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Research Paper 
Topic Paper
Rubric Code: R68466
By smulhern
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Exceptionality Research Project
  4 Exemplary

4 pts

3 Competent

3 pts

2 Progress

2 pts

1 Initial Stage

1 pts

Quality of Research

4 Exemplary

Research includes a variety of sources (5 or more), Information is relevant to topic, and shows mastery of research, providing in-depth analysis.
3 Competent

Research includes sources that are mostly reliable. Citation errors are minor. Most information relevant to topic. Research shows sufficient mastery of topic.
2 Progress

Failed to cite at 4 variety of sources. Reliability of sources questionable, most not relevant to topic. Research doesn't show full understanding of topic.
1 Initial Stage

Little to no sources cited. Minimal research, general and vague.
Content

4 Exemplary

Topic of exceptionality is clearly defined. Claims are supported with research and data. Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, and definite introduction and conclusion.
3 Competent

Topic of exceptionality stated clearly.
Research used to support claims, but lacking depth and clarity. Organization is slightly clear.
2 Progress

Support for topic of exceptionality is scarce, claims are backed with little to no data. Paper is lacking clear transitions between paragraphs.
1 Initial Stage

Support for the topic of exceptionality is unclear or nonexistant, insufficient. Organizational methods are nonexistant.
Grammar/Spelling

4 Exemplary

Word choice appropriate for type of paper. No errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and subject-verb agreement.
3 Competent

Correct word choice for this type of paper.
Few spelling, agreement, punctuation, capitalization, and tense errors.
2 Progress

Fairly effective word choice for this type of paper.Little to no spelling errors.
Fewer than three errors in agreement, with little to no punctuation and capitalization errors.
1 Initial Stage

Ineffective word choice for this type of paper. Many errors in spelling, agreement, tense, capitalization, and punctuation.
Mechanics

4 Exemplary

The paper followed the directions for the mechanics of the paper. The length of the paper was completed.
3 Competent

The paper did not use 12 font/or did not double space.
The length of the paper was completed.
2 Progress

The paper did not use 12 font and use double space. The length of the paper was completed.
1 Initial Stage

The paper did not use 12 font and use double space. The length of the paper was completed. The length of the paper was not completed





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