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Research Paper Introduction 
Research Proposal Introduction
The rubric is used to appraise the introductory research paper that specifies a topic of interest; identifies a problem; proposes a need for a study; formulates a research hypothesis and provides preliminary background data to support the problem statement
Rubric Code: UXBB264
By btbecker
Ready to use
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate, Graduate

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction (general)

Excellent

Well formulated introduction based on facts that are supported with 5 or more strong sources of evidence specific to the topic.
Good

Fairly well formulated introduction that has some evidence to support the topic but the evidence is a mixture of strong and weak sources.
fair

Introduction is not well constructed and provides a few (less than 5) sources of weak evidence to support the topic.
Poor

Lacks a proper introduction. There is no substantive evidence to support the topic
Problem Statement

Excellent

Very clearly posed statement of the problem and supported with high quality (strong) evidence.
Good

Fairly well posed statement of the problem that provides evidence but the evidence is not as strong as it could be.
fair

Statement of the problem is not clearly stated and/or lacks quality evidence to support the problem
Poor

Lacks a proper statement of the problem. Evidence presented does not support the thesis or problem statement.
Purpose of Study

Excellent

Very clearly stated purpose of the study that connects very well to the introduction and the statement of the problem.
Good

Fairly well stated purpose of the study that connects well to the introduction and the statement of the problem.
fair

Purpose of the study is not clearly stated and/or does not connect well with the introduction and the statement of the problem.
Poor

Lacks a purpose of the study statement or does not pertain to the introduction and/or the statement of the problem.
Research Hypothesis

Excellent

Well stated research hypothesis based on the purpose of the study. Connection to theoretical framework or scientific principles is clearly stated.
Good

Fairly well stated hypothesis based on the purpose of the study. Connection to theoretical framework or scientific principles is simplistic but stated.
fair

Stated hypothesis is unclear based on the purpose of the study. Connection to theoretical framework or scientific principles vague or implied.
Poor

Lacks a hypothesis or the hypothesis presented does not support the purpose of the study. Connection to theoretical framework or scientific principles is unclear.
Significance

Excellent

Introduction provides strong evidence to establish significance of the project.
Good

Introduction provides some evidence (some common sense evidence) for the significance of the project.
fair

Introduction provides common sense evidence for the significance of the project.
Poor

Introduction provides no evidence for the significance the project.
Writing Mechanics

Excellent

Very well written introduction with no grammatical errors.
Good

Well written introduction with few grammatical errors.
fair

Fairly written introduction that lacks clarity; has poor transition sentences. There are several grammatical errors.
Poor

Poorly written introduction that lacks organization. There are multiple grammatical errors.



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