Research paper
Criteria Ratings Points
Content 41 to >36.0 pts
Advanced
The paper includes a historical and supported definition of the topic, discussion of current research in the field, and addresses future research questions that need exploration.
36 to >28.0 pts
Proficient
Most of the required components are included but some are not well developed or fully discussed.
28 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Significant number of topics not well covered.
0 pts
Not Present
41 pts
Support 41 to >36.0 pts
Advanced
Strong support for content provided using doctoral level analysis.
36 to >28.0 pts
Proficient
Significant support for content provided.
28 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Weak to fair support for content provided.
0 pts
Not Present
41 pts
Scholarly Sources
41 to >36.0 pts
Advanced
Exceptional number of scholarly sources used above the minimum requirements.
36 to >28.0 pts
Proficient
Adequate number of scholarly sources used meeting minimum requirements.
28 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Insufficient to fair number of scholarly sources used.
0 pts
Not Present
41 pts
APA Formatting
32 to >28.0 pts
Advanced
The paper adheres to current APA format without errors or 1 minimal error. It includes a title page, abstract, citations, reference page, and the use of APA level headings.
28 to >21.0 pts
Proficient
1 or more of the following criteria are not met: The paper adheres to current APA format without errors or 1 minimal error. It includes a title page, abstract, citations, reference page, and the use of APA level headings.
21 to >0.0 pts
Developing
2 or more of the following criteria are not met: The paper adheres to current APA format without errors or 1 minimal error. It includes a title page, abstract, citations, reference page, and the use of APA level headings.
0 pts
Not Present
32 pts
Spelling and Grammar
20 to >18.0 pts
Advanced
Few to no spelling/grammatical errors.
18 to >15.0 pts
Proficient
Modest number of spelling/grammatical errors.
15 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Significant number of spelling/grammatical errors.
0 pts
Not Present
20 pts
Total Points: 175
Functional Area Paper Grading Rubric | BUSI701_D07_202220