropriately cited in-text according to APA referencing. Quotes contain a page reference. Quotes over 40 words are NOT in a block quote. All citations are referenced in the reference list and all references in the reference list have been incorporated into the paper	APA - Referencing Sources are appropriately cited in-text according to APA referencing. Quotes are missing a page reference. Quotes over 40 words are NOT in a block quote. All citations are referenced in the reference list and all references in the reference list have been incorporated into the paper	APA - Referencing Sources are not appropriately cited in-text according to APA referencing. Quotes are missing a page reference. Quotes over 40 words are NOT in a block quote. Citations are not referenced in the reference list or all references in the reference list have been incorporated into the paper	APA - Referencing Sources are not cited in-text or are minimally cited. Quotes are not cited correctly according to APA.
Organization of Paper
	Format Meets highest expectations and is usually the result of thorough editing. Points are made clearly, convincingly, directly.APA format 5 pts	Format Meets assignment requirements, but possibly talks around the point. Has been proofread, but could possibly use more editing. 4 pts	Format Does not meet the requirements. Perhaps rushed. 3 pts	Format 2 pts	Format 1 pts
Organization	Format Paper is comprehensive, accurate, and focuses on research within the assigned topic. Ideas are presented in a clear and understandable manner that is easy to follow through the progression of the paper with a precise conclusion. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts. Articles flow and support each other with easy transition.	Format Paper is comprehensive, accurate, and focuses on research within the assigned topic. Ideas are presented in a clear and understandable manner that is easy to follow through the progression of the paper with a precise conclusion. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. Research is outdated or irrelevant to course concepts. Articles flow and support each other with easy transition.	Format Paper is comprehensive, accurate, and focuses on research within the assigned topic. Ideas are presented in a clusters or separate categories and do not relate to each other. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. Research may be outdated or irrelevant to course concepts.	Format Paper is not research based. Focus of paper is more of a review of the topic that can be found in a text book. Ideas may flow and progress, however provide little additional knowledge beyond course material. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.	Format Paper is limited in scope or research. Very little or accurate supporting evidence to provide reliable information. Information is founded on web based sites that are not creditable.
Quality of Writing	Format Consistent and appropriate voice. Sophisticated and precise word choice. No spelling errors. No errors in tense. No punctuation or capitalization errors.	Format Voice mostly consistent and appropriate Fairly effective word choice. No more than 5 spelling errors. Fewer than 3 errors in tense. Fewer than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.	Format Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. Correct word choice. More than 6 spelling errors. More than 4 errors in tense. More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.	Format Voice is minimally passive and not factual for science based writing Word choice inaccurate. More than 8 spelling errors. More than 8 errors in tense. More than 8 punctuation or capitalization errors.	Format Voice is frequently passive and not factual for science based writing Word choice inaccurate frequently. More than 12 spelling errors. More than 12 errors in tense. More than 12 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Length/Organization	Format Title page Abstract on separate page 3-5 full pages (not less than 3 or more than 5) References on separate page	Format Title page Abstract on separate page 3-5 full pages (not less than 3 or more than 5) References on separate page 1 error	Format Title page Abstract on separate page 3-5 full pages (not less than 3 or more than 5) References on separate page 2 errors	Format Title page Abstract on separate page 3-5 full pages (not less than 3 or more than 5) References on separate page 3 errors	Format Title page Abstract on separate page 3-5 full pages (not less than 3 or more than 5) References on separate page 4 errors
content
	content 25 pts	content 20 pts	content 15 pts	content 10 pts	content 5 pts
content of Paper	content Research paper of appropriate scope with articles that provide information and insight new to the topic. Student is able to extract information from the research articles and intergrade the information into the paper to expand on the scope of the concept or idea, building throughout the paper with a final conclusion at the end.--Excellent synthesis of research & theory application- no more than 5% of the paper is quotes	content Research paper of appropriate scope with articles that provide information and insight new to the topic. Student is able to paraphrase information from the research articles and link the information into the paper to connect the scope of the concept or idea with a final conclusion at the end.-- Good synthesis of research & theory application. No more than 10% of the paper is quotes.	content Research paper of adequate scope with articles that review and/or provide information to the topic. Student is able to paraphrase information from the articles and link the information into the paper to connect the main points of the paper Fair synthesis of research & theory application. No more than 10% of the paper is quotes.	content Research paper of inadequate scope, little evaluation of research. Topics and ideas within the paper are not new or research based. The paper provides a comprehensive review of the topic based on basic knowledge. Articles are not researched based. Poor synthesis of research & theory application. No more than 15% of the paper is quotes.	content Research paper of inadequate scope, little evaluation of research. Topics and ideas within the paper are not new or research based. The paper provides a minimal information. Components of the paper are mainly quotes that have been extracted from articles or books. No new concepts have been evaluated. Poor synthesis of research & theory application. Paper is composed of more than 15% quotes

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