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Research Paper-RS 303 
Research Paper-Human Ecology
The Research Paper investigates a topic which relates to the RS 303 course content and the Group Project. Adapted from "Research Paper Rubric," Cole Library, Cornell College
Rubric Code: PX593A4
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8.5 pts

Fair

7.3 pts

Below Expectations

6.6 pts

Topic Focus
5 pts

Excellent

Topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by statement of a position or hypothesis (research question)
Good

Topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is about a specific topic but the writer has not established a position.
Fair

The topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment.
Below Expectations

The topic is not clearly defined.
Depth of Discussion
5 pts

Excellent

In-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the paper.
Good

In-depth discussion and elaboration in most sections of the paper.
Fair

Pertinent information emitted, or content runs on excessively. Quotations from others outweigh the writer's own ideas excessively.
Below Expectations

Cursory discussion in all the sections of the paper, or brief discussion in only a few sections.
Cohesiveness
5 pts

Excellent

Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next without the need for headings. Writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.
Good

Mostly ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with some minor disjointedness. Writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.
Fair

Sometimes ties together information from all sources. Paper does not flow - disjointedness is apparent. Writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.
Below Expectations

Does not tie information together. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues. Writing does not demonstrate understanding of relationships among material obtained from all sources.
Integration of Knowledge
5 pts

Excellent

Demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer's own insights. Concluding remarks show analysis and synthesis of ideas.
Good

Demonstrates the the author, for the most part, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper.
Fair

Demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course.
Below Expectations

Does not demonstrate that the author has fully understood and applied concepts learned in the course.
Mechanics
5 pts

Excellent

Free of mechanical errors; smooth flow and effective transitions enhance strong scholarly communication
Good

Generally follows mechanical conventions, but with some minor errors; appropriate transitions
Fair

Frequent mechanical errors; ineffective transitions and flow from point to point
Below Expectations

Numerous mechanical errors, making comprehension almost impossible
Information Literacy
5 pts

Excellent

Information literacy skills are demonstrated through at least FIVE evaluative annotations for substantial sources found through the CPP Library databases. Annotations must include: 1. author credentials 2. a description of the intended audience 3. a discussion about purpose/bias/point of view 4. a discussion of currency of the source 5. an explanation about why the source is relevant to the paper. A works cited page includes at least 5 QUALITY sources that are incorporated into the paper.
Good

Information literacy skills are demonstrated through at least FOUR evaluative annotations for substantial sources found through the CPP Library databases. Annotations must include: 1. author credentials 2. description of the intended audience 3. discussion about purpose/bias/point of view 4. an explanation about why the source is
relevant to the paper. A works cited page includes at least 4 QUALITY sources that are incorporated into the paper.
Fair

Information literacy skills are demonstrated through at least THREE evaluative annotations for substantial sources found through the CPP Library databases. databases. Annotations must include: 1. author credentials 2. description of the intended audience 3. explanation about why the source is relevant to the paper. A works cited page includes at least 3 QUALITY sources that
are incorporated into the paper.
Below Expectations

Any of the following: ­ inferior or missing annotations ­author credentials missing ­type of source/audience missing ­works cited page missing ­fewer than 3 QUALITY sources too many free web sources or low ­quality, inadequate or inferior sources are used, sources not incorporated
in paper.





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