Problem Statement

Criteria Ratings Points

Instructions 20 to >17.0 pts

Advanced

Student followed all instructions in the course instructions and met all requirements. Paper is cumulative from each section.

17 to >13.0 pts

Proficient

Student followed most instructions in the course instructions and met most requirements. Paper is NOT cumulative from each section.

13 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Student followed some instructions in the course instructions and met some requirements. Paper is NOT cumulative from each section.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Reference Quality

12 to >10.0 pts

Advanced

All articles are peer-reviewed, dated within five (5) years of the due date of assignment.

10 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

Most articles are peer-reviewed, dated within five (5) years of the due date of assignment.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Some or none of the articles are peer-reviewed, dated within five (5) years of the due date of assignment.

0 pts

Not Present

12 pts

Dissertation Quality

20 to >17.0 pts

Advanced

Student fully incorporated the transition sentences, the 3 required sections (Problem Statement, Research Question proper transition sentences), and proper citations into the conceptual draft.

17 to >13.0 pts

Proficient

Student partially incorporated the transition sentences, the 3 required sections (Problem Statement, Research Question proper transition sentences), and proper citations into the conceptual draft.

13 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Student did not incorporate (or did not articulate well) the transition sentences, the 3 required sections (Problem Statement, Research Question proper transition sentences), and proper citations into the conceptual draft.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Grammar and Spelling

13 to >11.0 pts

Advanced

Correct spelling and grammar used throughout dissertation. Dissertation contains no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

11 to >8.0 pts

Proficient

Dissertation contains some errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

8 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Dissertation contains several errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 pts

Not Present

13 pts

Research Paper: Problem Statement/Research Questions Grading Rubric | CJUS740_B03_202140

Criteria Ratings Points

APA Format Compliance

10 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

Minimal errors (1-2) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format. APA formatting elements such as: Title page, abstract, running head, headings/subheadings, font type and size, line spacing, and margins. **APA compliance includes the proper application of in-text citations and a reference list. Paper is 4 paragraphs

8 to >6.0 pts

Proficient

Few errors (3-4) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format. APA formatting elements such as: Title page, abstract, running head, headings/subheadings, font type and size, line spacing, and margins. **APA compliance includes the proper application of in-text citations and a reference list. Paper is 3 paragraphs

6 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Numerous errors (5+) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format. APA formatting elements such as: Title page, abstract, running head, headings/subheadings, font type and size, line spacing, and margins. **APA compliance includes the proper application of in-text citations and a reference list. Paper is less than 2 paragraphs.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

Total Points: 75

Research Paper: Problem Statement/Research Questions Grading Rubric | CJUS740_B03_202140