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Research Essay Rubric 
This rubric will be used to evaluate all submitted research essays.
Rubric Code: Y324W6
By rwalker51
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Communication Holistic

Poor

There is no discernible organization apparent in the essay. It is unfocused, confusing, and difficult to understand and follow.
Fair

There is some discernible organization apparent in the essay, but several errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, and spelling detract from the overall meaning and intent of the essay.
Good

The essay is organized and focused on the chosen topic. A few errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are apparent, but they do not occlude the overall meaning and intent of the essay.
Excellent

The essay is very well organized and clearly focused on the chosen topic. If there are any minor errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation, they do not detract from the overall meaning and intent of the essay.
Number of Credible Sources

Poor

The essay includes one or no cited credible sources.
Fair

The essay includes at least two cited credible sources, but there may not be evidence of additional located and consulted sources.
Good

The essay includes at least three cited credible sources, but there is no evidence of at least five located, evaluated, and consulted sources.
Excellent

The essay includes at least three cited sources, and there is a bibliography of at least five credible sources that were located, evaluated, and consulted.
Length/Thoroughness

Poor

The essay is either less than three pages in length, or the topic is not explained/described or supported by details and examples.
Fair

The essay is about three pages in length, but the topic may not be adequately explained/described and supported by valid details/examples.
Good

The essay is at least three typed pages in length, and the topic is adequately explained/described and supported by valid details/examples.
Excellent

The essay is at least three typed pages in length, and the topic is thoroughly explained/described and supported by valid details/examples from credible sources.
Appropriate Style/Tone

Poor

The essay does not give background information nor does it adequately explain/describe the topic. There is no reflective style/tone in the conclusion.
Fair

The essay may not give complete background information, or it may not adequately explain/describe the topic.
There is some apparent reflective style/tone, but it not sufficient.
Good

The essay gives adequate background for the topic and explains/describes it sufficiently. It also concludes with a reflective style/tone with what the student learned from completing the assignment.
Excellent

The essay gives good background and explains/describes the topic in exceptional detail. It also concludes with a reflective style/tone in which the student relates what he or she learned from completing this assignment.




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