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Basic Research Paper 
Basic Research Paper
Research Rubric
Rubric Code: KX8XA89
By mac2002ten
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

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  Needs Improvement

4 pts

Average

6 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Quality of research

Needs Improvement

--4 or fewer sources <BR>
--Source reliablility questionable. Some sources not cited. Omitted information interferes with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Little information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Insufficient information provided to support thesis.<BR>
--Minimal research.
Average

--Failed to cite at least 6 sources <BR>
--Source reliablility questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Some information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Information provided to support some elements of thesis.<BR>
--Surface research.
Good

--Cited 6 sources <BR>
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.<BR>
--Most information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Sufficient information provided to support most elements of thesis.<BR>
--Research of sufficent depth.
Excellent

--Cited 6 sources <BR>
--Sources reliable and properly cited.<BR>
--All information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of thesis.<BR>
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Content

Needs Improvement

--Thesis unclear or non-existent.<BR>
--Or, support for thesis insufficient, <BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
Average

--Thesis poorly stated.<BR>
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Good

--Thesis stated clearly.<BR>
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Excellent

--Thesis clear, interesting.<BR>
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.<BR>
--Writer involved with subject.<BR>
--Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
References

Needs Improvement

-- Sources not properly cited in both paper and references page.<BR>
-- Many errors in format or punctuation.<BR>
--OR no bibliography.
Average

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and references page.<BR>
-- Multiple errors in format or punctuation.
Good

--All sources properly cited in both paper and references page.<BR>
-- Few errors in format or punctuation.
Excellent

--All sources properly cited in both paper and references page.<BR>
-- Almost zero or no errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics

Needs Improvement

-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.<BR>
-- Ineffective word choice.<BR>
--Spelling errors.<BR>
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
Average

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Correct word choice.<BR>
--Few spelling errors.<BR>
--Few errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Fairly effective word choice.<BR>
--No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check.<BR>
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.<BR>
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.<BR>
--No spelling errors.<BR>
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Cover Page

Needs Improvement

--Format does not meet criteria.<BR>
--Many errors
Average

--Format does not completely meet criteria. <BR>
--Few errors.
Good

--Format appropriate to meet criteria.<BR>
--No more than 2 errors
Excellent

--Format appropriate to meet criteria. <BR>
--No errors



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research


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