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Research Paper Introduction 
Research Proposal Introduction
Rubric Code: K23983C
By lfeleciano
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Research Intro Rubric
  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Needs Work

2 pts

Research Purpose/Question

Excellent

Research question is well stated and concise and clearly connects to the introduction of the research topic and the research problem. All key terms are defined.
Good

Research question is generally well stated and connects to the introduction of the research topic and the research problem although the connections could be strengthened. All key terms are defined.
Fair

Research question is not clearly stated and/or does not clearly connect to the introduction of the research topic and the research problem. One or more key terms may not be defined.
Needs Work

Research question is absent or has no connection to the research topic or the research problem. Most or all key terms are not defined.
Review of the literature

Excellent

Literature review is comprehensive but focused, describing only important and relevant studies and findings to provide context for the research question.
Good

Literature review is comprehensive but less focused, describing mostly relevant studies and findings to provide context for the research question although the relevance of one or more studies is less clear. .
Fair

Literature review relies heavily on one or two studies and the relevance of these sources in providing context for the research question is unclear.
Needs Work

Superficial review of the literature that lacks organization and does not develop a context for the research question. No quality references included.
Justification of Research Question

Excellent

Research question is well justified and a compelling case is made for the importance of the research (e.g., to address a gap in the literature, to resolve contradictory findings, unresolved issue stemming from prior research, issue of public concern, etc.)
Good

Research question is justified and a reasonable case is made for the importance of the research
Fair

Research question is justified although the case made for the importance of the research could be strengthened significantly.
Needs Work

No justification for the importance of the research question is provided.
Research Hypothesis

Excellent

Research hypothesis is clear, based on the research question and answers the research objective. The hypothesis is well substantiated by empirical literature.
Good

Research hypothesis is generally clear, based on the research question and answers the research objective. The hypothesis is substantiated by empirical literature although the relevance of this literature in justifying the hypothesis could be strengthened.
Fair

Research hypothesis may be unclear or may not be clearly based on the purpose of the study in order to answer the research objective. The hypothesis is not substantiated by empirical literature.
Needs Work

Lacks a hypothesis or the hypothesis presented does not support the purpose of the study or answer the research objective.
Writing Mechanics

Excellent

Extremely well written Introduction with only a couple of grammatical errors at most and no spelling errors or typos. Adheres to APA formatting guidelines.
Good

Well written Introduction with only a few grammatical errors and no spelling errors or typos. Mostly adheres to APA formatting guidelines with a couple of minor formatting errors at most.
Fair

Adequate Introduction but would benefit from stronger transition sentences. There are several grammatical errors and one or more spelling errors or typos. Generally adheres to APA formatting guidelines but does contain several APA formatting errors.
Needs Work

Poorly written paper that lacks organization. There are multiple grammatical errors. Little to no adherence to APA formatting guidelines.






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