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Research Paper
Rubric Code: K24A2C7
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Exemplarary

25 pts

Proficient

20 pts

Developing

15 pts

Novice

10 pts

Explanation and Defense of Topic Choice
50 %

Exemplarary

Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction and methods

Content is presented in an informative and objective manner that supports the research statement.

.50 x 25 = 12.5
Proficient

Organization, transitions, introduction, and methods slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

Content is is informative but lacks objective summarizing


.50 x 20 = 10
Developing

Organization, transitions, introduction, and methods lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

Content is not clearly summarized

.50 x 15 = 7.5
Novice

Organization, transitions, introduction, and methods lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.



.50 x 10 = 5
Connection to Research and Quality of References
25 %

Exemplarary

Discussion is supported by research.

Cited 5 or more sources, three of which were peer reviewed
Sources are reliable and properly evaluated.
All information relevant to topic
Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.

.25 x 25 = 6.25
Proficient

Limited reference of support from the research.

Cited less than five sources or fewer than three peer reviewed
Sources mostly reliable.
Citation errors minor.
Most information relevant to topic.
Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.

.25 x 20 = 5
Developing

Lacks support from the research.

Cited less than five sources and less than three peer reviewed
Source reliability questionable.
Information provided to support some elements of topic

.25 x 15 = 3.75
Novice

Content lacks objective presentation of research.

Failed to cite sources
Source reliability questionable.
Information provided to support some elements of topic

.25 x 10 = 2.5
Grammar and Formatting
15 %

Exemplarary

No run-on sentences
No fragments
No spelling errors
No errors in subject/verb agreement, pronouns or tense
No punctuation or capitalization errors

All required sources properly cited in both paper and references.
No errors in format or punctuation.
Correct usage of CMS Author-Date citations


.15 x 25 = 3.75
Proficient

Minimal run-on sentences or fragments
Minimal spelling errors
Minimal errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
Minimal punctuation or capitalization errors

All sources properly cited in both paper and references.
Few (less than 4) errors in format or punctuation.

.15 x 20 = 3
Developing

Some run-on sentences or fragments
Some spelling errors
Some errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
Some punctuation or capitalization errors

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and references.
More than than 5 errors in format or punctuation.

.15 x 15 = 2.25
Novice

Several run-on sentences or fragments
Several spelling errors
Several errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
Several punctuation or capitalization errors

No sources properly cited in paper and/or references.

.15 x 10 = 1.5
Promptness
10 %

Exemplarary

Paper submitted on time.

.10 x 25 = 2.5
Proficient
Developing
Novice

Paper submitted late.

.10 x 10 = 1










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