iRubric: Research Paper Assignment rubric

-Content is incomplete.

- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.

-Insufficient research; articles obtained from periodicals and not from scholarly/peer-reviewed journals

-Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.

-Major points are addressed, but not well supported.

-Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts.

-Content inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.

-Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.

- 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.

-Content is thorough, accurate, persuasive 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

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formattting. [APA style]

-Paragraphs are inadequate/excessive in length.

-Lacking appropriate APA citations/format

- Paper follows most guidelines.

- Paper is over/ under word/page length.

- Some padding of paragraphs

-Attempts to use APA citations / format

- Paper follows designated guidelines.

- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.

- APA citations / format approximate correct format

-Paper follows designated guidelines
[APA style]

-Paper is appropriate in length

-Succinct and scholarly presentation

-APA citations are well documented

-Conveys information without a sequence that the audience can understand

-Does not demonstrate grasp of information; cannot answer questions about subject

-Presentation read without eye contact

-Speaker mumbles; mispronounces words/terms; cannot be heard

-Conveys information in sequence that audience has difficulty following

-Not at ease with information; is able to answer only basic questions

-Reads presentation, occasionally makes eye contact

-Voice is low; speech rapid; incorrectly pronounces words/terms

-Conveys information in logical, interesting sequence

-Demonstrates ease with information; answers questions without elaboration

-Does not read; generally maintains eye contact; frequently refers to notes

-Well presented, in logical and engaging manner

-Speaker demonstrates knowledge/understanding of topic

-Answers all questions with explanation & elaboration

-Uses clear voice, precise pronunciation of words/terms

-Establishes and maintains eye contact; does not read or rely on notes; appears extemporaneous