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Research Paper 
Research Paper
Research Paper Scoring Rubric
Rubric Code: E22C5XX
By karenlindeman
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Graduate

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80 points
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Introduction/Thesis Statement

5 points
Excellent

Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. The introduction gives adequate background on the age and topics being discussed in the research paper. The thesis is narrow and takes a clear and debatable stance on the child development disconnect for the age of focus.
Good

Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. Background on the research topic is not clear and specific. The thesis begins to take a stance but is not a specific disconnect in our field.
Fair

Introduction and thesis statement introduce the research topic but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they do not emphasize the author's point.
Poor

Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce the research topic, or they may not be a complete sentence. No controlling point about the subjects is evident.
Child Development

Domains and Milestones

10pts
Excellent

A clearly focused domain and related milestones are provided for the focus age group. This section sets the tone for what is developmentally appropriate for this age in this domain. .
Good

.A domain is chosen and it has the related milestones for the focus age group. This section reviews what is developmentally appropriate for this age in this domain
Fair

There are several domains and related milestones provided for the focus age group. This section simply provides milestones as 'check lists' for this age in this domain. .
Poor

There are no apparent domains or milestones focused on. These are not provided in a way to support the overall stance of the paper.
Disconnects Identified

10pts
Excellent

A strong case is made for at least 3 disconnects in this domain. The disconnects are significant.
There is some theory to why this is a common concern in our field.
An example is provided for each.
Good

A case is made for at least 3 disconnects in this domain. The disconnects are simple but true.
There is some theory to why this is a common concern in our field.
Examples may or may not be provided for each.
Fair

A case is made that disconnects in this domain do exist. They are vague. The disconnects are not significant.
There is little theory to why this is a concern in our field.
An example may or may not be provided.
Poor

There is no clear disconnect provided.
DAP

20pts
Excellent

Each of the three disconnects noted in this domain for this age is specifically clarified. Developmentally appropriate practices are shared for this domain and age and are exceptional. These are well cited and supported with research and align to the NAEYC position statement. These are offered as solutions to the practices listed above as 'disconnects'.
Good

Each of the disconnects noted in this domain for this age is clarified. Developmentally appropriate practices are shared for this domain and age. These are cited and supported with research and the NAEYC position statement. These are offered as solutions to the practices listed above as 'disconnects' but they do not clearly align.
Fair

The disconnects noted in this domain for this age identified. Developmentally appropriate practices are considered for this domain and age. These are not well cited and supported with research. They are simply 'good ideas'. They do not provide solutions. No reference to the NAYEC position statement is made.
Poor

There is no attempt to incorporate sources or be developmentally appropriate.
Well cited/supported

Unity & Coherence

15pts
Excellent

The entire paper is well cited and supported. The writer uses all they learned in the course, ECED 700. Reference to our work this semester and the two books read are added to bring credibility to our field.
Good

The entire paper is cited with a few minor errors. The writer references what they learned in the course, ECED 700. Reference to our work this semester and the two books read are added noted.
Fair

Most of the paper is cited correctly with resources. The writer doesn't use materials from our course, ECED 700. The books we read are not mentioned.
Poor

No connection to our coursework.
APA

10pts
Excellent

The paper uses APA formatting consistently. The font and layout as well as headings and subheadings all use APA formatting. There are intext citations as well as citations for direct quotes. The final reference list is provided in APA formatting and is excellent.
Good

The paper uses APA formatting inconsistently. The font and layout as well as headings and subheadings all use APA formatting. There are intext citations as well as citations for direct quotes most of the time. The final reference list is provided in APA formatting and is fair to good.
Fair

The paper uses APA formatting. There are numerous errors. The font and layout as well as headings and subheadings are not accurate. There are missing intext citations as well as in correct citations for direct quotes. The final reference list is provided but the formatting is incorrect.
Poor

The paper does not use APA formatting consistently. The paper is not formatted correctly. There are no intext citations and missing citations for direct quotes. The reference list is not edited correctly.
Mechanics

10pts
Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. This is exceptional graduate level work! The paper is easy to read and makes a strong case for best practices due to development for all young children.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay. The paper is well written at the graduate level. The tone is professional yet passionate.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned. The tone and purpose is fair to good. Transitions are appropriate.
Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.



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