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Research Paper (short) 
Research Paper (short) - Final
Used for short 2-5 page papers
Rubric Code: MX2AX8X
By AmySatt
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

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  Unacceptable

0 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts


1.5 pts

Satisfactory

2 pts


2.5 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts


3.5 pts

Exceptional

4 pts

Quality of Research
10 %

Unacceptable

Did not complete assignment.
Needs Improvement

Fails to cite 5 sources.<BR>
<BR>
Source reliability is questionable. <BR>
<BR>
Insufficient information provided to support thesis.
1.5 ( x 10 %)
Satisfactory

Fails to cite 5 sources.<BR>
Source reliability is<BR>
questionable.<BR>
Information provided<BR>
supports some of the thesis.
2.5 ( x 10 %)
Meets Expectations

5 works cited.
<BR>
Sources mostly reliable.<BR>
<BR>
Sufficient information provided to support thesis.<BR>
<BR>
Research of sufficient depth.
3.5 ( x 10 %)
Exceptional

5 + works cited.<BR>
<BR>
Sufficient information provided to support all elements of thesis.<BR>
<BR>
Research in-depth and beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Content & Development
50 %

Unacceptable

Did not complete assignment.
Needs Improvement

Thesis is unclear or nonexistent. Or, support for thesis is insufficient.<BR>
<BR>
Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.<BR>
<BR>
Some facts inaccurate.
1.5 ( x 50 %)
Satisfactory

Content is not<BR>
comprehensive and /or<BR>
persuasive.<BR>
Major points are addressed,<BR>
but not well supported.<BR>
Research is inadequate or<BR>
does not address course<BR>
concepts.<BR>
Content is inconsistent with<BR>
regard to purpose and clarity<BR>
of thought.
2.5 ( x 50 %)
Meets Expectations

Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.<BR>
<BR>
Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.<BR>
<BR>
Research is adequate and timely.<BR>
<BR>
Content and purpose of the writing are clear.<BR>
<BR>
Interesting to read.
3.5 ( x 50 %)
Exceptional

Support for thesis is complex, complete, and in-depth.<BR>
<BR>
Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.<BR>
<BR>
Very interesting to read.
Organization & Structure
20 %

Unacceptable

Did not complete assignment.
Needs Improvement

Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.<BR>
<BR>
Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.<BR>
<BR>
Paper does not develop in a logically consistent manner.
1.5 ( x 20 %)
Satisfactory

Structure of the paragraph is<BR>
not easy to follow.<BR>
Paragraph transitions need<BR>
improvement.<BR>
Some logical organization<BR>
present.
2.5 ( x 20 %)
Meets Expectations

Structure of the paragraph is mostly easy to follow.<BR>
<BR>
Organization mostly transparent, logical, and helpful.<BR>
<BR>
A pleasure to read.
3.5 ( x 20 %)
Exceptional

Structure of the paragraph is clear and easy to follow.<BR>
<BR>
Flow of ideas fluid and logical.<BR>
<BR>
Organization transparent, logical, and helpful.<BR>
<BR>
A pleasure to read.
Grammar & Mechanics
15 %

Unacceptable

Did not complete assignment.
Needs Improvement

Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.<BR>
<BR>
Ineffective word choice.<BR>
<BR>
More than 5 spelling errors and/or errors in agreement. More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
1.5 ( x 15 %)
Satisfactory

Voice is somewhat consistent<BR>
and appropriate.<BR>
Correct word choice.<BR>
Fewer than 5 spelling errors<BR>
and/or errors in agreement.<BR>
Fewer than 3 punctuation or<BR>
capitalization errors.
2.5 ( x 15 %)
Meets Expectations

Voice is mostly consistent and appropriate.<BR>
<BR>
Correct word choice.<BR>
<BR>
Fewer than 3 spelling errors and/or errors in agreement. No punctuation or capitalization errors.
3.5 ( x 15 %)
Exceptional

Consistent and appropriate voice.<BR>
<BR>
Sophisticated and precise word choice.<BR>
<BR>
No spelling errors.<BR>
No errors in agreement or tense. No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Works Cited & APA Style
5 %

Unacceptable

Did not complete assignment.
Needs Improvement

Sources not properly cited in paper and/or bibliography.<BR>
<BR>
More than 10 errors in format or punctuation (in bibliography).<BR>
<BR>
Cover page format does not meet APA criteria.
1.5 ( x 5 %)
Satisfactory

Not all sources properly cited<BR>
in both paper and<BR>
bibliography.<BR>
Fewer than 10 errors in<BR>
format and punctuation in<BR>
bibliography.<BR>
Cover page format does not<BR>
completely meet APA<BR>
criteria.
2.5 ( x 5 %)
Meets Expectations

All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
<BR>
Fewer than 5 errors in format and punctuation in bibliography.<BR>
<BR>
Cover page format meets APA criteria.
3.5 ( x 5 %)
Exceptional

All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
<BR>
Fewer than 3 errors in format and punctuation in bibliography.<BR>
<BR>
Cover page format meets APA criteria.



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