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Final Research Paper Rubric 
Final Research Paper Rubric
Research the approved topic. Submit one 5-7 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following APA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 4 resources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code: GXA5AA5
By dingm021
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Content
40 pts

Excellent

40 pts
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
--All information is analyzed thoughtfully, not just summarized
Good

30 pts
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Most information is analyzed, some just summarized
Fair

20 pts
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Some information is analyzed, much is just summarized
Poor

10 pts
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Information is merely stated or summarized
Total Score
Formatting
10 pts

Excellent

10 pts
--Paper is at least 5 full pages in length
--Title page is properly formatted
--double spaced
--12 pt., Times New Roman
--1" margins
Good

8 pts
--Paper is at least 4 pages in length
--Title page is properly formatted
--double spaced
--12 pt., Times New Roman
--1" margins
Fair

6 pts
--Paper is at least 3 pages in length
--Title page is close to the proper format
-- font and margins partially correct
Poor

4 pts
--Paper is less than 2 pages in length
--Title page is missing
--font and margins not correct
Total Score
Grammar and Mechanics
20 pts

Excellent

20 pts
--No run-on sentences
--No fragments
--No spelling errors
--No errors in subject/verb agreement, pronouns or tense
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors
Good

16pts
--Only one run-on sentence OR only one fragment
--4 spelling errors
--4 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
-- 4 punctuation or capitalization errors
Fair

13 pts
--2 run-on sentences OR fragments
--3 spelling errors
--3 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
--3 punctuation or capitalization errors
Poor

10pts
--3 or more run-on sentences OR fragments
--More than 3 spelling errors
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors
Total Score
Quality of research
20 pts

Excellent

20 pts
--Cited 4 or more sources
--Sources are reliable and properly evaluated
--All information relevant to topic
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Good

16 pts
--Cited 3 sources
--Sources mostly reliable.
--Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Fair

13 pts
--Failed to cite 3 sources
--Source reliability questionable
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
Poor

10 pts
--Failed to cite sources
--Source reliability questionable
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
Total Score
Works Cited/Citations
10 pts

Excellent

10 pts
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography
-- No errors in format or punctuation
Good

8 pts
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation
Fair

6 pts
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation
Poor

4 Points
--deducted for plagiarism
--No sources properly cited in paper and/or bibliography
Total Score



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