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TOUR 325 - Assignment 4 - Research Essay Rubric 
TOUR 325 - Assignment 4 - Research Essay Rubric
For this research essay, you (and up to 3 colleagues) are to choose a tourism trend that is of interest to you. Choose from one of the following: Religious Tourism, Medical Tourism, Voluntourism, Gay/Lesbian Tourism or Culinary/Wine Tourism. If you would like to research another topic, please see your instructor. Regardless, set up a meeting with your instructor before starting too much research. This research essay will follow the APA style and be 1500-1800 words in length, not including the title page, table of contents or reference page/s. The reference page should include at least six (6) sources used in researching the paper. The paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources and relevance of included information.
Rubric Code: SXW873A
By gaithert
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Research Essay
Worth 100 marks
  Excellent

Meets all criteria at a
high level

10 marks

10 pts

Good

Meets criteria


8 marks

8 pts

Fair

Meets minimum criteria

6 marks

6 pts

Poor

Does not meet criteria


3 marks

3 pts

Format
10 pts

Title page, Running Header, Table of Contents and essay double-spaced.
Excellent

Meets all APA criteria.
Good

One area is not in APA format.
Fair

Two areas are not in APA format.
Poor

More than two areas are not in APA format.
Introduction
10 pts

Excellent

Introduction is included and tells the reader why the paper is created and what is included.
Good

Introduction is included and only tells the reader why the paper is created or what is included.
Fair

Introduction is included but is unclear.
Poor

No introduction is included or the document begins in some other format
Length
10 pts

Excellent

The essay is at least 1500 words, maximum 1800 words in length.
Good

The essay is more than 1800 words in length.
Fair

The essay is about 1500 words in length.
Poor

The essay is less than 1400 words in length.
Thoroughness
20 pts

Excellent

The topic is thoroughly explained/described and supported by valid details/examples from credible sources.
Good

The topic is adequately explained/described and supported by valid details/examples.
Fair

The topic is not adequately explained/described and
supported by valid details/examples.
Poor

The topic is not explained/described or supported by details and examples.
Organization/Unity
10 pts

Excellent

Essay is well organized, and uses transitional devices to create unity and fluidity.
Good

Essay is mostly organized and uses transitional devices to create unity and fluidity.
Fair

Essay is somewhat organized, with limited use of transitional devices for unity and fluidity.
Poor

Essay lacks sufficient organization and few if any transitional devices are used to create unity and fluidity.
Appropriate Style/Tone
10 pts

Excellent

A consistent and appropriate voice. There is suitable and accurate word choice.
It also concludes with a reflective style/tone in which the student relates what was learnt from completing the assignment.
Good

The voice is mostly consistent. There is fairly effective word choice.
It also concludes with a reflective style/tone in which the student relates what was learnt from completing the assignment.
Fair

The voice is somewhat consistent. There is correct word choice.
There is some apparent reflective style/tone but it is not sufficient.
Poor

The voice is inconsistent or inappropriate. The word choice is ineffective.
There is no reflective style/tone in the conclusion.
Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling
10 pts

Excellent

There are zero grammatical or usage errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.
Good

There are few errors in spelling/grammar/punctuation and the sentences flow well.
Fair

Fair-Basic Communication.
There are errors that interfere with the ability to follow the essay.
Poor

Poor-Confusing.
Grammar and/or spelling and/or punctuation errors greatly interfere with the reader’s ability to easily read the essay
Conclusion
10 pts

Excellent

It is included and is 100% clear and comprehensive.
Good

It is included and is about 50% clear and/or comprehensive.
Fair

It is included but is unclear.
Poor

No conclusion is included.
Citations and References
10 pts

Excellent

All sources cited and conform to APA citation requirements. The Reference page, containing a minimum of 6 references, is alphabetized and formatted correctly, per APA.
Good

All sources cited and conform to APA citation requirements with minor errors. The Reference page, containing a minimum of 6 references, is alphabetized and formatted correctly, per APA, although there may be minor errors.
Fair

Most sources cited but there are problems with the APA citation requirements: with incorrect information given either in the sentence or in the parenthetical references. The Reference page has constant errors in alphabetizing and/or formatting.
Poor

Many errors in citation and/or the Reference page. Citations and the Reference page may not match up, where a cited work isn’t found on the Reference page or a work on the Reference page is not cited.



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