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Research Paper Assignment & Research Assessment 
Research Paper Assignment & Research Assessment
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Rubric Code: R2W8A5X
By afcyatco
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Content & Development

Poor

-Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or relevant.
-Insufficient research;
Fair

-Content is not comprehensive
-Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
-Research is inadequate or does not address the topic
-Content inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Good

-Content is comprehensive, and accurate.
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts.
-Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Excellent

-Content is thorough, accurate, and relates to a specific purpose
- Major points are specific, stated clearly, and are well-supported.
- Research is appropriate, extensive and thorough.
-Course concepts are focused with clear a succinct writing
Organization & Structure

Poor

- Organization and structure detract from the concepts of the paper.
- Concepts are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Fair

- Structure of paragraph(s) is not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Concepts are disconnected
Good

-Organization and structure easy to follow
-Paragraph transitions adequate
- Concepts of the paragraphs are clear and supported by research
Excellent

- Well organized and clear flow of ideas.
- Paragraphs flow into each other with connective concepts
-Concepts of paragraphs are filled with details of support for thesis and topic sentences.

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Format

Poor

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formattting. [MLA style]
-Paragraphs are inadequate/excessive in length.
-Lacking appropriate MLA citations/format
Fair

- Paper follows most guidelines.
- Paper is over/ under word/page length.
- Some padding of paragraphs
-Attempts to use MLA citations / format
Good

- Paper follows designated guidelines.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
- MLA citations / format approximate correct format
Excellent

-Paper follows designated guidelines
[MLA style]
-Paper is appropriate in length
-Succinct and scholarly presentation
-MLA citations are well documented
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

Poor

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Fair

- Paper contains a few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear; sentences display consistently varied structure.
Excellent

- Correct grammatical construction
-Free of typos
-Compound/complex sentences
-Clear, correct technical vocabulary
-Strong use of correct language structure.
-Correct puncutation
Research Skills and Selection

Poor

--Articles selected are not representative or do not support topic, title and/or assignment
-Articles are not scholarly or obtained from peer reviewed journals
Fair

- Articles/resources selected are weekly representative or in support of topic, title and/or assignment
-Articles/resources are mixed with few scholarly / peer reviewed journals and some weak selections;
Good

-- Articles/resources selected are mostly representative and/or support topic, title and/or assignment
-Articles/resources are scholarly and obtained from peer reviewed journals
Excellent

-Articles/resources selected are current and demonstrate a thorough review of the literature
-Articles are representative and clearly support topic, title and/or assignment
-Articles are scholarly and obtained from peer reviewed journals






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