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Research Component Rubric 
Research Component Rubric
Research the approved topic. Submit 5-7 pages. Include a Reference page with at least 5 sources used in researching the paper. Paper will be graded on sufficiency of research to support the thesis, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, and relevance of included information. Grade will be based on organization, clarity, use of transitions, correct citation format, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Rubric Code: ZX9XB34
By cbailey1001
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Does Not Meet Expectations

15 pts

Approaching Expectations

20 pts

Meets Expectations

30 pts

Exceeds Expectations

35 pts

Quality of research

Does Not Meet Expectations

--3 or fewer sources <BR>
--Source reliablility questionable. Some sources not cited. Omitted information interferes with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Little information relevant to project.<BR>
project<BR>
--Minimal research.
Approaching Expectations

--Failed to cite at least 4 sources <BR>
--Source reliablility questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Some information relevant to project.<BR>
--Information provided to support some elements of project.<BR>
--Surface research.
Meets Expectations

--Cited at least 4 sources <BR>
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.<BR>
--Most information relevant to project.<BR>
--Sufficient information provided to support most elements of project.<BR>
--Research of sufficent depth.
Exceeds Expectations

--Cited 5+ sources <BR>
--Sources reliable and properly cited.<BR>
--All information relevant to project.<BR>
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of project.<BR>
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Works Cited

Does Not Meet Expectations

-- Sources not properly cited in bibliography.<BR>
-- Many errors in format or punctuation.<BR>
--OR no bibliography.
Approaching Expectations

--Not all sources properly cited in bibliography.<BR>
-- Multiple errors in format or punctuation.
Meets Expectations

--All sources properly cited in bibliography.<BR>
-- Few errors in format or punctuation.
Exceeds Expectations

--All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited page.<BR>
-- Almost zero or no errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics

Does Not Meet Expectations

-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.<BR>
-- Ineffective word choice.<BR>
--Spelling errors.<BR>
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
Approaching Expectations

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Correct word choice.<BR>
--Few spelling errors.<BR>
--Few errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Meets Expectations

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Fairly effective word choice.<BR>
--No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check.<BR>
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Exceeds Expectations

--Consistent and appropriate voice.<BR>
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.<BR>
--No spelling errors.<BR>
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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