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Undergraduate Research Paper 
Research Paper - Turabian Format
Research the approved topic. Submit a typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following Turabian guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 6-10 scholarly resources and at least 15 footnotes (Study Bibles and English dictionaries excepted). Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, logic, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code: H238B62
By treiger
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent- A

20 pts

Good-B

18 pts

Fair-C

15 pts

Poor-D

10 pts

Fail-F

0 pts

Quality of research

Excellent- A

--Cited 6 or more scholarly 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, strong revealing of new insights gained
Good-B

--Cited 5 scholarly sources
--Sources mostly reliable; citation errors minor
--Most information relevant to thesis
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficent depths; shows some applications of insights gained
Fair-C

--Cited only 4 or less scholarly sources or only cited one type of source
--Source reliability questionable
--Omitted information makes it difficult for the reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research; does not show student has made personal connections with the material
Poor-D

--Failed to cite sources
--Source reliability questionable --Omitted information that interferes with ability of reader to find the source
--Minimal information relevant to thesis
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research; does not show student understands the research
Fail-F
Content

Excellent- A

--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.
Good-B

--Topic is appropriate for sufficient for length of paper
--Support for thesis sufficient
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion sufficient
Fair-C

--Topic is appropriate but does is not sufficient for length of paper
--Support for thesis poor or surface
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity
Poor-D

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research
--Support for thesis insufficient
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion are minimal
Fail-F
Logic

Excellent- A

--Excellent job structuring and supporting arguments
--Properly analyzes and counter-argues points made by sources
--Properly represents the positions of others
--Identifies logical fallacies correctly
Good-B

--Good job structuring and supporting arguments
--Counter-argues and interacts with sources
--Recognizes most logical fallacies
Fair-C

--Argument exists without much structure or support
--Interacts with sources
--Is aware of logical fallacies
Poor-D

--Does not put forth a cogent argument
--Does not interact with sources
--Misrepresents the positions of others
--Shows no knowledge of logical fallacies
Fail-F
Grammar and Format

Excellent- A

--No run-on sentences
--No fragments
--No spelling errors
--No errors in subject/verb agreement, pronouns/ante-cedents, or tense
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors--
--Margins, spacing, and font are per Turabian and as requested
Good-B

--Only one run-on sentence OR only one fragment
--2 spelling errors
--2 errors in agreement, pronouns/ante-cedents, or tense
-- 2 punctuation or capitalization errors
--Margins, spacing, and font are in Turabian format with 1 minimal error
Fair-C

--2-4 run-on sentences OR fragments
--3-5 spelling errors
--3-5 errors in agreement, pronouns/ante-cedents, or tense
--3 -5 punctuation or capitalization errors
--Margins, spacing, and font loosely follow Turabian format
Poor-D

--5+ run-on sentences OR fragments
--6+ spelling errors
--6+ errors in agreement, pronouns/ante-cedents, or tense
-- 5+ punctuation or capitalization errors
--Margins, spacing, and font are not Turabian style
Fail-F
Works Cited/Bibliography

Excellent- A

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

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

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography
--3+ errors in format or punctuation
Poor-D

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography
--4+ errors in format or punctuation
Fail-F



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