Research Report

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Name

Description

Rubric Detail

Formal Research Report

Levels of Achievement

Criteria Exemplary

Competent

Marginal Needs

Improvement

CONTENT (0-75 points): Sufficient original content; quotation is not excessive;

68 to 75 points

60 to 67 points

53 to 59 points

0 to 52 points

repetition is kept to a minimum; all content is related to topic; examples and evidence support or expand on main points; executive summary summarizes the recommendation of the report and the reasons; introduction contains statement of purpose and scope, limitations, assumptions, and definitions of any technical terms; body presents background, analyses and arguments, conclusions, and recommendation; all visuals clearly add to understanding of content

ORGANIZATION AND STYLE (0-50 points): Appropriate pattern of organization;

45 to 50 points

40 to 44 points

35 to 39 points

0 to 34 points

logical flow of ideas; formal writing style, without contractions or slang; clear, easy-to-read writing which is engaging; precise and effective word choices; good transitions, topic sentences, and headings; well-developed paragraphs; appropriate introductions of all visuals

RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION (0-50 points): Required number and

45 to 50 points

40 to 44 points

35 to 39 points

0 to 34 points

type of sources; all sources are credible; all sources are cited internally in report; all sources are cited on works cited page; correct MLA citation is used for all documentation internally in report and works cited page

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Levels of Achievement

Criteria Exemplary Competent Marginal Needs Improvement

FORMAT (0-25 points): Contains all required components (title page, table of contents, executive summary, body, and works cited page; meets all requirements for headings, margins, spacing, typeface, and font size; all visuals are appropriately sized

GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS (0-50): Uses correct and appropriate grammar that helps reader understand meaning; uses correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization

45 to 50 points

40 to 44 points

35 to 39 points

0 to 34 points

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