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Art History Research Paper 
Submit research paper of specified page limits typed on paper, double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font following CMS guidelines. Include a title, endnotes, and bibliography citing at least 3 resources used researching the paper (exclusive of assigned texts and articles). 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: YX34542
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Subject: Humanities  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

100 pts

Good

85 pts

Needs Improvement

70 pts

Unsatisfactory

55 pts

Quality of research
30 %

Excellent

--Cited 3 or more sources.
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information included.
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good

--Cited 3 sources.
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information included.
--Sufficient information provided.
--Research of sufficent depth.
Needs Improvement

-- Cited 2 sources.
--Source reliablility questionable.
-Information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic.
--Surface research.
Unsatisfactory

--Failed to cite up to 2 sources.
--Sources unreliable.
--Information interferes with ability of reader to understand paper.
--Irrelevant to thesis.
--Information does not support the topic.
--Surface research.
Content
40 %

Excellent

--Topic addresses all aspects of assignment, is appropriate breadth for length of paper & appropriate research topic.
--Contains clear and concise title, subtitles, illustrations, and resources page.
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--5 or more in-text citations are used to support the thesis.
--Writer involved w subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--Clear and appropriate organization, effective transitions, intro.
Good

--Topic includes most aspects of the project, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Contains somewhat clear and concise title, subtitles, illustrations, and resources page
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.<BR>
-- Less then 5 in text citations are used to support the thesis.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropri
Needs Improvement

--Topic includes some aspects of the project, of semi appropriate breadth for length of paper & a topic is partially clear.
-- Only 2-3 in text citations used to support thesis
--Includes title, but missing subtitles, illustrations, and resources page.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Unsatisfactory

--Topic unclear and includes no aspects of the project, of inappropriate breadth for length of paper.
--Missing title, subtitles, illustrations, and resources page.
--Support for thesis insufficient.
--No organization, transitions, introduction, and no conclusion.
Grammar and Mechanics
10 %

Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 2 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met most style and min/max page requirements.
Needs Improvement

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 3 spelling errors.
--More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Attepmted to meet style and/or min/max page requirements.
Unsatisfactory

-- Voice inconsistent and inappropriate.
-- Incorrect word choices.
--More than 5 spelling errors.
--More than 5 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 5 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Does not meet style and/or min/max page requirements.
Bibliography/ Resources
10 %

Excellent

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

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Very few errors in format or punctuation.
Needs Improvement

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Errors in format or punctuation do not compromise the ideas of the paper.
Unsatisfactory

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Errors in format or punctuation make ideas unclear.
Development
10 %

Excellent

Well defined introduction, body, and conclusion
Good

Piece lacks one of the following: introduction, body, or conclusion
Needs Improvement

Piece lacks more than one of the following: introduction, body, or conclusion
Unsatisfactory

Piece is uneven and fragmented.



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research







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