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