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Research Paper for Graduate Students 
Research Paper for Graduate Students
Rubric Code: E2284X6
By Mblackwell
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Graduate

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Description
  Poor

Poor

25 pts

Fair

Fair

40 pts

Excellent

Excellent

50 pts

Title Page

Poor

Unclear title, No relation to paper, not in correct format, and missing information.
Fair

All information is listed but one it's not in correct format or title is not related to subject.
Excellent

Creative title related to subject and follows correct format (Title, Authors name, Institution, and Proper Headings).
Abstract and Table of Contents

A brief summary of the paper and table of contents of paper
Poor

Information is not reflective on research paper.<BR>
More than 120 words and does not define unique terms. Table of contents is confusing, lacks correct formatting, or is incomplete/missing.
Fair

Information is related to body of paper, but has a few errors in format. Table of contents is generally clear with few errors. Follows APA format.
Excellent

Correctly reflects purpose of paper, self-contained, concise, and specific. 120 words or less. Most important information included (concepts, findings, or implications). Table of contents is informative, clear, and has no errors. Follows correct format
Format/Layout

Quotes and citations in APA style
Poor

Poorly follows the requirements of APA format.
Fair

Follows, for the most part, all of the requirements related to APA format. Some requirements are not followed.
Excellent

Closely follows all the requirements related to correct format.
Quality of Writing

The grammar, spelling, and punctuation within the paper
Poor

The paper is not well written, and contains many spelling errors and/or grammar errors. The paper is badly organized, lacks clarity and/or does not present ideas coherently. Is not written at graduate level and is not sophisticated.
Fair

The paper is well written for the most part, and contains few spelling or grammar errors, and addresses most of the issues regarding the topic with an in depth analysis. Is generally with graduate level writing skills, but not very sophisticated.
Excellent

The paper is well written and addresses all of the issues regarding the research topic with an in depth analysis. Is written with graduate level writing skills and sophistication.
Content

The paper is focused and well-developed
Poor

The paper is not objective and poorly addresses the topic of research. The information provided is not necessary or sufficient to discuss this topic.
Fair

The paper is objective and for the most part addresses the issues of the proposed topic. The information provided is necessary and sufficient for this topic.
Excellent

The paper is objective and addresses the issues of the proposed topic. The information provided is necessary and sufficient to discuss this topic.
References

APA Format
Poor

Some sources are listed, but they are not accurately documented in APA format.
Fair

All sources are accurately documented, but a few are not in the APA format.
Excellent

All sources are accurately documented in the APA format.
Organization

The thoughts and ideas within the paper
Poor

Not organized at all. Paper does not flow. Little to no transitions, introductions, conclusions, choppy and difficult to follow. Does not follow a logical order in regard to what topics are presented first, second, etc.
Fair

Somewhat organized with a few errors. Needs more transitions and further work on introductions and conclusions. Follows a logical order in regard to how the material is presented
Excellent

Clear with an Introduction,body, and conclusion. Subheadings when needed. Paper flows with transitions into each paragraph. Logical order is created and develops a gradual unfolding of increased complexity of concepts that build upon each other.
Length

Follows classroom guidelines
Poor

Paper has 25 or fewer pages in total. Includes title page, table of contents, and/or references in page length.
Fair

Paper has 25 - 27 pages in total. Does not include title page, table of contents, or references in page length.
Excellent

Paper has all 28-35 pages in total. Does not include title page, table of contents, or references in page length.




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