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Research Paper Rubric
Rubric Code: NX98A77
By soncqss
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Great

15 pts

Good

10 pts

Acceptable

5 pts

BAD

1 pts

Quality of research

Great

--Cited 5 sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good

--Cited 4-3 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Research of sufficent depth.
Acceptable

--Failed to cite at least 2-1 source
--Source reliability questionable.
--Some information relevant to topic.
--Information provided to support topic
--Surface research.
BAD

-- no sources cited
--Source reliability questionable.
--Little information relevant to topic.
--Minimal research.
Content and Thesis Statement

Great

--Writer clearly explains the literary and cultural influences that shaped mental health
--Research support for topic is complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer is involved with subject.
--Clear, appropriate organization, (text structure) with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good

--The topic is stated clearly, but the research support for topic is lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Acceptable

--The thesis is not clear, but can generally be inferred.
--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking in clarity and/or appropriateness.
BAD

--Topic unclear or non-existent
--Or, support for topic insufficient,
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion inappropriate or non-existent.
Works Cited

Great

--Format appropriate for Works Cited page.
--All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited page.
Good

--Most sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Acceptable

--Few sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
BAD

-- Sources not properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
--OR no bibliography.
Grammar and Mechanics

Great

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--Less than three spelling errors.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
-- 3 - 5 spelling errors
--Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Acceptable

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than five spelling errors.
-- Several punctuation or capitalization errors.
BAD

-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
-- Ineffective word choice.
--Many distracting spelling errors.

-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
Outline

Great

-A properly formatted outline is included.
-The items and sections in the outline are aligned to the organization of the paper.
Good

-An outline is included, but there are a few errors in formatting.
-Most of the items and sections in the outline are aligned to the organization of the paper.
Acceptable

-An outline is included, but there are many errors in its format.
-The items and sections in the outline are not aligned to the organization of the paper.
BAD

-No outline is included.
-The outline has very little relation to the paper.



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