RESEARCH PAPER DUE DEC 7

CRJU Human Behavior Rubric for Research Paper

Fall 2020

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Topic Focus The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by statement of a position or hypothesis. Statement of the problem is clear.

The topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is about a specific topic but the writer has not established a position.

The topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment.

The topic is not clearly defined.

The Research Question is Clear.

The research question is too broad.

The research question is not clearly defined.

The Thesis Statement is clear and easily identified.

The thesis is not clearly stated.

Depth of Discussion

In-depth discussion & elaboration in all sections of the paper.

In-depth discussion & elaboration in most sections of the paper.

The writer has omitted pertinent content or content runs-on excessively. Quotations from others outweigh the writer’s own ideas excessively.

Cursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or brief discussion in only a few sections.

10 complete pages of written materials.

Less than 10 pages

Cohesiveness Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next without the need for headings. Author's writing demonstrates an understanding of

For the most part, ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with only some disjointedness. Author's writing demonstrates an understanding of

Sometimes ties together information from all sources. Paper does not flow - disjointedness is apparent. Author's writing does not demonstrate an

Does not tie together information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues. Headings are necessary to link concepts.

the relationship among material obtained from all sources

the relationship among material obtained from all sources.

understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.

Writing does not demonstrate understanding any relationships

Spelling & Grammar

No spelling &/or grammar mistakes.

Minimal spelling &/or grammar mistakes.

Noticeable spelling & grammar mistakes.

Unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar mistakes.

Sources More than 10 current sources, of which at least 10 are peer review journal articles or scholarly books. Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Special interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged as such if they are cited. All web sites utilized are authoritative.

10 current sources, of which at least 10 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. All web sites utilized are authoritative.

Fewer than 10 current sources, or fewer than 8 are peer reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. All web sites utilized are credible

Fewer than 7 current sources, or fewer than 6 of 7 are peer- reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all web sites utilized are credible, and/or sources are not current. CITATIONS

Citations Cites all data obtained from other sources. APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography. Cites

Cites most data obtained from other sources. APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography.

Cites some data obtained from other sources. Citation style is either inconsistent or incorrect.

Does not cite sources.

Plagiarism rate is between 0 and 10 percent

Plagiarism rate is between 10 and 15 percent

Plagiarism rate is between 15 and 20 percent

Plagiarism rate is above 20 percent

Format APA is the only accepted format

Title page is in APA format

Title page but not in APA format

Pages are numbered according to APA Format

Pages are numbered but not in APA format

Pages are not numbered

Abstract clearly summarizes the contents of the research paper.

Abstract clearly summarizes the contents of the research paper.

Abstract is done but does not describe paper.

No abstract