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Writing Assignment Grading Rubric Research Paper 
Writing Assignment Grading Rubric Research Paper
This rubric is for grading student's written assignments.
Rubric Code: R4B928
By gmichele
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Substandard

2 pts

Poor

4 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

8 pts

Exceptional

10 pts

Content & Discussion
20 pts

Substandard

- Content is incomplete.
- Major required topics are lacking or not all included or poorly discussed.
Poor

- Major points are addressed, but not well supported or discussed.
Fair

- Content is accurate
- Content is mostly complete
Good

- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
Exceptional

- purpose of the writing is clear.
Organization & Structure
10 pts

Substandard

- Structure detracts from the message of the writer.
- Introduction and/or conclusion is missing.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Poor

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Introduction does not preview all major points.
- Paragraph transition need improvement.
- Conclusion is does not flow well.
Fair

- Structure of the paper is clear.
Good

- Introduction previews major points.
- Paragraph transitions is logical
Exceptional

- Conclusion flows from the body of paper.
Topic Assessment
10 pts

Substandard

-Paper does not present topic discussion, and is well below required length.
Poor
Fair

-Paper presents adequately topics discussion, and is almost required length.
Good
Exceptional

-Paper presents the topics for discussion completely.
-paper is the required length.
Formatting
20 pts

Substandard

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting as outlined in course syllabus/instructions
Poor
Fair

- Paper follows some guidelines.
-Formatting is somewhat accurate with most required components.
Good

-Paper follows most APA guidelines with most of the required components.
Exceptional

- Paper follows designated APA guidelines with all required components.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
10 pts

Substandard

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Poor
Fair

- Paper contains few grammatical, and a few punctuation and spelling errors.
Good
Exceptional

- Paper contains less than 1-2 errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.
- Language is clear and precise.
Intergration of your own thinking
10 pts

Substandard

Offered no personal analysis
Poor
Fair

Personal analysis followed script from the text book
Good
Exceptional

Provided exceptional and thought provoking analysis
Resources Cited
10 pts

Resources were cited in the paper
Substandard

No resources were cited.
Poor
Fair

Sources cited were questionable
Good
Exceptional

All resources cited were up-to-date and relevant
The paper was organized
10 pts

Was the completed work "pleasing to the eye?"
Substandard

The paper did not show any organization
Poor
Fair

Paper presented some areas that met standards.
Good
Exceptional

The entire paper was presented well.






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