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Local Architecture Research Paper Rubric
Rubric Code: TX34435
By Wbriant
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

100 pts

Very Good

85 pts

Average

75 pts

Undeveloped

65 pts

Unacceptable

55 pts

Summary & Submission
25 %

NOTE:<BR>
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You will receive a failing grade for the paper if you do not cite your work.
Excellent

- Student demonstrates an outstanding ability to use research and identify local & scholarly sources<BR>
- argument is coherent and well supported by referenced sources
Very Good

- Student demonstrates an adequate ability to use research and identify local sources<BR>
- argument is coherent and supported by referenced sources
Average

- Student demonstrates a limited ability to use research and identify sources<BR>
- argument is vague but supported by referenced sources
Undeveloped

- Student demonstrates little or no ability to use research and argues with little understanding of their research topic
Unacceptable

- Student either did not submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the discussion.
Content & Development
25 %

Excellent

- Content is well researched an comprehensive; relates significant historical and physical details about the Quilt Museum<BR>
-Illustrations included as necessary and sources indicated<BR>
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.<BR>
- Argument is fully developed
Very Good

- Content is well researched and clearly examines an aspect of the Quilt Museum or relates a historical topic to the museum<BR>
-Illustrations included as necessary and sources indicated<BR>
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear<BR>
-Argument is developed.
Average

- Content is not comprehensive or accurate. Connections to the Quilt Museum are vague or undeveloped.<BR>
-Illustrations included <BR>
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.<BR>
- Argument needs development
Undeveloped

- Content is incomplete. Connections to the Quilt Museum are not fully addressed <BR>
- Questions were not adequately answered.<BR>
- Argument is undeveloped
Unacceptable

- Student did not follow assignment guidelines and paper lacks clear development of a topic related to the Quilt Museum
Organization & Structure
25 %

Excellent

-Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.<BR>
-Thesis statement is clear and relates directly to the content of the paper<BR>
- Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.<BR>
- Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Very Good

- Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.<BR>
-Thesis statement is clear and relates to content of the paper. <BR>
- Paragraph transitions are present.<BR>
- Conclusion is logical.
Average

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. <BR>
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.<BR>
- Conclusion is missing, or, if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.
Undeveloped

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.<BR>
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.<BR>
- Conclusion is missing.
Unacceptable

- Unacceptable<BR>
- No identifiable thesis.<BR>
- Student either did not submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.
Format & Length
15 %

Excellent

- Paper follows Chicago format and uses footnotes. <BR>
-Bibliography included<BR>
- Paper fulfills length requirements<BR>
-Format enhances readability of paper.<BR>
- Font and spacing correct
Very Good

- Paper follows Chicago format and uses footnotes.<BR>
-Bibliography included<BR>
- Paper fulfills length requirements<BR>
- Occasional footnote error (such as one or two missing page numbers)
Average

- Paper follows a citation style, some errors. Notes are not in footnote form.<BR>
-Bibliography included<BR>
- Paper is over or under word length.<BR>
-Text or footnotes are not formatted correctly
Undeveloped

- Paper does not follow any citation style, citations are not in footnote form.<BR>
-Bibliography included but incomplete <BR>
- Paper is inadequate or excessive in length.<BR>
-Paper is not double spaced
Unacceptable

- Unacceptable<BR>
- Paper does not follow a citation style.<BR>
-Bibliography missing<BR>
- Student did not follow assignment guidelines
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
10 %

Excellent

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.<BR>
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Very Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.<BR>
- Language is clear; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Average

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.<BR>
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Undeveloped

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. <BR>
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Unacceptable

- Unacceptable<BR>
- Student either did not submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.






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