Task: Researching and writing a paper on the Human Resource Management (HRM) topic of your choice. You are encouraged to select a topic you find interesting or one that is relevant to your current or future career.

HR Research Paper Topic Proposal Rubric (50 points)

Criteria Poor Fair Good Excellent

Preparation

0 to 3 points Research shows little knowledge

of topic

4 to 6 points Research not

suitable but shows some knowledge

7 to 8 points Research is

suitable

9 to 10 points Research is

extensive

Depth of analysis, critical thinking

and originality of thought

0 to 7 points Presents an incomplete

analysis of the issues

identified

8 to 13 points Presents a superficial

analysis of some of the issues

identified; omits necessary supporting resources

14 to 19 points Presents a

thorough analysis of most issues

identified; includes connection to

supporting resources

20 to 25 points Presents an insightful and

thorough analysis of all issues identified; includes connection

to supporting resources

Citations

0 to 1 points No attempt is made to cite

sources

2 to 3 points Some pieces are unreferenced or

inaccurately referenced, and

there are problems with

completeness and format of citations

4 points All evidence is

cited using proper APA format, but there are some minor problems

with completeness

5 points All evidence is

properly cited in proper APA format

Mechanics (free of grammatical,

spelling and/or typographical

errors, verb tense remained

consistent throughout the

entire paper, thoughts

well-articulated and clearly presented)

0 to 3 points Writing is

unfocused, rambling, or

contains serious errors;

lacks detail and relevant

data and information;

poorly organized

4 to 6 points Writing lacks

clarity or conciseness and

contains numerous errors; gives insufficient

detail and relevant data and

information; lacks organization

7 to 8 points Writing is

accomplished in terms of clarity and conciseness and

contains only a few errors; includes sufficient details

and relevant data and information; well-organized

9 to 10 points Writing

demonstrates a sophisticated clarity,

conciseness, and correctness;

includes thorough details and relevant

data and information; extremely

well-organized