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Book Report 
Research Paper (short)
Rubric Code: T34539
By mauralynch
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Unacceptable

0 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Satisfactory

2 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts

Exceptional

4 pts

Quality of Research
10 pts

Unacceptable

Did not complete requirement.
Needs Improvement
Satisfactory
Meets Expectations
Exceptional
Content & Development
50 pts

Unacceptable

Did not complete requirement.
Needs Improvement

Thesis is unclear or nonexistent. Or, support for thesis is insufficient.

Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.

Some facts inaccurate.
Satisfactory

Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.

Major points are addressed, but not well supported.

Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts.

Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Meets Expectations

Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.

Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.

Research is adequate and timely.

Content and purpose of the writing are clear.

Interesting to read.
Exceptional

Support for thesis is complex, complete, and in-depth.

Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.

Very interesting to read.
Organization & Structure
20 pts

Unacceptable

Did not complete requirement.
Needs Improvement

Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.

Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.

Paper does not develop in a logically consistent manner.
Satisfactory

Structure of the paragraph is not easy to follow.

Paragraph transitions need improvement.

Some logical organization present.
Meets Expectations

Structure of the paragraph is mostly easy to follow.

Organization mostly transparent, logical, and helpful.

A pleasure to read.
Exceptional

Structure of the paragraph is clear and easy to follow.

Flow of ideas fluid and logical.

Organization transparent, logical, and helpful.

A pleasure to read.
Grammar & Mechanics
15 pts

Unacceptable

Did not complete requirement.
Needs Improvement

Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.

Ineffective word choice.

More than 5 spelling errors and/or errors in agreement. More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Satisfactory

Voice is somewhat consistent and appropriate.

Correct word choice.

Fewer than 5 spelling errors and/or errors in agreement. Fewer than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Meets Expectations

Voice is mostly consistent and appropriate.

Correct word choice.

Fewer than 3 spelling errors and/or errors in agreement. No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Exceptional

Consistent and appropriate voice.

Sophisticated and precise word choice.

No spelling errors.
No errors in agreement or tense. No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Works Cited & APA Style
5 pts

Unacceptable

Did not complete requirement.
Needs Improvement

Sources not properly cited in paper and/or bibliography.

More than 10 errors in format or punctuation (in bibliography).

Cover page format does not meet APA criteria.
Satisfactory

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.

Fewer than 10 errors in format and punctuation in bibliography.

Cover page format does not completely meet APA criteria.
Meets Expectations

All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.

Fewer than 5 errors in format and punctuation in bibliography.

Cover page format meets APA criteria.
Exceptional

All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.

Fewer than 3 errors in format and punctuation in bibliography.

Cover page format meets APA criteria.



Keywords:
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