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Research Paper
Research Paper
Research Paper Scoring Rubric
Rubric Code:
Q23W3XA
By
adhuskin
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Subject:
Education
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Graduate
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Criteria for Essay
100 points
Excellent
(N/A)
Good
(N/A)
Fair
(N/A)
Poor
(N/A)
Introduction/Thesis Statement
15 points
Excellent
Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. The introduction gives adequate background on the group and topics being discussed in the research paper. The thesis is narrow and takes a clear stance for the underserved gifted population being discussed.
Good
Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. Background on the research topic is not clear and specific. The thesis begins to take a stance but is not a specific area of concern in our field.
Fair
Introduction and thesis statement introduce the research topic but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they do not emphasize the author's point.
Poor
Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce the research topic, or they may not be a complete sentence. No controlling point about the subjects is evident.
Evidence of Knowledge
Synthesis of Research
10pts
Excellent
A clearly focused discussion and related topics are provided for the focus group. This section sets the tone for what is recommended in the findings.
Good
.A discussion with some supporting evidence is presented for the focus group. This section previews what is recommended for this group in this findings
Fair
There are several topics and related details provided for the focus group. This section simply provides a 'check lists' for this group as stated by the findings.
Poor
There are no clear topics of discussion or central issues focused on. These are not provided in a way to support the overall stance of the paper.
Research Identified
20pts
Excellent
A strong case is made for at least 2 works in this domain. The findings are significant.
There is some theory to why this is a common concern in our field.
An example is provided for each.
Good
A case is made for at least 2 works in this domain. The findings are simple but true.
There is some theory to why this is a common concern in our field.
Examples may or may not be provided for each.
Fair
A case is made that research in this area does exist. They are vague. The findings are not significant.
There is little theory to why this is a concern in our field.
An example may or may not be provided.
Poor
There is no clear research identified or provided.
Recommendation for change
20pts
Excellent
Educator practices are shared for this group and age and are exceptional. These are well cited and supported with research. These are offered as solutions to the practices listed above as concerns. Practices clearly align with NAGC position statement.
Good
Educator practices are shared for this group and age and are exceptional. These are well cited and supported with research. These are offered as solutions to the practices listed above as concerns. Practices may not clearly align with NAGC position statement
Fair
Educator practices are considered for this domain and age. These are not well cited and supported with research. They are simply 'good ideas'. They do not provide solutions. No reference to the NAGC position statement is made.
Poor
There is no attempt to incorporate sources or current educator practices.
Well cited/supported
Unity & Coherence
15pts
Excellent
The entire paper is well cited and supported. The writer uses all they learned on the topic. Reference to our work this semester and other sources read are added to bring credibility to our field.
Good
The entire paper is cited with a few minor errors. The writer references what they learned in the course. Reference to our work this semester and other sources read are noted.
Fair
Most of the paper is cited correctly with resources. The writer doesn't use materials from our course. No other sources are mentioned.
Poor
No connection to our coursework.
APA
10pts
Excellent
The paper uses APA formatting consistently. The font and layout as well as headings and subheadings all use APA formatting. There are intext citations as well as citations for direct quotes. The final reference list is provided in APA formatting and is excellent.
Good
The paper uses APA formatting inconsistently. The font and layout as well as headings and subheadings all use APA formatting. There are intext citations as well as citations for direct quotes most of the time. The final reference list is provided in APA formatting and is fair to good.
Fair
The paper uses APA formatting. There are numerous errors. The font and layout as well as headings and subheadings are not accurate. There are missing intext citations as well as in correct citations for direct quotes. The final reference list is provided but the formatting is incorrect.
Poor
The paper does not use APA formatting consistently. The paper is not formatted correctly. There are no intext citations and missing citations for direct quotes. The reference list is not edited correctly.
Mechanics
10pts
Excellent
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. This is exceptional graduate level work! The paper is easy to read and makes a strong case for best practices for all special population gifted learners
Good
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay. The paper is well written at the graduate level. The tone is professional yet passionate.
Fair
A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned. The tone and purpose is fair to good. Transitions are appropriate.
Poor
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Keywords:
Child Development
Subjects:
English
Education
Types:
Writing
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