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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: R6XW34 By pixeestix Ready to use Private Rubric Subject: Biology Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Criterion
	Substandard 2 pts	Poor 4 pts	Fair 6 pts	Good 8 pts	Exceptional 10 pts
Content & Discussion 10 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. All required points are clearly explained.
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 well documented research for topic discussion, and is well below required length.	Poor	Fair -Paper presents adequately researched topics for discussion, and is almost required length.	Good	Exceptional -Paper presents well researched and documented topics for discussion. -paper is the required length.
APA Formatting 10 pts	Substandard - Paper lacks many elements of correct APA formattting such as citations, title page, references, page numbers.	Poor	Fair - Paper follows most APA guidelines. -Formattting is mostly accurate with most required components.	Good	Exceptional - Paper follows APA designated 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.
Current Resource Publications Cited 10 pts	Substandard Selections earlier than 8 years to date.	Poor	Fair Recent sources with questionable relevance.	Good	Exceptional All sources are recent and relevant.
Submitted on time 10 pts	Substandard Failed to turn in the paper at all or was 4 or mor days late.	Poor Turned in paper 3 days late.	Fair Turned in paper 2 days late.	Good Turned in paper 1 day late.	Exceptional Turned in on time or early.