history of north American economics
Exceptional (5) Excellent (4) Good (3) Poor (2) Unacceptable (1)
Expression,
style, and
structure
Exceptional introduction that grabs interest
of reader and provides a well established,
clear, and concise statement of purpose.
Exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and
thorough development of thesis with
excellent transitions between and within
sections. Conclusion provides an exceptional
summary of the topic with concluding ideas
that impact the reader and introduces no new
information. The style and voice are not only
appropriate to the given audience and
purpose, but also show originality and
creativity.
Excellent introduction that is interesting and
states the research topic. Thesis is clear and
an arguable statement of position. The paper
is written in a clear and logical order that
supports thesis with excellent transitions
between and within sections. The conclusion
provides an excellent summary of the topic
with clear concluding ideas and introduces
no new information. The style and voice are
appropriate for the audience and the purpose
of the paper.
Good introduction that is interesting and
states the purpose of the research topic. The
thesis is for the most part clear and provides
an arguable statement of position. The paper
is written in a clear and logical order that
supports thesis with good transitions
between and within sections. The conclusion
provides a good summary of topic with clear
concluding ideas while introducing no new
information. The overall style and voice are
appropriate for the audience and the purpose
of the paper.
Basic introduction that states the topic but
lacks interest. Thesis is somewhat clear and
arguable. Somewhat clear and logical
development with basic transitions between
and within sections. Conclusion provides a
basic summary of topic with some final
concluding ideas. The conclusion introduces
new information and/or is lacking clarity.
The style and voice are not very appropriate
for the audience and purpose of the paper.
Introduction is weak or there is no
introduction of the purpose of the research
paper. The paper’s purpose is unclear/thesis,
weak, or missing. The paper lacks
development of ideas with weak or no
transitions between and within sections. The
conclusion provides a lack of summary of
the topic and/or introduces new information.
The style and voice are inappropriate or do
not address given audience, purpose, etc.
APA &
documentation
Virtually free from errors in APA format
including, citations, references, headings,
page numbers, quotations, etc.
There are only very minor errors in the APA
format including, citations, references,
headings, page numbers, quotations, etc.
There are a few APA formatting errors in the
document but they do not distract from
reading the document.
There are several and/or frequent APA
formatting errors in the document and they
are distracting.
There is little adherence to APA format in
the document and the errors are very
distracting.
Grammar and
punctuation
Virtually free from grammatical,
punctuation, verb tense, and spelling errors
(includes correct use of articles and
prepositions; word choice is specific,
purposeful, dynamic, varied, and appropriate
for the audience; and correct sentence
mechanics).
Very minor grammatical, punctuation, verb
tense, and spelling errors that do not distract
the reader (includes correct use of articles
and prepositions; word choice is purposeful,
varied, and appropriate for the audience; and
correct sentence mechanics).
Several grammatical, punctuation, verb
tense, and spelling errors are present, but the
overall meaning is clear (includes correct
use of articles, and prepositions, appropriate
and diverse word choice for audience, and
correct sentence mechanics).
Significant grammatical, punctuation, verb
tense, and spelling errors and difficult to
understand at times (includes correct use of
articles, and prepositions, appropriate and
diverse word choice for audience, and
correct sentence mechanics).
Grammatical, punctuation, verb tense, and
spelling errors that distract the reader and
meaning is unclear (includes correct use of
articles, and prepositions, appropriate and
diverse word choice for audience, and
correct sentence mechanics).
Content
Paper is exceptionally researched, extremely
detailed, and accurate. Information clearly
relates to the thesis. Exceptionally critical,
relevant and consistent connections made
between evidence and thesis. A wide variety
of excellent sources used in paper. Overall,
an exceptional analysis. Paper is of
appropriate length.
Information relates to the main topic and the
paper is well-researched, detailed, and
accurate. A variety of sources are used and
are appropriate. Excellent connections made
between evidence and thesis. Overall, an
excellent analysis and the paper is of
appropriate length.
Information relates to the main topic, but
somewhat lacking details and/or examples.
The sources used for the paper are for the
most part useful and appropriate. There is a
connection between the evidence and thesis
but it is limited. Overall, a good analysis.
Paper is slightly under or above word limit.
Information relates to the main topic, few
details and/or examples are given. Paper
shows a limited variety of sources. Minor
connection made between evidence and
thesis. Paper is substantially over or under
the word limit.
Information has little or nothing to do with
the thesis. Information has weak or no
connection to the thesis. Limited or no
connections made between evidence and
thesis. Overall, the paper lacks analysis and
is substantially over/under the word limit.
TOTAL SCORE
Criteria: Word count: 1,000-1,200 excluding tables, figures, appendices, footnotes, or references. You must use APA style (see Courses Outline for APA sample paper and resources).
Note: The Opinion piece/Comparative essay/Traditional research paper must include a title page with the total word count indicated on the bottom right. In addition, the cover page must include your full names and student numbers.
You are permitted to work on the final paper by yourself or in a group with one other classmate.
ECON 327
Rubric: Team/Individual Final Paper
Category Evaluation Criteria and Corresponding Grade
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/5
/10
/25
Note: The Opinion piece/Comparative essay/Traditional research paper must include a title page with the total word count indicated on the bottom right. In addition, the cover page must include your full names and student numbers.
You are permitted to work on the final paper by yourself or in a group with one other classmate.
ECON 327
Rubric: Team/Individual Final Paper
Score