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Peer Evaluation-Critical Research Paper 
Research the approved topic. Submit one 7-8 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following APA guidelines.
Rubric Code: UA4B64
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Needs Improvement

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Quality of research

Needs Improvement

-Failed to cite sources.
-Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
-Some information relevant to thesis.
-Information provided to support some elements of topic
-Surface research.
Fair

-Failed to cite 5 sources.
-Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
-Some information relevant to thesis.
-Information provided to support some elements of topic.
-Surface research.
Good

-Cited 5 sources.
-Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
-Most information relevant to thesis.
-Sufficient information provided.
-Research of sufficient depth.
Excellent

-Cited 5 or more sources.
-Sources reliable and properly cited.
-All information relevant to topic.
-Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
-Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Content

Needs Improvement

-Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
-Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Fair

-Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
-Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Good

-Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.
-Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Excellent

-Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
-Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
-Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
-Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Works Cited/References

Needs Improvement

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
Fair

-Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Good

-All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-2 errors in format or punctuation.
Excellent

-All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-No more errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics

Needs Improvement

-Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-Correct word choice.
-More than 4 spelling errors.
-More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements.
Fair

- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-Correct word choice.
-More than 3 spelling errors. <BR>
-More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements.
Good

-Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-Fairly effective word choice.
-No more than 2 spelling errors.
-Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
-Met most style and min/max page requirements.
Excellent

-Consistent and appropriate voice.
-Sophisticated and precise word choice.
-No spelling errors.
-No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-No punctuation or capitalization errors.
-Met all style and min/max page requirements.
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Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research







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