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Research Paper 
Research Paper
Students are to write a 5 page paper on teaching critical thinking in a subject area of math.
Rubric Code: S57XA2
By cjrr11
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Type: Project  
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  Poor

"F" student demonstrates: Research paper needs a lot of work and is either near failing or needs to be entirely redesigned, reorganized and/or rewritten.

10 pts

Fair

"C" student demonstrates: Research paper is working for the most part, but still reads more like a rough draft than a completed research paper.

20 pts

Good

"B" student demonstrates:
Research paper almost succeeds in reading like a confidently finished product. Research paper has been mostly edited, stylized and completed with an holistic awareness of the assignment, structure, formatting and audience.

30 pts

Excellent

"A" student demonstrates:
Research paper succeeds in reading like a confidently finished product. Research paper is edited, stylized and complete with a holistic awareness of the assignment, structure, formating and audience.

40 pts

Content & Development
40 %

Poor

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
- Unclear if writer understands purpose (assignment).
Fair

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported. (Topic sentences present but not supported).
- Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose (assignment) and clarity of thought.
Good

- Content is mostly comprehensive, accurate and addresses the assignment.
- Ideas are mostly presented in a clear and understandable manner.
- Major points are mostly stated clearly and are well supported.
- Research is mostly adequate, timely and addresses course concepts.
- Content and purpose of the writing are mostly clear.
Excellent

- Content is comprehensive, accurate and addresses the assignment.
- Ideas are presented in a clear and understandable manner.
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization & Structure
30 %

Poor

- Organization and lack of structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraphs disjointed and lack an awareness of transition of thoughts.
- Topic sentences missing or unclear.
- Supporting sentences too lengthy/wordy, or repetitive.
Fair

- Structure of the paragraphs are not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
-Sentences need more attention to purpose.
Good

- Structure of the paragraphs are mostly clear and easy to follow.
- Paragraphs are mostly built of good supporting sentences that speak to a somewhat clear topic sentence in each paragraph.
Excellent

- Structure of the paragraphs are clear and easy to follow.
- Paragraphs are built of good supporting sentences that speak to a clear topic sentence in each paragraph.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
20 %

Poor

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Fair

- Paper contains a few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon, passive constructions, or conversational tone.
Good

- Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are mostly followed; spelling is mostly correct.
- Language is mostly clear, precise.
- Sentences display a decent strength in consistently and varied structure.
Excellent

- Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise.
- Sentences display strength in consistently and varied structure.
Format
10 %

Poor

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting.
-Paper appears to be formatted only to meet page requirements.
- Paragraphs and/or paper is inadequate in length.
- Writer has not read or does not know format instructions from assignment sheet.
- APA format was not followed.
Fair

- Paper follows some assignment guidelines.
- Paper is over or under page length specified.
- APA format was somewhat followed.
Good

- Paper follows most of the designated guidelines.
- Paper is mostly appropriate in length as described for the assignment.
- APA format was mostly followed.
Excellent

- Paper follows all of the designated guidelines.
- Paper is appropriate in length as described for the assignment.
- APA format was correct throughout entire paper.






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