urban planning paper

Urban and Metropolitan Studies Final Paper Rubric

Item Points Possible

Points Earned

The paper begins with a clearly written introduction that states the primary purpose of the paper and outlines the argument the paper will make.

10

The paper is explicit in describing a contemporary problem, issue, or case that a specific city faces.

10

The paper substantively uses its contemporary sources to provide background about subject of the paper. “Contemporary source” here means newspaper or magazine articles, websites, or other materials that are relevant to the discussion but are very recent— within the last year or two.

15

The paper substantively uses the texts, concepts, and ideas from class readings to structure and support your project. The paper should not just make vague or imprecise allusions to the readings but use the theory and ideas as tools for creating your project.

15

The paper makes substantive use of additional academic references beyond the course readings that will deepen the content of your paper, either with regard to the theory or your project.

15

The paper contains a clearly written conclusion. The conclusion should do more that merely summarizes what the paper did. Try to synthesize what you did and show how things fit together. Consider telling the reader what the meaning of what you’ve done is or what bigger issues it makes us think about.

10

All parts of the paper are thematically and logically connected as outlined in the introduction and as wrapped-up in the conclusion.

10

Contains a reference list of sources cited in the paper that formatted in APA style.

5

In general, the paper is clearly written and organized. 5

In general, the paper is especially inventive or strong in its analysis, use of examples or theories, or other qualities.

5

Total Points 100