SMGT 520 - Applied Research Report Assignment
Criteria Ratings Points
Abstract and Paper Length
15 to >13.0 pts
Advanced
Excellent Abstract, focused description of paper content; >10 pages.
13 to >12.0 pts
Proficient
Generally focused on the contents; 10-15 pages.
12 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Somewhat focused on a broad topic; 8-9 pages.
0 pts
Not Present
Scattered, random writing without focus; <7 pages.
15 pts
Intriduction 15 to >13.0 pts
Advanced
Clearly and concisely articulates the topic of study, discusses the theoretical/conceptual framework and historical background for the study.
13 to >12.0 pts
Proficient
Discusses the topic of study, the theoretical/ conceptual framework or historical background for the study.
12 to >0.0 pts
Developing
The topic of study unclear. The framework and background the for the study are vague.
0 pts
Not Present
Unfocused and wandering discussion; missing multiple required elements.
15 pts
Discussion of Key Terms
15 to >13.0 pts
Advanced
Keywords, essential terms clearly discussed using scholarly support.
13 to >12.0 pts
Proficient
Keywords, essential terms are clearly discussed and defined.
12 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Keywords and essential terms are ambiguous or vague.
0 pts
Not Present
Missing multiple required elements.
15 pts
Application and Future Integration of Review
80 to >73.0 pts
Advanced
In-depth discussion of practitioner research, development, and application in the workplace, knowledge transfer, integrating to solve problems. Discussion of future career or internship goals and disciplinary connections from other courses. Includes citations supporting assertions.
73 to >66.0 pts
Proficient
Discussion of practitioner research, development, and application in the workplace, knowledge transfer, integrating to solve problems. Discussion of future career or internship goals and disciplinary connections from other courses. Includes citations supporting assertions.
66 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Unclear discussion of practitioner research, development, and application in the workplace, knowledge transfer, integrating to solve problems. Confusing discussion of future career or internship goals and NO disciplinary connections from other courses. Few citations supporting assertions.
0 pts
Not Present
No discussion of practitioner research, development, and application in the workplace, knowledge transfer, integrating to solve problems. No discussion of future career or internship goals and disciplinary connections from other courses. No citations supporting assertions.
80 pts
Applied Research Report Grading Rubric | SMGT520_B01_202130
Criteria Ratings Points
Summary and Conclusion
15 to >13.0 pts
Advanced
Includes a focused summary of key findings from research and application; Recommendations for future research are clearly discussed.
13 to >12.0 pts
Proficient
Includes a summary of key findings and application; gaps in the literature and recommendations for future research are identified.
12 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Summary of some concepts from the research and application; gaps in the literature or recommendations for future research are vague.
0 pts
Not Present
Unfocused and wandering summary; missing multiple required elements.
15 pts
Research Writing, APA Formatting, and EXAMPLE Adherence
60 to >54.0 pts
Advanced
At least 15 peer-reviewed articles, including those previously used for the reviews. Free of spacing, syntax, and grammatical errors. Well-edited material. Current APA; few errors. Adhered to EXAMPLE format of Analysis.
54 to >49.0 pts
Proficient
At least 13 peer-reviewed articles, including those previously used for the reviews. 3-4 errors with grammar and current APA, but strong sentence structure. Nearly adhered to EXAMPLE format of Analysis.
49 to >0.0 pts
Developing
At least 11 peer-reviewed articles, including one of those previously used for the reviews. Several errors in APA and with grammar. Not well edited. Did not adhere to EXAMPLE format of Analysis.
0 pts
Not Present
Fewer than 11 sources that are non-professional. Many errors in APA and with grammar. Poor sentence structure. Did not ahere to SAMPLE format of Analysis.
60 pts
Total Points: 200
Applied Research Report Grading Rubric | SMGT520_B01_202130