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POL 340 Comparative Analysis Research Paper 
Comparative Analysis Paper
Rubric Code: QX75CXX
By jpaanio
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Subject: Political Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Comparative Analysis Paper
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Formatting Requirements

Excellent

--Meets all formatting requirements.
--All sources properly cited in both paper and annotated bibliography.
Strong

--Meets most formatting requirements.
--Minor errors in required sections, citations, or other formatting.
--Minor errors in general formatting requirements.
--All sources cited in both paper and annotated bibliography.
Average

--Missing some formatting requirements.
--Incorrect paper sections.
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and annotated bibliography.
-- Multiple errors in citation format.
Needs Improvement

--Failed to follow instructions regarding formatting requirements.
--Missing multiple formatting requirements and/or not using required format and structure.
--Failed to cite sources or inability to find sources due to incorrect citations.
--Major, multiple errors in citation formatting.
Quality of Research and Analysis

Excellent

--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of thesis.
--Sources contribute to the paper in a significant way.
--Research in-depth and beyond the obvious.
Strong

--Sources reliable and are cited.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided to support most elements of thesis.
--Sources contribute to the paper in a significant way.
--Research of sufficient depth.
Average

--Some sources cited.
--Source reliability questionable.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Sources somewhat contribute to the paper in a significant way.
--Surface research.
Needs Improvement

--Failed to cite sources properly or inability to find sources due to lack of citations.
--Sources cited unreliable (i.e. random website with questionable information).
--Sources unrelated to thesis.
--Sources do not contribute to the paper in a significant way and are unrelated.
--Little to no research used in paper construction.
Quality of Content Analysis

Excellent

--Thesis of appropriate scope.
--Support for thesis complete, and in-depth.
--Writing readable and structure not confusing.
--Clear, appropriate organization.
--Excellent synthesis of research and application.
Strong

--Thesis somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper.
--Writing and various supporting points are clear and readable.
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusions mostly clear and appropriate.
--Good synthesis of research and application.
Average

--Thesis is too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Writing difficult to read & understand.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity.
--Not clear or organized synthesis of research and application.
Needs Improvement

--No clear thesis.
--No support for thesis, or lack of clear thesis results in disjointed content.
--Writing not readable.
--Organization, transitions, introduction and other sections do not fit together and/or relate.
--No substantive synthesis of research and application.
Quality of Writing and Grammar

Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate formal style of writing.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Writing flows well from sentence to sentence and section to section.
Strong

-- Style mostly consistent and appropriate for formal writing.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--Very few spelling errors and punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Meets most formal writing requirements.
--Paper mostly flows but may have a couple awkward transitions.
Average

-- Style somewhat consistent and appropriate for formal writing.
-- Correct word choice.
--Some spelling errors and punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Other multiple but minor grammatical errors.
--Paper does not flow and jumps from topic to topic or sentence to sentence without connecting ideas.
Needs Improvement

--Major grammatical and/or writing errors that make the paper difficult to read and understand.
--Multiple spelling errors and/or errors in punctuation or capitalization.
--Does not follow general writing style requirements.
--Does not flow and is very disjointed with no overall structure or transitions.
Content Development

Excellent

--Addresses problems and solutions in a complex way.
--Presents the issue(s) fully.
Strong

--Problems and solutions are presented, but author overlooks some of the complexity of them.
--Presents the issue mostly.
Average

--Further content development needed.
Needs Improvement

--Lacks substance and needs further development.



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