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Art History Research Paper Rubric 
Research Paper Rubric for GARTH 205
Rubric Code: D47854
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

100 pts

Very Good

89 pts

Average

79 pts

Undeveloped

65 pts

Unacceptable

55 pts

Summary & Submission
25 %

NOTE:

You will receive a failing grade for the paper if you do not cite your work.

Excellent

- Student demonstrates an outstanding ability to use research and identify scholarly sources
- argument is coherent and well supported by referenced sources
- Includes five scholarly sources (textbook does not count towards this requirement)
Very Good

- Student demonstrates an adequate ability to use research and identify scholarly sources
- argument is coherent and supported by referenced sources
- Includes five sources (textbook does not count)
Average

- Student demonstrates a limited ability to use research and identify scholarly sources
- argument is vague but supported by referenced sources
- Includes four scholarly or five non-scholarly sources or the book source is missing (textbook does not count)
Undeveloped

- Student demonstrates little or no ability to use research and argues with little understanding of their research topic
- Includes three scholarly or four non-scholarly sources or the book source is missing (textbook does not count)
Unacceptable

- Student either did not submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the discussion.
Content & Development
25 %

Excellent

- Art fully identified: Title; artist, date.
- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
-Illustrations included and sources indicated
- Clear and well integrated formal description of art to support analysis
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Very Good

- Art fully identified: Title; artist; date.
- Content is accurate and persuasive.
-Illustrations included and sources indicated
- Clear formal description of art to support analysis
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Average

- Art fully identified: Title; artist; date.
- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
-Illustrations included and sources indicated
- Formal description included but vague.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Undeveloped

- Art not fully identified: Title; artist; date.
- Content is incomplete.
-Illustrations included and but sources are not indicated and/or images are not referenced within the body of the paper
- Formal description included but vague
- Questions were not adequately answered.
Unacceptable

- Art not identified and unacceptable.
- No formal descriptions
-Illustrations not included
- Student did not follow assignment guidelines
Organization & Structure
25 %

Excellent

-Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
-Thesis statement is clear and relates clearly to the content of the paper
- Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
- Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Very Good

- Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.
-Thesis statement is clear and relates to content of the paper. Few
- Paragraph transitions are present.
- Conclusion is logical.
Average

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.
Undeveloped

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
- Conclusion is missing.
Unacceptable

- Unacceptable
- No identifiable thesis.
- Student either did not submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.
Format & Length
15 %

Excellent

- Paper follows Chicago format and uses footnotes.
-Bibliography & cover page copy included
- Paper fulfills length requirements
-Format enhances readability of paper.
- Font and spacing correct
Very Good

- Paper follows Chicago format and uses footnotes.
-Bibliography & cover page copy included
- Paper fulfills length requirements
- Occasional footnote error (such as one or two missing page numbers)
Average

- Paper follows a citation style, some errors. Notes are not in footnote form.
-Bibliography & cover page copy included
- Paper is over or under word length.
-Text or footnotes are not formatted correctly
Undeveloped

- Paper does not follow any citation style, citations are not in footnote form.
-Bibliography included but incomplete or cover page copy missing
- Paper is inadequate or excessive in length.
-Paper is not double spaced
Unacceptable

- Unacceptable
- Paper does not follow a citation style.
-Bibliography missing
-Cover page copy missing
- Student did not follow assignment guidelines
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
10 %

Excellent

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Very Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Average

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

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

- Unacceptable
- Student either did not submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.










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