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Writing Assignment Research Rubric

This rubric is for grading student's research project in AP Format

Rubric Code: B75329

By HeatherF

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Subject: Business

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Criterion
	Poor 5 pts	Fair 10 pts	Good 15 pts	Exceptional 20 pts
Thesis 20 pts	Poor The purpose / thesis of the writing is not evident.	Fair The purpose / thesis of the writing is slightly mentioned.	Good The purpose / thesis of the writing is generally understandable.	Exceptional The purpose / thesis of the writing is extremely clear, and precise.
Organization 20 pts	Poor The paper is hard to follow. Transitions are poor.	Fair Organization of the paper is not easily followed. -Introduction does not preview all major points. - Paragraph transition needs improvement.	Good Paper is well organized. Introduction previews major points. - Paragraph transitions is logical	Exceptional The paper contains a clear introduction, body, and conclusion flows from the body of paper. One idea per paragraph; logical transitions between paragraphs.
Topic Assessment 20 pts	Poor Paper presents inadequately researched topics for discussion, and is not in the classical five-part structure.	Fair Paper presents adequately researched topics for discussion, and is almost in the classical classical five-part structure.	Good Paper presents good researched and documented topics for discussion. -paper is in the classical classical five-part structure.	Exceptional Paper presents well researched and documented topics for discussion. -paper is in the classical classical five-part structure.
MLA Formatting 20 pts	Poor There are no in-text citations or reference page. MLA style is not evident in the paper.	Fair - Paper follows most APA guidelines. -Formattting is mostly accurate with most required components. Limited evidence of MLA style.	Good Paper follows MLA formatting guidelines. In-text citations were present but is not consistent with the reference page. MLA style is used appropriately throughout the paper.	Exceptional - Paper follows MLA formatting guidelines In-text citations were congruent with the reference page. APA style is used appropriately throughout the paper.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 20 pts	Poor Paper contains more than 8 errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.	Fair Paper contains less than 6-8 errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.	Good Paper contains less than 3-5 errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.	Exceptional - Paper contains less than 1-2 errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.
Current Resource Publications Cited 20 pts Integration and analysis	Poor Sources are not relevant. No evidence of integration of sources or analysis of information.	Fair Recent sources with questionable relevance. Integration of sources and analysis of information is lacking.	Good Most sources are recent and relevant. Some evidence of integration and analysis is present.	Exceptional At least 5 sources are recent and relevant. Integration of sources and analysis of information are exceptional.
Interview 20 pts	Poor Paper excludes a personally conducted interview and appendix.	Fair Paper includes components of the interview, yet aspects of the source are faulty, ie. reference, citation, documentation.	Good Paper adequately references a personally conducted interview. A signed transcript of the interview included.	Exceptional Paper accurately and effectively references and cites a personally conducted interview and signed transcript of the interview as an appendix.
Interview 20 pts	Poor	Fair	Good	Exceptional
Overall Assessment 20 pts	Poor The paper is unacceptable. It demonstrates a poor understanding of material covered. The paper does not meet the requirements.	Fair The paper is acceptable. It demonstrates a fair understanding of material covered. The requirements are marginally met.	Good The paper is good. It demonstrates an average understanding of material covered. The requirements are adequately met.	Exceptional The paper is exceptional. It demonstrates superior understanding of material covered. The requirements are fully met.

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