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Developing a Research Question 
Developing a Research Question
Rubric for Independent Research 1: PreAssessment of Development of Research Question to articulate a preliminary hypothesis
Rubric Code: YB2585
By wlprofedixon
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Research Question PreAssessment
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Research Question/Hypothesis

Develop a viable research topic based on self-selected issue.
Excellent

Research question is well developed with a scope appropriate to available resources and the terms of the assignment. Question is grounded in background information, but displays a high level of independent thought and inquiry.
Good

Research question is fairly focused, and is a good fit for available resources. Research question shows some understanding of issues and concepts related to the subject. Displays some aspects of original thought or investigation.
Fair

Research question is related to the topic, but is too broad or too narrow. Topic can not be realistically researched with available resources. Question may be basic enough to be easily answered with general background resources instead of requiring deeper investigation.
Poor

Question is inadequate or insufficiently connected to the topic. Student chooses a report topic rather than a research question , a yes/no question or a question that can be easily answered with a web search.
Scholarly concepts and vocabulary

Background information is used effectively to gain familiarity with and an understanding of the topic.
Excellent

Student's wording demonstrates preliminary research to build background information and uses numerous concepts and keywords from annotated source list to develop a research question.
Good

Student's wording reflects some background information and employs some concepts and keywords on which to build a research question.
Fair

Student's wording implies vague or superficial background information, but lacks sufficient concepts and keywords on which to build a research question.
Poor

Student's wording lacks evidence of background information and does not employ concepts or keywords on which to build a research question.
Viability

Determine and respond to the viability of the initial research topic based on available resources.
Excellent

Student successfully articulates a research question that can be addressed within the time allotted, maximizing the available resources and be converted into a viable preliminary hypothesis
Good

Student articulates a research question adequately. The question may possibly be addressed within the time allotted, utilizing the available resources and may be converted into an acceptable preliminary hypothesis
Fair

Student struggles to articulate a research question that realistically can be addressed withing the time allotted, requires too many or too few resources and/or does not convert well into an acceptable preliminary hypothesis.
Poor

Student fails to articulate an acceptable research question that can be converted into an acceptable preliminary hypothesis
Clarity

State the research question clearly and succinctly.
Excellent

The research question is stated is focused with a clear direction to an eventual thesis and audience.
Good

The research question is present and is stated with adequate demonstration of sufficient preliminary knowledge, indication of direction to thesis and/or audience.
Fair

The research question is present but does not demonstrate sufficient preliminary knowledge, indication of direction to thesis and/or audience.
Poor

The research question is inadequate in demonstrating preliminary knowledge, indicating direction to thesis and/or audience.






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