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Research Paper Assignment

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Rubric Code: W324C4

By annedonovan

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Subject: Geography

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Criterion
	Poor-Fair (N/A)	Fair-Good (N/A)	Excellent (N/A)
Content & Development 75 pts	Poor-Fair -Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. -Insufficient research; articles obtained from periodicals and not from scholarly/peer-reviewed journals	Fair-Good -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.	Excellent -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 and succinct.
Organization & Structure 30 pts	Poor-Fair - Organization and structure detract from the concepts of the paper. - Concepts are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	Fair-Good - Structure of paragraph is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. - Concepts are disconnected	Excellent Concepts of paragraphs are filled with details of support for thesis and topic sentences. - Paragraphs flow into each other with connective concepts
Format 15 pts	Poor-Fair - Paper lacks many elements of correct formattting. -Paragraphs are inadequate/excessive in length. -Lacking appropriate citations/format	Fair-Good - Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper is too short in length given criteria. -Attempts to use citations / format but minor errors	Excellent - Paper follows designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. - -Succinct and scholarly presentation - citations are well documented
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 15 pts	Poor-Fair - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.	Fair-Good - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.	Excellent - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct; few typos. - Language is clear; sentences display consistently varied structure.